GORGEOUS CONDO IN hot Tri-Taylor area. A three bedroom, two bathroom with patio and large closets. Granite/ stainless, wd, rollaway blinds, ADT security system. 42” maple cabinets. $289,900. Please call 773-724-0111!

5701 NORTH SHERIDAN. Two bedroom, 2 bath, right on Hollywood Beach. Newer kitchen, updated baths, corner unit. Excellent condition. $239,900. Call Robin Lemer, Coldwell Banker, 312-909-4403.

ALBANY PARK, 4656 N Monticello. Grand opening, Sunday 1-4pm, stunning new conversion. 1, 2, 3 bedrooms avaialble. Preferred Realty Group, 847-676-1100.

5415, 5445 NORTH Sheridan. Luxury high-rise! Spectacu-lar lake or city views. 600 sq ft spacious convertible studios. New construction all around. Health spa with an indoor pool, supermarket, cleaners. Parking for a fee, no wait. Low assess-ments include heat, air, basic cable. $129,900 and $137,900 and up. Great investment, many are tenant occupied between $750-$850 rent/ month. Just buy and collect rent. Dralyuk Real Estate, 773-275-8520.

345 NORTH LASALLE #2010. $299,900. Best deal available on a one bedroom/ one bath steps from everything River North has to offer. Building was brand new in 2001. To view this condo unit, please contact Brian Ruff with The Homestead Group real estate brokerage directly at 773-720-2651. Hurry, seller motivated. Virtual tour available at www.pictureplan.info/il/345nlasallestreet2010

2022 WEST WARREN. Medical District/ United Center. Brand new six unit condos: five bedrooms, three baths; three bed-rooms, two baths. Oak floors, granite, ss appliances. Garage. Call 312-842-7742.

ROGERS PARK REHABBED one bedroom plus den. Hardwoods, granite, marble, whirlpool tub and more! 1812 Chase. $143,500. Kiel, 773-353-9080. RE/MAX. Open Sunday 1/14 from 1pm-4pm.

LAKEVIEW/ WRIGLEYVILLE. HUGE price reduction. 3509 North Fremont #1. Stunning two floor condo: three bedroom, three bath, 3000 sf, hardwood floors, granite and ss kitchen, two bedrooms upstairs! Master bedroom with two walk-in closets, master bath with double vanity, whirlpool and separate shower, huge family room (33x19) with full size wet bar, private patio with three French doors, ac, two fireplaces, pets, garage parking, $659,000. 773-755-4170.

2932 SOUTH WENTWORTH. Open Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-2pm. Price starting from low $200K. Three furnished models to view. New two and three bedroom condos. Elevator building, oak floors, in-unit laundry, granite, ss appliances. Indoor and outdoor parking. 312-842-7742.

THE MARK. NEW construction in Buena Park. Pre-construc-tion pricing! Three bedroom, three bath duplex from $415,000. Intimate separate six flat walk-up entrance, oak hwfl through-out, 42” maple cabinets, luxurious wood trim throughout, stone counters, stainless appliances, generous balcony space, 9’ ceil-ings, separate storage, parking available. 4143 N Broadway. Open house Saturday and Sunday, 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday by appointment. Martin, LR Realty, 773-596-5299. www.The MarkChicago.com.h

OAK PARK CONDO conversion! Totally renovated one and two bedrooms, huge floor plans, 42” maple cabinets, granite in-unit laundry. Near I-290, Metra and el. From $159K. Open 1/21, 1pm-3pm. Call GRP, Beth, 773-727-1707. www.granitepartners.com.

HOUSING FOR SALE TOWN HOME

EDGEWATER GLEN SPECIAL! Newly decorated charm-ing Victorian home, four bedroom, 1.5 baths, hardwood, dining room, new garage, new kitchen. Only $579K. Kassis Realty, 773-854-7135, Vince.

NEW CONSTRUCTION TOWN homes under $240 per square foot. High quality, gorgeous new construction does not have to cost $300-$400+ per square foot. 5 new town homes. High-end finishes. Three car parking. 2-4 bedrooms. 2400-3500 sq ft. Two outside decks. Two blocks to Metra. Close to lake. Start-ing at $559,900. Call Ron: 312-203-0675. Major Enterprises.

BELMONT/ KIMBALL AREA special. Extra large mod-ern four bedroom, three baths, central heat/ air, family room, finished basement, parking. Only $345K. Kassis Realty, 773-715-1863, Carol.

HOUSING FOR SALE SINGLE FAMILYPROBLEM CREDIT? OK! Low down. Good homes, near the city, nice neighborhoods. 24 hour recorded information line: 708-808-5109 x22. Own a home today! www.JimSellsHomes-Fast.com. s

BELMONT/ CRAGIN. MUST see this Chicago brick bungalow with big rooms, big closets. Needs some work and decorating second floor bedroom. New back deck. This one is a gem of a deal. Two bedroom. 5023 West Nelson. $309,900. Chicago Pride Real Estate, Inc., 773-665-4916.

HOME LOANS. WE guarantee to beat any competitor’s rates. 100% financing. No income verification. Bruised credit OK. Call AMLS at 773-529-5090. IL Res Mtg Lic.

