c*******1
发帖数: 342 | 1 全家3月份relocate 到IL . 来这里报道。
同时求推荐好的区居住。 老公在chicago downtown loop 上班。 有一岁宝一个。
希望上班不太远 最好30分钟左右。 同时治安好的区。请这里的同学们指点。
先谢过了。 |
b*********m
发帖数: 3745 | 2 如果非得要好的学区，能让孩子不用考试就上好学校的，30分钟到downtown，就只有
wilmette和hinsdale了吧。
好像lincoln park也很好？而且更近。但不确定是不是都是私利，公立的也得考。
【在 c*******1 的大作中提到】
: 全家3月份relocate 到IL . 来这里报道。
: 同时求推荐好的区居住。 老公在chicago downtown loop 上班。 有一岁宝一个。
: 希望上班不太远 最好30分钟左右。 同时治安好的区。请这里的同学们指点。
: 先谢过了。
|
m****c
发帖数: 674 | 3 孩子还小，
既然是租房，
可以在downtown附近租，
grant park，roosevelt走到头那里有几个临湖的
【在 c*******1 的大作中提到】
: 全家3月份relocate 到IL . 来这里报道。
: 同时求推荐好的区居住。 老公在chicago downtown loop 上班。 有一岁宝一个。
: 希望上班不太远 最好30分钟左右。 同时治安好的区。请这里的同学们指点。
: 先谢过了。
|
x*********n
发帖数: 28013 | 4 lakeview。
中国人大都想的太远，1岁的小孩子等到他升学了，楼主说不定早就飞黄腾达了呢。
中国人的unsure是环境造成的，总以为小孩嫁不出去，孩子才出生就开始准备嫁妆在中
国一堆堆的。哎。 |
c*******1
发帖数: 342 | 5 现在是还不用考虑小孩上学的问题。
谢谢大家给的信息。 我先去看看这几个地方。 |
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 6 I am new in Chicago as well. Here is my 2 cents.
Since your husband will work at downtown Chicago, he is most likely to take the
metro train to work instead of driving a car unless he wants to pay the
$280+ monthly parking fee.
That said, I would suggest you to hire a licensed realtor who has access to
MLS to help you find a rental near one of the metro stations.
The ideal location should have the following features:
free indoor parking
free heating and air conditioning
free gas
free gym
free internet (4 Mbps)
free basic cable TV
convenient access to Jewel Osco or other grocery stores
2-3 min walking distance to a metro station
I moved in this month with the help of a realtor agent, who nailed a deal
for me. It's a 950 sq. ft condo with all of the above features for a month-
by-month rental fee of $1650. I can walk out with one month notice.
The place is in South Loop, built in 2007, next to the Roosevelt metro station.
So far I like this place. Very safe. I hit the gym every single day. Looks
like I would stay here until the summer time.
The bottom line is that you need a professional to help you and you do not
need to pay a penny. The landlord would! |
m****c
发帖数: 674 | 7 一看一堆free
首要考虑的还是钱，
不同人考虑的可能是不一样的。
take the
to
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: I am new in Chicago as well. Here is my 2 cents.
: Since your husband will work at downtown Chicago, he is most likely to take the
: metro train to work instead of driving a car unless he wants to pay the
: $280+ monthly parking fee.
: That said, I would suggest you to hire a licensed realtor who has access to
: MLS to help you find a rental near one of the metro stations.
: The ideal location should have the following features:
: free indoor parking
: free heating and air conditioning
: free gas
|
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 8 As to calculating the time needed from your new place to work, Google map
would be very helpful, including picking the public transit route for you. A
monthly pass for the metro system (train and bus) is $86, available at most
Jewel Osco.
You can also buy a Chicago card instead, which is like a plastic monthly
pass thing. Check online for more info about Chicago card. |
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 9 Hire a professional (for free) who would understand your needs. That's the point
of my post.
For me, I need a gym and free parking at a safe place. The rest of freebies are
bonuses, thanks to my agent.
