Gene D. Petro ~ RE Broker | Owner ~ Chicago IL

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Buena Park | Uptown Chicago

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

2017 Chicago...ready, set... Go CUBS

Mona Petro at TAC Quick

My beautiful wife, Mona Petro, waiting for the 2017 baseball season to begin in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago and enjoying thai at Tac Quick. Go Cubs!

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Mag Mile Chicago

Michigan Ave, Chicago 2016

The lights are aglow on Chicago's 'Magnificent Mile' (aka Michigan Avenue). Just an quick Uber/Lyft/CTA ride from Portage Park, Andersonville, Uptown, Wrigleyville, DePaul, Lincoln Square, Roscoe Village, Ukrainian Village, Bucktown; and mere steps from the River North and Printers Row/Loop neighborhoods of Chicago, this world famous shopping district always has a great holiday vibe going on. Yeah, I know...its 'Cyber Monday yadda yadda, but there's nothing like spending a little face time with the beautiful people at Chanel, Gucci, Hermes...and yes, UNIQLO (Pictured above. If you haven't heard of it then Google it. Best prices on earth for the good stuff).

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Chicago Uptown | Aragon Landmark

Aragon Ballroom Lawrence & Kenmore

Live jam on the weekend horizon at the historic Aragon Ballroom in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Top 10 Chicago Real Estate Deals | River North

My past SOLD listing @451 W Huron

Click the highlighted link to view my Top 10 Chicago Real Estate Deals in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. Priced between 1- 1.6 Million $$ USD. (2016 Winter)

Geographically, the River North neighborhood is tucked in between Superior Street to the north, the winding Chicago River to the west and south, and that great State Street to the east. It is steps away from the Magnificent Mile shopping district of Michigan Avenue and a mere five buck and change cab ride to almost anywhere else in the downtown vicinity. For public transport, the Chicago Brown Line ‘L’ rumbles gently overhead with platform stops at both Chicago Avenue and the Merchandise Mart. CTA buses run ‘round the clock in every other direction. Taxi, Uber and Zip Car options are endless.

Also, search the entire Chicago MLS below:

Condo | House | Townhome | Rowhouse | Co-Op | Apartment | Multi-Unit | Loft | Walk-Up | High-Rise | Mid-Rise | Rental | Lease | Commercial | Studio | Garden | Penthouse | Simplex | Duplex | Pet Friendly | Dogs OK | Cats OK

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Chicago Pet Friendly Rental Listings

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

The Buena Park Neighborhood of Chicago

Mural art by Jeffrey Littleton

N Marine Drive & W Buena Ave

Buena Park, tucked neatly between the Wrigleyville and Uptown neighborhoods of Chicago, is just a few tranquil steps away from Montrose Harbor, the Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course, and my favorite new dog-walking destination, Peace Garden (pictured above). Notice Park Place Tower (my GenoPetro.House office location) standing in the far right background. Loving the North Side of Chicago before the winter chill sets in.

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Monday, November 07, 2016

Chicago Uptown 'W'

Lawrence & Broadway

Flying the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series 'W' in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Sunday, November 06, 2016

Chi-Town Champs 2016

EAMUS CATULI!

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(whether you're from the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago, or anywhere in Greater Chicagoland, you know what I mean)

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Friday, October 21, 2016

Wrigleyville Home Stand

Sheffield & Waveland

The Cubs are back in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago this weekend to take a swing (haha) at baseball immortality. My condo is a few blocks away from the field and I'm looking forward to being 'present in the moment,' if only from afar (note the 'Bleachers' center field entrance above). Ticket prices are ridiculous so the game will most likely be broadcasted via old school radio waves for me. That's cool. Really cool.

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Andersonville Cafe Society

Kopi Cafe

Kopi Cafe, in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, has been one of my favorite spots for 20+ years. Sidewalk seating is now open so you can chill outside, literally, Check it.

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Chicago Pothole Alert

Irving Park & Clarendon

How about this landmine at the corner of Irving Park Rd and Clarendon in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago? Been there for a couple months now. A pot/man-hole disaster just waiting to happen. Cyclists, non-SUV drivers, and jaywalkers beware.

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

Chicago Dog Friendly Apartment Rentals

RIP Big E (2002-2014)

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Friday, April 15, 2016

Top Ten Wrigleyville Real Estate Deals -- Spring 2016

Visit my redesigned GenoPetro.House website (+ Chicago MLS real estate search engine) or click here for my Top Ten Wrigleyville Real Estate Deals for Spring 2016. The beloved Cubs are off to a 9-1 season start and the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago is going nuts--on every front.

This month I picked 9 Condos and 1 Single Family House priced from the $500K to $1.35 Million. None are my personal listings but I can say that several are priced and ready to be negotiated. Call, text, or email me anytime. My contact info is in both the banner and the side bar ( ^ >)

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Free Chicago MLS Search Engine

Buses galore at LSD & Belmont Ave

Looking for a spot near the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago? Close to public transport? Steps to dining, entertainment, and the lake? Quick access to the Loop?

If so, check out my Chicago real estate website ( www.genopetro.house ) and real-time free MLS search engine for every listed property in the area.

*Condos from $80,000 to $4,5 Million

*Single Family Houses from $425,000 to $5 Million

*Multi-Units from $425,000 to $3.3 Million

*Residential Rentals from $775 to $11,500 monthly

Contact me via all the usual methods. (See links in sidebar)

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Chicago Neighborhood Search. Word.

