Janice Porrata Real Estate

02/15/2022

Etheria Cafe, from first-time cafe owners Melanie Hoekstra and Kenny Sirovatka, opened Monday on North Avenue.

03/02/2021

Tiny houses are getting more and more popular nowadays. This one is 596 sq. ft house that has one bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen and a family room on mezzanine level with windows off the roof for star gazing. People are moving towards natural, practical and efficient living.
Someday our zoning and setback requirements will be updated to allow such tiny spaces to become part of our communities too.
Would you like to live in a tiny house like this?

https://www.treehugger.com/riverside-house-mizuishi-architects-atelier-4852023

This distinctive modern Japanese house, designed for a family of three on an awkwardly placed plot of land, still feels open and spacious.

01/13/2021

I don’t agree anymore. The time is definitely now! 😊

10/14/2020

Price drop...185K. Beautiful 1BR/1BA in Logan Square! Send in your offers!

MOTIVATED SELLER! SEND IN YOUR OFFERS! PHENOMENAL SECOND FLOOR 1BR/1BA CONDO IN HOT HOT PALMER/LOGAN SQUARE! UNIT FEATURES GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, 42' CHERRY GLOSSED CABINETS, SS APPLIANCES, GAS F/P, CENTRAL A/C, IN-UNIT WASHER DRYER, MARBLE TILE BATHROOM/JETTED TUB, AND GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUG...

10/01/2020

MOTIVATED SELLER! PHENOMENAL SECOND FLOOR 1BR/1BA CONDO IN HOT HOT PALMER/LOGAN SQUARE! UNIT FEATURES GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, 42' CHERRY GLOSSED CABINETS, SS APPLIANCES, GAS F/P, CENTRAL A/C, IN-UNIT WASHER DRYER, MARBLE TILE BATHROOM/JETTED TUB, AND GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. NESTED RIGHT AC...

09/30/2020

Okay Mike and Thad! Love this collab!

The Chicagoland brokerage is taking it to the next level by going national.

09/19/2020

From building equity to low mortgage rates, there are plenty of reasons to be a homeowner. Here are five benefits to being a homeowner today.

09/15/2020

Hot 1BR/1BA in Logan Square! Schedule your showing before it's gone!

PHENOMENAL SECOND FLOOR 1BR/1BA CONDO IN HOT HOT LOGAN/PALMER SQUARE! UNIT FEATURES GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, SS APPLIANCES, GAS F/P, IN-UNIT WASHER DRYER, MARBLE TILE BATHROOM, AND GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. NESTED RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM PALMER SQUARE PARK, WALKING DISTANCE TO CTA BLUE L...

08/24/2020

https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/2020/08/24/will-looting-fears-depress-chicagos-real-estate-market/

As the city endures a tense summer, brokers share their thoughts about whether or not there will be an urban exodus, and what officials and the industry can do to solve issues underlying recent civil unrest.

08/18/2020

https://www.properrate.com/article/buying-beats-renting

When it comes to buying a home versus renting, there’s really no comparison. While renting might be the right choice in certain circumstances, over the long-term, homeownership offers unique financial and personal benefits that renters just can’t access.

08/18/2020

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/08/18/navy-pier-closing-again-in-september-as-it-faces-staggering-losses-from-coronavirus/

The iconic spot will temporarily stop all its operations and close the more than 70 small businesses that are housed there. It's expected to reopen in the spring.

08/15/2020

Support local businesses!

Miguel Becerril took over his family's shuttered restaurant eight months ago. He's opening a new restaurant in its place next week. "I owe it to my uncle to continue this. I need to continue his legacy."