3200 SF. FOUR floors, single family, four huge bedrooms, 4.5 marble baths. Brazilian cherry floors throughout, 42” cherry cabinets with granite counters kitchen. 773-848-1926.

RAVENSWOOD MANOR, 2644 West Wilson. Huge brick Eng-lish bungalow, 45x120 lot, five bedroom, two bath, stainglass, fantastic wood trim, wbfp, original features. Asking $795K. RE/MAX Signature, Jim, 773-405-0074.

TWO NEW 5+ bedroom/ five bath Victorian. Coming fall 2007. Lincoln Square. Take a virtual tour at realtor.com. MLS#06373714 on 37-1/2 ft lots. 2160 Sunnyside ($1,595,000) and 2120 Giddings ($1,550,000). Deluxe. RE/MAX Signature, James Miller, 773-405-0074.

INDIANA/ MILLER BEACH: Lakefront re-do! Open con-cept. Views of Lake Michigan from nearly every room. All brick construction, multiple decks, 2.5 garage, 2 fireplaces, huge family room. $789,999. Ayers Realtors, 219-938-1199. MillerBeach.com.

OPEN HOUSE 1/21, 11am-1:30pm. 495 Bartlett, Bartlett. $529,900. Stunning contemporary with executive master suite, lofted bedroom. Landscaped oasis. Easy commute. www.495BARTLETT.com. CLinda@RealtyExecutives.com, 708-557-6393.h

BEAUTIFUL FOUR BEDROOM, 3.1 baths new construc-tion, LaGrange Country Club area, under $700K! Wraparound porch, fabulous kitchen, hardwood floors. Spring Avenue/ LTHS District. Call Fran Griffin, Century 21 Green Acres, 708-205-7008.

BUCKTOWN SFH. TWO small bedrooms, large finished at-tic bedroom. Two car garage. Zoned R4, lot 24x100. Home needs work. www.gecanrealty.com. Steven Blair, 773-342-4577 ext 1.

NO MONEY DOWN. Free list of properties available with no down payment. Free recorded message: 800-611-0615 ID#3693.

1318 NORTH CAMPBELL. West Wicker Park. New 4000 sf 5 br/ 3.5 bath modern home. $769,000. Chester/ Telesis Realty, 312-337-2460. www.1318campbell.com.

BANK FORECLOSURES! HOMES from $10,000. 1-3 bedroom available. HUD, repos, REOs, etc. These homes must sell. For listings call 1-800-425-1620 ext H107.

LAKEVIEW OPEN SATURDAY 1pm-3:30pm. 3535 North Marshfield. Charming Victorian, 10 rooms, 3 bedrooms, hard-wood, stained/ leaded windows, original woodwork, hard-wood, fireplace, newer roof. $699,900. 773-472-2986, Lake View Realty.

WEST RIDGE 52X150. 11 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths on double lot. $659,000. Hardwood, new baths, finished base-ment. 773-472-2986, Lake View Realty.

LONG GROVE BEAUTIFUL 5100 sf home on 2+ acre. Five bedrooms, 4-1/2 bath, three car garage. Enjoy year-round vacation type lifestyle. Price below appraisal: $759,000. 773-419-6166.

PERFECT LIVING OPPORTUNITY! Home was gut rehabbed about two years ago. Immaculate, newer mechanics, bath and two kitchens. Only $369,000. For details 800-764-5885 ext 2173. Tom Brandt, Keller Williams.

LAKEVIEW GORGEOUS, $573,500. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, three levels of living, hardwood, island kitchen, finished lower level with family room, deck, garage. 773-472-2986, Lake View Realty.

LARGE BUNGALOW STYLE home. Generous, open rooms, hardwood floors, original woodwork. Tandem room off sec-ond bedroom. Seller motivated. $369,900. Call Laura Veene-man, Reithoffer Realty, 773-412-3129. Open house 1/14 and 1/21, 1pm-4pm.h

HOUSING FOR SALE MULTI-UNIT

FOUR UNITS, $525,000. Two flat plus two unit coach-house on 40’x135’ lot! Well-maintained by one family for almost 100 years! Call Tom Brandt at Keller Williams for 24 hour recorded details, 800-764-5885 ext 2193.

INVESTORS! NO MONEY down. 100% financing. 2, 3, 4 units. Free 24 hour info line. 888-252-4739 x813. IL Res Mortg Lic 6759767.

COMPLETELY GUTTED, UPDATED two flat in Back of the Yards. Full finished basement. Refinished hwfl throughout. Stunning tiled bathrooms on each floor, including basement. New windows/ furnace/ ac. Contemporary eat-in kitchens include new cabinets and countertops with tiled backsplash. Bay windows on first/ second floor allow for lots of natural light in living/ dining rooms. 2 and 3 bedrooms. Over 3000 sf total! Open house coming soon. $299K. Motivated seller. Contact Raquel: CandA.Properties@gmail.com, 773-484-0340. Listed with Century 21 Lagunas.