【在 m****c 的大作中提到】
: 一看一堆free
: 首要考虑的还是钱，
: 不同人考虑的可能是不一样的。
:
: take the
: to
|
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 10 The DIY way is to search Craigslist and contact each property yourself. It's
time consuming in my opinion.
I visited Chicago for one and half days last December. One day for interview
and half a day for apartment hunting. In a 3 hour window, my agent showed
me 8 properties circling around the downtown area. The prices range from
$2,700 to $1,400. I picked one lake-front property for about $2,000, but that
one was rented out before I could send in my application.
Still my agent kept searching for the type of properties I liked (free
parking and free gym, close to metro station) and found this one for me. We
did all the discussion through emails and phone calls. I got the deal done
within 10 days of my Chicago visit.
Now my next goal is to find a place to play indoor basketball. Unfortunately, my agent could not help me on that! |
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B*********0
发帖数: 26 | 11 SDcar, do you mind PM me the contact info of your agent to me? Thank you
very much! |
T*R
发帖数: 36302 | 12 坑爹呢？
1650一个月，NAPERVILLE买个4BR的HOUSE都足够了。UIC附近买个2BR的TOWNHOUSE也没
问题了。
take the
to
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: I am new in Chicago as well. Here is my 2 cents.
: Since your husband will work at downtown Chicago, he is most likely to take the
: metro train to work instead of driving a car unless he wants to pay the
: $280+ monthly parking fee.
: That said, I would suggest you to hire a licensed realtor who has access to
: MLS to help you find a rental near one of the metro stations.
: The ideal location should have the following features:
: free indoor parking
: free heating and air conditioning
: free gas
|
f*****8
发帖数: 7581 | 13 孩子还小的话离上班近好些，这样下班后有多的时间和宝宝玩 |
C***t
发帖数: 10731 | 14 我也觉得 $1650在south loop弄个950sqft..还不如住郊区做metra上班 如果公司离
union station不远的话
这租金足够把你那些所谓free的东西全配齐了还有富余 你不是还要室内篮球场么 随便
找个大点的连锁gym 都有了 |
b*********m
发帖数: 3745 | 15 market price is just like that... there are always plenty of renters who
agree to that price.
【在 T*R 的大作中提到】
: 坑爹呢？
: 1650一个月，NAPERVILLE买个4BR的HOUSE都足够了。UIC附近买个2BR的TOWNHOUSE也没
: 问题了。
:
: take the
: to
|
d*****a
发帖数: 3983 | 16 一个人在城里上班的话，住城里住郊区都无所谓，
如果你喜欢大房子打扫卫生很勤快不心疼暖气不心疼老公起早摸黑那就郊区，
如果跟我似的懒得打扫卫生冬天舍不得开暖气还心疼老公起早摸黑那就城里。：）
当然，要是你也在找工作了，可能也在城里，那就最好城里了。
至于学区没啥好考虑的，你家孩子还小，
等孩子到上学年龄了，你们早买房子了，到时候再问吧。
【在 c*******1 的大作中提到】
: 全家3月份relocate 到IL . 来这里报道。
: 同时求推荐好的区居住。 老公在chicago downtown loop 上班。 有一岁宝一个。
: 希望上班不太远 最好30分钟左右。 同时治安好的区。请这里的同学们指点。
: 先谢过了。
|
d*****a
发帖数: 3983 | 17 LP公立不用考。
【在 b*********m 的大作中提到】
: 如果非得要好的学区，能让孩子不用考试就上好学校的，30分钟到downtown，就只有
: wilmette和hinsdale了吧。
: 好像lincoln park也很好？而且更近。但不确定是不是都是私利，公立的也得考。
|
d*****a
发帖数: 3983 | 18 如果你不介意跟黑人兄弟作邻居的话，查查2851 S.King Dr，
我在那里住了两年，环境还不错。
【在 m****c 的大作中提到】
: 孩子还小，
: 既然是租房，
: 可以在downtown附近租，
: grant park，roosevelt走到头那里有几个临湖的
|
d*****a
发帖数: 3983 | 19 人家有孩子的呀，你这个950人家住不下啦。
大一点的话可不便宜呢。
take the
to
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: I am new in Chicago as well. Here is my 2 cents.