Free expression across all Chicago neighborhoods. Pictured above: the 606 Trail @Central Park & Wabansia and a local thrift store on Sheridan Rd in Uptown.

Search the entire Chicago MLS and check out my free real estate search engine at www.genopetro.house

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Friday, April 08, 2016

Printers Row Condo

Just sold a 2 bed/2bath condo in the Printers Row neighborhood of Chicago. The relatively new construction high-rise, as you can see, is a lock box friendly zone. In other words, the majority of listing agents/Realtors associated with this address are not present for their respective showings. I had the buyers in this transaction and was present at both showings as well as the home inspection. In fact, I attend every showing for my clients, whether buy-side or sale-side. I personally show each of my listed properties and only supply a lock box in case of emergency or extreme scheduling conflict and only with non-occupied/vacant properties. Nonetheless, its a funny visual. Also, the showing instructions on the Chicago MLS read "Key in Lockbox on Fence." Double LOL.

Geno Petro | CHICAGO REALTOR®

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Rave Reviews

DENNIS RODKIN, CHICAGO MAGAZINE: "This guy looks at even more Chicago real estate each week than I do, which suggests if anyone knows where the bargains are now, Petro’s the one."
AVI on Yelp!: Geno Petro is by far the best realtor that you can have on your side. He was there through the whole process of going through a short sale which can be trying. He made sure that it moved along quickly and made sure the communication lines were always open. Could not have been happier with the experience.
POLITICAL CALCULATIONS (On The Moneyed Midways): "Geno Petro spans modern American culture in considering how to thwart his wife's inspiration to fix up a shack on the Tennessee River. The Best Post of the Week, Anywhere!"
TERI LUSSIER: GENO!!!!! Why can't you cough up some of that wit to me? I'd like to take over the world with it...
GREG SWANN (Bloodhound Blog):... You are an incomparable writer, Mister Petro, a category all your own.
JAY THOMPSON: If you don’t read Geno, you are missing one of the best writers on the net. The whole net.
HOWARD ARNOFF: ...discover just about the best storyteller in the real estate blogosphere, Geno Petro, writing from my home town of Chicago.
JIM LUDES: Geno, one of the best bloggers around!
CHRIS LENGQUIST: Geno is the best writer in RE.net, bar none.
CAROLE COHEN: Geno, Geno, Geno... When are you going to write a book? Or have you already? I am serious, this is soooo good. I'm going to hound you until you tell me where I can buy the book...
REALTYBLOGCOACH: Chicago’s Home Weblog by Geno Petro is a must-read. His colorful, conversational prose covers everything from the state of the industry to what’s happening in his local market to global warming, the corner cafe, his beloved broker, six degrees of separation, the credit crunch and media’s role in it, his barking dog, the latest cool loft listings, not to mention the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Climbladder. I am not even doing him justice in this lame attempt to describe all that’s going on.
TERI ELLIS: Geno, don't think I've ever read one of your blog posts before; however, THIS one is great. You write with such an open look into your personality. That's what blog posts should do. Love it...
JOAN MIRANTZ: Geno...I just love how your mind works. You could look at grain of rice and do an interesting observation!
HOMESELLEREXPERIENCE.COM: Geno, where do I start here? Besides someone who should write their own book or become a journalist, you always indirectly provided me with great knowledge (and humour) from your blog. My wife and I read it daily and love it! You never scoffed at my questions or looked at me as just “another consumer” who didn’t know the industry. Instead, you proved your status as one of Chicago’s best agents and your knowledge of the industry is a huge asset. I’d love to come back to Chicago and move into the neighborhood I grew up in and if I did, you’d be the first person I would call. I wish you and your family nothing but the best in the future.
BBQ CAPITAL: For those of you that have never been introduced to Geno Petro up in Chicago...you have really missed something.
HANAN LEVIN: Thank you, geno... very cool, ha-ha! Hanan Levin, "The Champion Company"
BRIAN BRADY: It's great to see inside the incredible mind of Geno.
SELLSIUS: Geno - one of my favorite posts of the entire swap. well written. rudy.sellsius Posted by: rudolph d. bachraty III | December 20, 2006
JAY THOMPSON: Hilarious stuff Geno. You've got real talent. Wonder if you sell real estate as well as you write? Posted by: Jay Thompson | December 19, 2006
INES HEDEDUS: Geno - I love your writing style - it's refreshing and very entertaining.
JF.SELLSIUS: Thanks for the kind words Geno. We really appreciate your visits and comments. You keep the juice flowing. Continued success with your blog
MAUREEN FRANCIS: Hi Geno,I was just visiting your blogspot blog. It's great. I'll add you to my blog roll on miOaklandCounty.com
PAUL CHANEY: Geno, I have to say that's the best writing of any of the posts in the blog swap so far, and there have been some good ones, Christine's included. Do you always write with that kind of flair, or was it simply New York inspired? If the former, I'm adding your feed to my RSS reader! Great stuff. Very entertaining. Posted by: Paul Chaney | December 21, 2006
PAT KITANO: You're a good writer Geno... I'll be digging you!
DEVON THURTLE: Love your writing style! (And appreciate the attention paid to spelling and grammar!)
ALLISON STEWART: And that Geno, is why you are the "Bomb of Chicago"! (A good thing) Another wisdom filled, eloquently written pearl to add to the strand of outstanding observations, that not only captivates us but keep us reading!