1210 N. Astor Condos

Constructed in the late 1800s, 1210 N Astor provides the appeal of living in an historic building, while at the same time offering close proximity to some of Chicago’s most famous attractions.  With just 14 condominium homes spread across seven stories, 1210 N Astor is only blocks away from the Lakefront with its 18-mile trail, as well as the Magnificent Mile with its countless upscale dining and shopping locations, a grocery store, plus the subway and other public transportation options.

Constructed of limestone and brick with added upscale features and lavish design elements, the vintage building features such period additions as a birdcage elevator, plus original moldings and hardwoods, oversized 100+ year old wood doors and tall, soaring ceilings. …

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Deep Dish Pizza in the Gold Coast, Chicago IL The on-going debate about whether deep dish pizza or thin crust pizza is better will likely go on forever, but no matter who you are or which you prefer, it’s hard to argue how tasty deep dish pizza can be, even if you are a thin crust fan. And given the Windy City is the official home of deep dish pizza, we thought we’d highlight just a few of our favorite deep dish joints in one of our favorite downtown Chicago neighborhoods, the Gold Coast. So, if you’re ever in the neighborhood and feel like pizza for dinner, here’s a look at where to go for a great experience.

Lou Malnati’s - 1120 N State St

One of Chicago’s most famous restaurants for deep dish, it’s hard finding a better deep dish experience than Lou Malnati’s. Along with being right in the…

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Although the weather can still be a little dicey in April, we’re still getting closer and closer to the warm weather season, which means many of us are just itching to get outside. And although some of us still choose to exercise outdoors all year round, it’s usually just a bit more pleasant when we’re not out there freezing our trails off.

One of the best forms of exercising is riding a bike, and because Chicago seems to get more and more bike-friendly with each passing year, there’s a lot the Windy City has to offer cyclists, regardless of whether you bike for leisure or as your main source of transportation. So, with spring and summer right around the corner, here’s a look at our biker’s guide to Chicago:

Best Place to Ride

Lakefront Trial

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It’s no secret that luxury rentals in Chicago are red hot right now, and perhaps the one neighborhood that this is most evident is the West Loop. Over the past several years, development in the West Loop neighborhood, on both the residential and commercial side of things, has been as active as anywhere in the city, making it one of the most desirable places to call home if you’re looking for a lively, vibrant, and unique urban setting.

In general, when most people think about West Loop real estate, and West Loop rentals in particular, trendy loft conversions might be the first thing that come to mind. But just like the West Loop’s thriving restaurant scene over on Randolph Street, West Loop rentals can also be quite diverse in their own right.

Yes, plenty…

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More luxury condos look to be coming to the Gold Coast, as reports are now coming out about a possible new high-rise project coming to 9 W. Walton. Being developed by JDL Development, this new 36-story, 67-unit tower has quietly been selling for the past several months, but now that the project seems to firmly be a go, official announcements are finally being made.

A report last week from Crain’s Chicago Business claims 22 units at the new 9 W. Walton building, being dubbed No. 9 Walton, have already been reserved, while JDL is still continuing to take inquiries.

To date, this is the largest condo project proposed in Chicago in the crash, as mostly all new development around town over the past 12 to 18 months has focused largely on luxury rentals. When…

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After trying to rent out the contemporary new loft units over at 1555 South Wabash Ave. failed, a strong re-marketing effort is currently underway at this impressive 14 story tower, which is located right in the heart of Chicago’s rapidly developing South Loop neighborhood.

For our money, you can’t find a more chic and stylish unit anywhere in the area right now, and when you combine the new construction element with it’s awesome downtown location, it’s hard not to consider the striking new loft building that’s now known as The Guild.

Inside, spacious floor plans, gourmet Chefs kitchen’s, high concrete ceilings, huge windows, and fabulous views of the surrounding downtown Chicago landscape are only a fraction of what makes the loss for sale at 50 E. 16th…

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Chicago Condos For Sale Near CTA Red Line

The CTA Red Line is one of the busiest transit lines in Chicago. Moving people all along the city’s lakefront from the far south side to the far north side, thousands of riders use the Red Line each and every day.

For Chicago home and condo buyers who use the Red Line for their daily commute, it only makes sense to search active listings that are near this convenient means of transportation. But in addition to that, it’s also nice to live near the CTA Red Line even if you don’t use it that frequently, as it’s a great way to travel to various other parts of the city whenever the need arises.

Listed below are active downtown Chicago condo listings located near one of the busiest Red Line stops in the city, the Chicago Avenue stop. Along with being located…

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Gold Coast Brownstones For Sale, Chicago

Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood is very well-known for its historic architecture, and that relates to anything from a wide-range of towering high-rises to some of the most elegant and original brownstones you’ll find in the entire city.

Regardless of space or what modern updates have been implemented, it’s easy to see the appeal behind Gold Coast brownstones for sale. Of course the first thing many home buyers are drawn to is the charming façade that usually coincides with a classic Chicago brownstone, but like most things in luxury real estate, that's only just one layer of appeal and desirability among many.

Furthermore, you’ll find that most Brownstones in the Gold Coast neighborhood are neatly situated on quiet, tree-lined streets that almost take…

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Gold Coast Lakefront Condos For Sale

When it comes to the downtown Chicago real estate market, the first thing that tops the wish list for many home and condo buyers in the city is a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. For the most part, waterfront real estate usually comes at a premium in every city, and while Chicago certainly has its fair share of luxury condos along the lakefront, there’s also quite a variety of affordable condos as well, with no better inventory of such properties than over in the Gold Coast.

Not surprisingly, lakefront condos for sale in the Gold Coast are certainly among the most highly sought-after properties in the neighborhood, as there’s nothing quite like living steps from Chicago’s gorgeous lakefront and being able to take advantage of its wide-open spaces,…

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As one of the largest, most-populated neighborhoods on Chicago’s north side, the Lakeview real estate market certainly is diverse to say the least. Home to single-family homes, townhomes, lofts, and condo buildings of all different kinds, if you can’t find something you like here in Lakeview, it probably doesn’t exist.

But given Lakeview occupies an optimal lakefront location in Chicago—hence the name—few will argue how sweet the inventory of lakefront condos is in this particular part of town, and mostly at a price that won’t break the bank. In fact, most Lakeview lakefront condos for sale are neatly situated inside fabulous old vintage buildings with an endless amount of charm and character, and if you’re looking to combine a striking lake view with…

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