Doug Fox has become an apparent presence in the Chicago real estate industry since his entrance onto the scene in 1995. Even before the advent of his professional career he was somewhat of a real estate aficionado, having always enjoyed both the process and product. Doug’s acumen in the realm of marketing has been his distinction in the field.

One of the first to explore internet marketing capabilities, he created his LincolnParkLiving.com website in 1998 - long before most businesses jumped on the internet marketing bandwagon. His foresight served him well; the site is consistently ranked in the top 10 in every major search engine category with almost 6000 hits daily. He also authors a top-ranked blog, LivinginLincolnPark.com. It is exactly this sense of intuition that drives his real estate business and enables Doug to aptly discern his clients’ real estate needs and present them with viable options.

Recently, in preparation for an interview with Mark Saxenmeyer of Fox Chicago News, on the “Road to Recovery in Lincoln Park”, Doug reviewed Lincoln Park sales numbers. In a comparison between 2008 total sales and sales from the first half of 2009, he found condo and multi unit prices are slightly down, while single family home prices are up. Not a bad conclusion, given all the press real estate has gotten over the past 12+ months.

Doug’s research only reinforces his own mantra: real estate is a local business. The national numbers, even the Chicago metro numbers, provide general, broad information and don’t truly reflect what might be happening in your own backyard. If one really wants to know what’s going on in his or her neighborhood, how your home value is faring in this turbulent economy, consult with a local real estate professional that can put all the news and data in perspective with real neighborhood specifics.

A long time homeowner in Lincoln Park, Doug is especially involved in the mid-north areas of Chicago. He is a member of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, the Lincoln Park Conservation Association, and the Mid-North Neighborhood Association. Staying active in the community is just one more way Doug keeps a local focus for his clients, while also providing a global reach with his marketing initiatives.