: Since your husband will work at downtown Chicago, he is most likely to take the
: metro train to work instead of driving a car unless he wants to pay the
: $280+ monthly parking fee.
: That said, I would suggest you to hire a licensed realtor who has access to
: MLS to help you find a rental near one of the metro stations.
: The ideal location should have the following features:
: free indoor parking
: free heating and air conditioning
: free gas
|
b*********m
发帖数: 3745 | 20 oh that's nice!
but, if i had the time to commute between lincoln park and downtown(it's
usually by bus or subway), i'd rather go suburb :)
【在 d*****a 的大作中提到】
: LP公立不用考。
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A**i
发帖数: 4328 | 21 这价还行，INDOOR PARKING少说也得２５０／月，SOUTH LOOP靠地铁站也就那几栋楼...
【在 T*R 的大作中提到】
: 坑爹呢？
: 1650一个月，NAPERVILLE买个4BR的HOUSE都足够了。UIC附近买个2BR的TOWNHOUSE也没
: 问题了。
:
: take the
: to
|
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 22 Done.
Good luck!
【在 B*********0 的大作中提到】
: SDcar, do you mind PM me the contact info of your agent to me? Thank you
: very much!
|
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 23 Hehe. I am a happy renter. No plan to buy in Chicago for the foreseeable
future.
【在 T*R 的大作中提到】
: 坑爹呢？
: 1650一个月，NAPERVILLE买个4BR的HOUSE都足够了。UIC附近买个2BR的TOWNHOUSE也没
: 问题了。
:
: take the
: to
|
x*********n
发帖数: 28013 | 24 To 楼主，
rule#1，不要信老中。
rule#2，太积极的不要信。Usually drive by money reason。
search public website，negotiate with leasing office。 |
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 25 Here is a paradox:
Assuming, arguendo, that what you said is true and you are a Chinese, should
LZ listen to your advice???
【在 x*********n 的大作中提到】
: To 楼主，
: rule#1，不要信老中。
: rule#2，太积极的不要信。Usually drive by money reason。
: search public website，negotiate with leasing office。
|
a*****e
发帖数: 223 | 26 要是自己找，推荐这2个网站,因为界面是在地图上，地铁站什么的周边环境一目了然
www.domu.com
www.padmapper.com
还要请教怎么找agent阿？ |
x*********n
发帖数: 28013 | 27 at least，we don't have business.
I am young, not qualify for "lao zhong"
should
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: Here is a paradox:
: Assuming, arguendo, that what you said is true and you are a Chinese, should
: LZ listen to your advice???
|
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 28 Three things:
1) Not all businessmen are cheaters, especially in the U.S.
2) Lao Zhong has nothing to do with your age, but everything to do with your race.
3) Why should we believe a "Xiao" Zhong?
Nothing personal here. Only arguments.
【在 x*********n 的大作中提到】
: at least，we don't have business.
: I am young, not qualify for "lao zhong"
:
: should
|
x*********n
发帖数: 28013 | 29 Because age means different background.
NO one said you are cheater, you are just fairly businessman.
One point I don't like is people claimed as help, actually it is business.
You can just say I can help you, I am agent, that's simple.
your race.
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: Three things:
: 1) Not all businessmen are cheaters, especially in the U.S.
: 2) Lao Zhong has nothing to do with your age, but everything to do with your race.
: 3) Why should we believe a "Xiao" Zhong?
: Nothing personal here. Only arguments.
|
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 30 Logic problems:
1) Why the age difference could be linked to credibility? Because there is
no hair over the lips?
2) In which post did I say I am a realtor agent or businessman? Your assumption is wrong.
3) You are thinking that only FREE help is GOOD. However, what I heard is
that there is no free lunch, unless in a church.Common sense tells us that it is
debatable whether Free help has the same qualify of Paid help.The difference lies in the knowledge and capacity of the "helper" involved. I want to help the world. Good. Am I qualified for that? No.
Happy arguing.
your race.
【在 x*********n 的大作中提到】
: Because age means different background.