VACANT LOT IN Bridgeport/ Canaryville on Wallace Street. Lot is 25x125 zoned R3 and ready to be built on. Call 773-870-0007 or inv2goal@yahoo.com with offers.

ST. BEN’S/ BELL School brick 2 flat, 6 room, 3 bedroom units. Original woodwork, hardwood, built-in hutch, separate gfa/ cac, finished basement. 773-472-2986, Lake View Realty.

LOGAN SQUARE. 2420 N Fairfield. Must relocate. 2 unit brick building. 3 bedrooms each unit. Minimum upgrades. $500K. By owner. 773-430-1660.

OLD TOWN. BRICK three unit, full unfinished basement. Zoned R5! Extremely convenient location. Many potential uses. Various im-provements. 1502 North Hudson. $1,050,000. 312-266-6629.

73RD AND KENWOOD 3 br/ 1 ba, 71 and Champlain 4 br/ 1.5 ba, 73rd and Coles 2 br, 1 br apartments, ready to move in, great condition and location. Call 773-419-2090.

TO BE FEATURED on HGTV’s hit series, “Designed to Sell.” Beautiful two flat in hot Hermosa Park! Double lot with 2.5 car garage. New carpet and floors throughout, separate lr and dr with eat in kitchens. First floor unit has central air, new fur-nace and water heater. Second floor unit has three window ac units. New roof. New huge deck in yard. Ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. Televised open house on 1/27/07, 1pm-3pm. 2139 North Kildare, Chicago, Il 60639. 877-398-8436, ext 120, Miguel Agosto@Gmail.com.h

RARELY AVAILABLE TALL brick three flat with full base-ment in the heart of Ukrainian Village. Spacious and sunny apart-ments in excellent condition. Two car garage. $749,900. Vintage Realty, 847-687-9880.

1684 NORTH ADA, east of Ashland. 3300 square foot, 2 sto-ry, L-shaped firebrick building, on a 41’x81’ lot, zoned PMD2. 1200 sq ft parking or courtyard. Very secure and private. $575,000. Terry Swank, broker, 312-696-9244.

HOT LOGAN SQUARE area, close to Blue Line. Nice two flat, two bedroom/ three bedroom basement duplex to first floor. Le-ticia 773-216-8377, Luskus Real Estate.

WEST DEPAUL/ BUCKTOWN, 2532 Fullerton. 3200 sf corner storefront, plus basement plus 4 large apartments. Ten-ants pay utilities. Store 141’x25’. $1,095,000. 773-671-1273, 773-552-9612.

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED LOGAN Square brick three flat in appreciating area. Two 3 bedroom, 1 bath units, one 1 bedroom, 1 bath. 2136 North Avers. $465,000. Call realtor Brian Johnson, 773-715-2205.

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Changing Temperatures

ACross 1. Small Spanish plates 6. Label in a 2006 comedy drama 11. Cube or cream preceder 14. Replay option 15. Town with a high school team

called the Witches 16. Rat’s milieu, maybe 17. Popular sandpaper? 19. English ambient duo, with “the” 20. Little teapot preceder 21. Unadon fish 22. Where soaps show 24. Barilla topper 26. X3 and Z4 29. “I’m out . . .” 32. Economist’s finding 34. Lacking, in Lyons 36. Caustic solutions 37. Fa-La connector 39. Purse application 41. Following tepidly? 45. Southern bread 46. Busting gp. 47. Periodic table fig.

48. Memo heading 50. Toast-making need 54. Girl rescued by Don Juan 56. Working away 58. Ford of hair metal 59. Verve 61. “Don’t touch my bone!” 63. Democratic Reagan 64. Kissing on the street, for example:

Abbr. 66. Having slight extrasensory power? 70. Ben- ______ 71. Take as one’s own 72. Better suited 73. Like 1, 11, 111, and 1,111 74. Analyze 75. Reject

Down 1. Common top 2. Sandy or Roberto of baseball 3. French onion soup, e.g. 4. Org. that supports malpractice

reform 5. Elixir 3C Pomegranate-Cranberry

maker 6. Job follower? 7. Dorm room supervisors, briefly 8. The Greatest 9. Satisfaction band 10. Flock calls 11. Declaration of dependence? 12. Suburban necessity 13. Dwindle 18. Yank’s foe 23. Sings, at the station? 25. Perturb 27. Big presence in many small towns 28. Short cut, perhaps 30. ______ Am (Melissa Etheridge album

released the year she came out) 31. VP, e.g. 33. Di’s boyfriend 35. Hash ingredient, informally 38. Taylor of Six Feet Under

lAsT week: THe JBs

55. Certain rescue org. 57. Prefix with angle or athlete 60. General ______ chicken 62. Some dishes that don’t go

on the table 64. Vietnamese soup with a beef broth 65. It doesn’t go off well 67. Exclamations of greeting, anger,

attention-getting, or accentuation 68. No. expert? 69. Chicago GSB degree

40. House of House 41. 2006 World Cup champs: Abbr. 42. Remember 43. Scientist Don Herbert, more

familiarly 44. Humerus neighbor 49. Interstate through Chicago 51. In a carefree manner 52. Ripped off 53. Bonfire of the Vanities

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