Chicago Real Estate Blog - August, 2014

Chicago Neighborhood Spotlight: Old Town

Old Town is one of our favorite neighborhoods in downtown Chicago, and given its reputation among news and real estate outlets across the country, we’re certainly not alone. Realtor.com routinely votes Old Town as one of the most popular neighborhoods in the country, while just last year, that same website released data showing Old Town’s zip code, 60610, was the most searched of any zip code in the U.S.

So just what exactly makes Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood so special? Many feel its walkability is among top reasons why most Chicagoans want to call this part of Chicago home, as the Wells Street Corridor is loaded with quaint boutique shops, high-quality restaurants, and number of sidewalk cafés that make for quite the atmosphere during the warm…

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Chicago Condos and Real Estate for Sale in Lake View: Neighborhood Spotlight

Perfect for individuals and families alike who want to live in the big city but away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, the Lake View neighborhood in Chicago has so much to do, see and experience.  And with an abundance of Chicago condos for sale in Lake View, it’s no question why this area has taken off in the past several years. 

Known as both Lake View and Lakeview, this Northside Chicago neighborhood is bordered by 2800 N Diversey Parkway, 4000 N Irving Park Road, Lake Michigan and 1800 W Ravenswood Avenue.  Buyers are flocking to the neighborhod, looking so hard for condos for sale in this trendy area, that it can be hard to find them without an expert guide. By the time there is a public MLS listing of a condo for sale in Lake View, it may…

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Downtown Chicago Condo for Sale? Think the Outskirts

The area just north of the heart of downtown Chicago is filled with plenty of attractive downtown Chicago condos for sale and other amenities that make living there a dream for individuals of all types, even if technically one might not fully consider these 'downtown' condos.

Located between one and two miles north of the center of the Loop, the Near North Side, Old Town and Gold Coast are three Chicago neighborhoods that are making a name for themselves in terms of popularity among Chicago condo buyers.

Simply put, these neighborhoods are in the center of, or at least in walking distance to the center of, it all. Shopping, dining, nightlife, entertainment and just about anything else today’s savvy urban resident could hope to have access to are all…

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Luxury in Condominiums for Sale at Lakeshore East’s Aqua, a Chicago Luxury Condo Building

Looking for a Chicago luxury condo? Look no further than the many condominiums for sale at Lakeshore East’s Aqua building, where luxury has been found! The 87-story tower gives interested condo and real estate buyers the chance to own a piece of the famed Chicago skyline, not to mention unmatched views of Lake Michigan, Millenium Park, the Chicago River, and more.

The building is packed with incredible amenities, like The Shore Club that offers 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities spread across two floors. The Shore Club features a Media Room with theater-style seating, a spa and fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, a whirlpool, lap pool, steam and sauna rooms, and more. Additionally, Aqua home owners are enrolled in the…

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Take a Closer Look at Printer's Row Lofts For Sale

The aptly named Printer’s Row neighborhood was once the mecca of Chicago’s thriving printing industry, but today’s version is a unique and antiquated pocket of the South Loop that features some of the most authentic residential loft conversions you’ll find in all of downtown Chicago.

Bounded by Polk Street to the south, Congress Parkway to the north, State Street to the east, and Clark Street to the West, Printer’s Row is nothing more than just a small sub-neighborhood of the South Loop, but the real estate possibilities here can sometimes seem larger than life.

If you’re unfamiliar with Chicago’s Printer’s Row, a quick walk down Dearborn Street should give you an adequate introduction to how special this neighborhood can be, especially to home…

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Condos for Sale and Condos to Buy in Chicago's Hot South Loop Area

If you’re interested in living in one of the hottest urban centers in the country, Chicago’s South Loop is the place to focus your search. We offer condos for sale in Chicago's South Loop, of course. From movie theaters that are consistently packed to excellent restaurants, what was once a hub for commerce that went dark after hours, the South Loop continues to evolve and beckon residents looking for a taste of big city living.

Chicago home owners who have lived in the city for decades likely remember a much different South Loop, where abandoned railroad yards and poverty were de rigeur. Now, there’s the Kerasotes ShowPlace Icon movie theater that charges $17.50 per ticket and a 1.3-million-square-foot complex that houses restaurants, retail shops, and…

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