: NO one said you are cheater, you are just fairly businessman.
: One point I don't like is people claimed as help, actually it is business.
: You can just say I can help you, I am agent, that's simple.
:
: your race.
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x*********n
发帖数: 28013 | 31 You are funny.
assumption is wrong.
it is
difference lies in the knowledge and capacity of the "helper" involved. I
want to help the world. Good. Am I qualified for that? No.
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: Logic problems:
: 1) Why the age difference could be linked to credibility? Because there is
: no hair over the lips?
: 2) In which post did I say I am a realtor agent or businessman? Your assumption is wrong.
: 3) You are thinking that only FREE help is GOOD. However, what I heard is
: that there is no free lunch, unless in a church.Common sense tells us that it is
: debatable whether Free help has the same qualify of Paid help.The difference lies in the knowledge and capacity of the "helper" involved. I want to help the world. Good. Am I qualified for that? No.
: Happy arguing.
:
: your race.
|
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 32 让您见笑了。都是没球打憋的。要是有球打，我就从这个版消失了。只有工夫擦汗，哪
有工夫灌水呀！这和结了婚的人很少去偷窥的道理有异曲同工之妙。
【在 x*********n 的大作中提到】
: You are funny.
:
: assumption is wrong.
: it is
: difference lies in the knowledge and capacity of the "helper" involved. I
: want to help the world. Good. Am I qualified for that? No.
|
c*******1
发帖数: 342 | 33 Thanks for the info
take the
to
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: I am new in Chicago as well. Here is my 2 cents.
: Since your husband will work at downtown Chicago, he is most likely to take the
: metro train to work instead of driving a car unless he wants to pay the
: $280+ monthly parking fee.
: That said, I would suggest you to hire a licensed realtor who has access to
: MLS to help you find a rental near one of the metro stations.
: The ideal location should have the following features:
: free indoor parking
: free heating and air conditioning
: free gas
|
c*******1
发帖数: 342 | 34 我跟你是一种，呵呵
我还有个concern 就是希望居住地的空气好一点。不知道城里那边的空气怎么样？
我在网上查貌似IL Cook 和 Madison county 的空气质量不是很好。 也不知道到底怎
么样
老公公司会sponsor trip 去看房子。 打算到时候实地体验一下环境。
自己目前正在找工作中。但是无法预测位置。
【在 d*****a 的大作中提到】
: 一个人在城里上班的话，住城里住郊区都无所谓，
: 如果你喜欢大房子打扫卫生很勤快不心疼暖气不心疼老公起早摸黑那就郊区，
: 如果跟我似的懒得打扫卫生冬天舍不得开暖气还心疼老公起早摸黑那就城里。：）
: 当然，要是你也在找工作了，可能也在城里，那就最好城里了。
: 至于学区没啥好考虑的，你家孩子还小，
: 等孩子到上学年龄了，你们早买房子了，到时候再问吧。
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d*****a
发帖数: 3983 | 35 呃，第一次看到有人说要“空气好点”。：）
我妈对芝加哥的印象是“月亮不比国内圆，但是天比国内的蓝”，
芝加哥的空气环境还是不错的吧，我从来没觉得过不好，
嗯，也许因为我从来不care。：）
这么好的公司啊，那就先来看看好了。
如果自己搜集的信息足够就自己来看，
觉得信息不够又没有朋友在这边就找个租房公司带着看好了。
【在 c*******1 的大作中提到】
: 我跟你是一种，呵呵
: 我还有个concern 就是希望居住地的空气好一点。不知道城里那边的空气怎么样？
: 我在网上查貌似IL Cook 和 Madison county 的空气质量不是很好。 也不知道到底怎
: 么样
: 老公公司会sponsor trip 去看房子。 打算到时候实地体验一下环境。
: 自己目前正在找工作中。但是无法预测位置。
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x*********n
发帖数: 28013 | 36 不知所云。
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: 让您见笑了。都是没球打憋的。要是有球打，我就从这个版消失了。只有工夫擦汗，哪
: 有工夫灌水呀！这和结了婚的人很少去偷窥的道理有异曲同工之妙。
|
E********M
发帖数: 1372 | 37 rich ah...
point
freebies are
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: Hire a professional (for free) who would understand your needs. That's the point
: of my post.
