Originally Posted by
alan s
Sounds like you are in a good position. If it’s a buyer’s market, throw in a low bid on one or the other and see if you get any movement. If the sellers know you have viable options, you should get at least one to come down in price. If it’s a seller’s market, you are SOL.
it's definitely a buyers market in chicago right now. property B has been on the market for many weeks. property A just came on this past weekend, so it may take a while before they start playing ball, but property B might now be ripe for the picking.
we were told property B is owned by a couple going through a divorce who just need to unload the property so that they can move on with their settlement and lives. it seems awfully ripe for a low-ball, i just need to get comfortable with the commuting situation.