Silver Tower Condos For Sale, Chicago IL

Despite River North’s Silver Tower housing 229 fabulous condominium residences, it’s actually not all that often a one-bedroom unit hits the market here. Originally built back in 2009, Silver Tower is one of the more stunning high-rise condo developments you'll find not just in River North, but in all of downtown Chicago.

Inside, units typically feature fabulous kitchens that include stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, and lavish bathrooms that boasts marble surrounds and contemporary vanities.

If you love a chic modern-contemporary feel in a living space, there’s no doubt you’ll absolutely fall in love with condos for sale at Silver Tower, and when you factor in all of the common in-building amenities like 24 hour door staff, a…

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Downtown Chicago Real Estate Market Update

Every now and then we like to provide our readers with a brief snapshot of how the Chicago real estate market is faring, and as we inch closer to the busy spring market, here’s a quick look at how prices, interest rates, and the outlook for buyers and sellers is around the city of Chicago:

Chicago Real Estate Prices:


According to recent stats, prices on closed properties for all MLS listings is up 5.13% from $226,562 year-to-date in 2014 to $238,138 in 2015. And although it’s still early, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has the highest year-to-date sales price of all the major firms  at $466,997.

Interest Rates Are Still Low:

Many feel that interest rates are bound to rise sometime in 2015, but currently,  the rate on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage in…

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It seems like there’s an abundance of TV commercials and adverts out there for visiting various cities and towns all over the country nowadays. From the Pure Michigan ad-campaign to one I even saw for Bloomington, Indiana the other day, it would appear the tourism industry all over the United States is alive and well, and Chicago looks to be upping their game when it comes to luring such travelers to our great city.

Earlier today, Choose Chicago unveiled their new “Chicago Epic” campaign, which highlights a number of different experiences and attractions that are available to both those who live here and those who visit. For those of us who call Chicago home, I think we can all agree there’s lots to see and do here, from checking out any number of…

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Chicago Loop Condos For SaleMost high-rise condo buyers love the idea of living on the top floor of a building, and if you’re specifically looking in Chicago’s Loop, finding a reasonably priced unit on the penthouse level can certainly be a challenge.
Because of the Loop’s general landscape and high-density of skyscrapers, living as high up as possible can often feel a little less claustrophobic, not to mention provide some pretty unique viewpoints and sight lines of this beautiful city we’re lucky enough to call home. The only problem with this penthouse ideology is actually finding a great top-floor condo at a price you can afford.   

But believe it or not, great deals on upper floor condos in Chicago are quite a bit more common than one might think, and there’s no better example…

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Streeterville Condos For SaleDozens of high-rise condos are available in Chicago’s Gold Coast, but like those who are interested in single-family homes, condo buyers tend to look for individuality in both the condo they’re considering, as well as the building as a whole.

Some Chicago condo buyers prefer a large, full amenity buildings that feature everything from upgraded kitchens and bathrooms to indoor pools and fitness centers, while others look for all the typical features and conveniences of a high-rise condo building, only on a bit smaller of a scale.

Well, if you’re someone who might be interested in the latter of the two, 160 E. Illinois #1308 might just be a unit that checks off every individual box on your wish list. A clean, updated, and comfortable condo that features…

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Best Selling Chicago Neighborhoods in 2014

Now that 2014 is behind us and 2015 is well under way, it’s time to look back at which Chicago neighborhoods were the top-selling last year. Earlier today, Chicago Agent Magazine highlighted some of the numbers documented on Redfin’s Market Tracker, and the results are about what you would expect.

Chicago’s Near North Side saw the highest number of total sales in 2014, 184 to be exact, while West Town and Lincoln Park were the next highest-selling areas and saw 113 and 109 total sales respectively.

As mentioned in the Chicago Agent Magazine piece, sales in West Town were up over 36 percent, while River North saw a 33.3 percent increase from 2013, and Lincoln Park a nearly a 20 percent increase.. For other 2014 real estate stats in Chicago, have a closer…

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Chicago Penthouse Condos For Sale

Downtown Chicago is full of all kinds of fabulous penthouse condos, and not just in the highest of high-rises, either. More often than not, when someone thinks of a penthouse in Chicago, a lavish condo high atop a ninety or 100-story building is what usually comes to mind; but as you’ll find in neighborhoods all over the city of Chicago, penthouse condos and the buildings they’re housed in come in all different shapes and sizes, and even at all kinds of different price points, as well.

One such penthouse that caught our eye recently is located over at 849 N. Franklin—a fabulous 2006-built mid-rise that’s situated in the heart of River North. This particular unit, a rare duplex with over 3,300 square feet of living space, is the epitome of luxury living…

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Velvet Taco Chicago

We’re less than a week away from the much anticipated Gold Coast debut of Velvet Taco—a Texas-based chain that has a unique take on tacos. Slated to open on Monday over at 1110 N. State Street, Chicago will be the first Velvet Taco location outside of Texas, and after just a quick glance at the menu, we’re happy they chose us for their first out-of-state venture.

The new restaurant will be just a few short steps from the infamous Viagra Triangle, and given their late night hours, we’re sure it will be a big hit among the nightlife crowd that fills this lively part of downtown Chicago each and every weekend.

As for what to expect, this isn’t your normal Mexican-inspired taco joint. Instead, plenty of unique offerings will be available here that range…

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2015 Chicago Restaurant Week

'Every February, the Chicago dining scene is celebrated with one of the most anticipated foodie events of the year—Chicago Restaurant Week! An annual culinary celebration that invites everyone to experience the best eateries Chicago has to offer, over 250 restaurants take part in this yearly tradition by offering great deals and special prix fixe menus that start at just $22 for lunch and $33 and/or $44 for dinner, which excludes beverages, tax, and gratuity.

Perhaps the best thing about Chicago Restaurant Week is that it’s not just limited to restaurants around the downtown area, but all throughout different neighborhoods in all parts of town (and even a couple suburbs). If you’re new to this annual event or unsure how to take advantage of all the…

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2550 North Lakeview Condos For Sale

Designed by renowned architect Lucien Lagrange, 2550 North Lakeview Avenue is one of Chicago’s finest high-rise condo buildings, regardless of location. Despite many of the city’s most luxurious condos being located in neighborhoods like River North, Streeterville, or the Gold Coast, this Lincoln Park building can certainly hold its own against the like of The Bristol, The Montgomery, The Palmolive, and yes…even Trump Tower.

In all, 2550 N. Lakeview Avenue stands 29 stories high and houses 218 magnificent condo residences that range from 099 to 8,500 square feet. Gourmet kitchens, spa-quality bathrooms, custom crown moldings, and just about every other high-end feature you can think of is part of the living experience here at 2550 North Lakeview Avenue,…

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