: For me, I need a gym and free parking at a safe place. The rest of freebies are
: bonuses, thanks to my agent.
|
a***x
发帖数: 26368 | 38 花不了多少钱
the
【在 E********M 的大作中提到】
: rich ah...
:
: point
: freebies are
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a*****e
发帖数: 223 | 39 每周6下午3-4点，一群中国人在UIC的体育馆打篮球，你如果感兴趣，可以去哪里在门
口找一个UIC的中国学生sponsor you, 你只需付$10就可以了。
take the
to
【在 S***r 的大作中提到】
: I am new in Chicago as well. Here is my 2 cents.
: Since your husband will work at downtown Chicago, he is most likely to take the
: metro train to work instead of driving a car unless he wants to pay the
: $280+ monthly parking fee.
: That said, I would suggest you to hire a licensed realtor who has access to
: MLS to help you find a rental near one of the metro stations.
: The ideal location should have the following features:
: free indoor parking
: free heating and air conditioning
: free gas
|
S***r
发帖数: 43 | 40 Thanks for the info. I will give it a try this Saturday.
P.S. Baozi is sent.
【在 a*****e 的大作中提到】
: 每周6下午3-4点，一群中国人在UIC的体育馆打篮球，你如果感兴趣，可以去哪里在门
: 口找一个UIC的中国学生sponsor you, 你只需付$10就可以了。
:
: take the
: to
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c*******1
发帖数: 342 | 41 我是个例， 呼吸道敏感。 New Jersey的空气我是很不喜欢。
希望芝加哥比这里好。
【在 d*****a 的大作中提到】
: 呃，第一次看到有人说要“空气好点”。：）
: 我妈对芝加哥的印象是“月亮不比国内圆，但是天比国内的蓝”，
: 芝加哥的空气环境还是不错的吧，我从来没觉得过不好，
: 嗯，也许因为我从来不care。：）
: 这么好的公司啊，那就先来看看好了。
: 如果自己搜集的信息足够就自己来看，
: 觉得信息不够又没有朋友在这边就找个租房公司带着看好了。
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c*******1
发帖数: 342 | 42 可有打排球的？ （自己也跟着歪楼了）
【在 a*****e 的大作中提到】
: 每周6下午3-4点，一群中国人在UIC的体育馆打篮球，你如果感兴趣，可以去哪里在门
: 口找一个UIC的中国学生sponsor you, 你只需付$10就可以了。
:
: take the
: to
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s******k
发帖数: 3716 | 43 太远了。gold coast其实最好了。
division附近很多APT的
【在 x*********n 的大作中提到】
: lakeview。
: 中国人大都想的太远，1岁的小孩子等到他升学了，楼主说不定早就飞黄腾达了呢。
: 中国人的unsure是环境造成的，总以为小孩嫁不出去，孩子才出生就开始准备嫁妆在中
: 国一堆堆的。哎。
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s******k
发帖数: 3716 | 44 对，parking可以买，gym也可以买的
【在 m****c 的大作中提到】
: 一看一堆free
: 首要考虑的还是钱，
: 不同人考虑的可能是不一样的。
:
: take the
: to
|
s******k
发帖数: 3716 | 45 芝加哥花粉少，但是比较干
290往西有一片工厂，其他地方没感觉到。
相信湖边的空气新鲜。Navy Pier 应该
最好了，不过似乎房租很贵。
【在 c*******1 的大作中提到】
: 我是个例， 呼吸道敏感。 New Jersey的空气我是很不喜欢。
: 希望芝加哥比这里好。
|
c*******1
发帖数: 342 | 46 非常感谢。
【在 s******k 的大作中提到】
: 芝加哥花粉少，但是比较干
: 290往西有一片工厂，其他地方没感觉到。
: 相信湖边的空气新鲜。Navy Pier 应该
: 最好了，不过似乎房租很贵。
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