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Prohibition-Era Tavern The Drifter Now Open in Chicago's River North

A former speakeasy underneath the Green Door Tavern has re-opened as The Drifter—a cozy Prohibition-era themed saloon that’s a perfect new addition to this part of Chicago’s trendy River North neighborhood. Accessible through the basement door of the attached building just south of the Green Door Tavern, The Drifter has a rather gritty look and feel, but still remains quite inviting to those who pay it a visit.

Dusty bottles, old circus-themed posters and signs, and a rotating cocktail menu based on Tarot cards are just some of the cool features you’ll find at The Drifter,  while there’s also a pretty nice little food menu full of snacks and finger foods for patrons to enjoy while they’re slingin’ back a few drinks.

The Drifter will be open Wednesday…

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Substancial Inventory Presents Lots of Opportunities at 100 E. Walton

After a quick glance at some of the condos for sale near the Magnificent Mile, it seems the inventory over at 100 E. Walton is fairly extensive right now, meaning it could be a great time to buy here if you happen to be in the market for a new Gold Coast condominium.

Many economists and real estate professionals around the country feel 2015 will be a busy year for first-time home buyers, with lower insurance premiums, favorable mortgage rates, and looser lending standards all contributing to such a positive outlook. And if you happen to be in that first-time home buying category, few locations around town are a better place to begin your search than right here at 100 E. Walton.

From a $200,000 entry-level unit to a higher-end 1-bedroom with fully updated…

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2 Fabulous Contemporary Loft Spaces Currently Available at the Museum Park Lofts

Museum Campus is one of the more exclusive parts of Chicago’s South Loop, and if you’re looking for a newer construction loft or condo in the neighborhood, there’s no better place to begin your search. Among some of our favorite Museum Campus buildings is 125 E. 13th Street—a modern, 15-story high-rise that’s only around 10 years old.

Also known as the Museum Park Lofts, few will argue that 125 E. 13th Street offers residents the privacy, comfort, and convenience of a first-class condo building, while its contemporary living spaces are exactly what most home buyers are searching for in a chic new place to call home in the rapidly up-and-coming South Loop neighborhood.

Each loft for sale at 125 E. 13th Street features a roomy open layout, private outdoor…

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Luxury Lofts Currently For Sale in the South Loop

If you’re at all familiar with Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, you likely already know about its rich industrial history, which has now enabled this part of town to house some of the coolest and most unique residential loft spaces around. From the old printing houses that define Printer’s Row to the wide selection of converted warehouses that have since been transformed into chic loft spaces, which are perfect for any artist or work-live professional who loves an authentic urban vibe by the way, there are any number of fabulous loft condos for sale here in the South Loop at basically any price point.

If you’re truly looking to combine luxury with many of the characteristics that shape a traditional loft space, you’ll likely find that the South Loop…

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Updated: A Look at the Current Inventory at 600 N. Fairbanks

600 N. Fairbanks is one of our favorite condo buildings in Streeterville, mainly because it’s not exactly what you’d expect to find in this sprawling lakefront neighborhood. Designed by Helmut Jahn, a renowned German-American architect who has works all over the world, 600 N. Fairbanks has more of a lofty, urban feel that tends to be much more common in downtown locations like River North, the West Loop, and even parts of the South Loop.

Few will argue that condos for sale at 600 N. Fairbanks can be expensive, but as the old adage often goes, you get what you pay for. Awesome city views, immaculate interior finishes, and a full compliment of in-building amenities all help justify the cost of calling 600 N. Fairbanks home, which usually starts out around…

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Top 5 River North Condos Currently For Sale to Close Out 2014

River North is one of our favorite downtown Chicago neighborhoods for condos, mainly because of the fabulous mix of trendy loft spaces and newer construction wonders like Trump Tower, The Contemporaine, and Silver Tower. But in addition to the one-of-a-kind selection of River North condos for sale, this part of Chicago is also extremely well-known for its thriving restaurant scene, an unparalleled collection of art galleries and studios, and of course some of the hottest boutiques you’ll find in the entire city.

So if you think you might be in search of a new Chicago condo at some point in 2015, River North might be a great place to begin your search, especially if you’re looking for a location that’s as energetic, innovative, and animated as this…

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Top 5 Gold Coast Condos Currently For Sale to Close Out 2014

There’s no shortage of reasons to move to Chicago’s Gold Coast, and if you’re looking for a location that’s vibrant, convenient, and close to all kinds of downtown amenities and attractions, few places better fit that mold than right here in the Gold Coast.

If you’re familiar with this part of town, you likely already know the Gold Coast real estate market is diverse and full of all kinds of options that are suitable for just about any home buyer. But among all the different types of housing in the area, Gold Coast condos for sale are unparalleled in so many different ways. The history and architecture behind a lot of Gold Coast condo buildings is unlike anything else you’ll find in other parts of the city, the unmatched views of Chicago’s lakefront are…

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New Chicago Hotels Set to Open in 2015

As we approach the end of 2014, next year looks to be another big year for Chicago, but not just in real estate, but also in the hotel industry as well. Over the past 12 months, we welcomed a number of new boutique and large-scale hotel developments to the Windy City, and as we get set to turn the calendar to 2015, four highly-anticipated hotel debuts are expected for downtown Chicago, which are detailed below:

The Chicago Athletic Association | 12 S. Michigan Avenue

 A joint venture between , the new hotel that will take take the place of the former Chicago Athletic Association will include a rooftop bar and restaurant that overlooks Millennium Park, a hard-to-beat location that’s directly across the street from the park, and upper scale…

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Top 5 Streeterville Condos Currently For Sale to Close Out 2014

If you’re looking for a full amenity high-rise condo in the heart of downtown Chicago, there’s no better place to search than Streeterville. Ideally located just off Chicago’s lakefront and perhaps defined by the famed Magnificent Mile on the neighborhood’s west side, there’s nothing quite like being able to call this impressive part of the Windy City home.

Along with all the shopping, dining, and stunning architecture though, Streeterville also has plenty of other amenities that make living not only attractive, but convenient as well. The CTA Red Line travels alongside the western edge of Streeterville and just about every major bus line has a station somewhere in the neighborhood, making for an easy and simple commute to just about any other part of…

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McDonalds to Open River North Office, Expand Digital Strategy Team

Although the West Loop and Fulton Market are rapidly expanding when it comes to commercial development, those who know Chicago would certainly say River North is among the city's hottest locations for tech companies and tech start-ups of all different kinds.  

McDonald's, arguably one of the Chicago area's most famous corporations, is one company that has certainly taken notice of River North's high concentration of tech-related companies, so much so, that they even plan on opening a corporate office in the area next year in an effort to better recruit tech talent.   

According to a recent article from Crain's, some of the company's growing digital strategy team, designers, and various business development employees are expected to…

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