Lakeview Condos ChicagoLooking for an affordable condo in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods this spring? Here's our short list of high-rises with affordable condos in Lakeview. 

Lake Park Plaza

Found at 3930 N Pine Grove, Lake Park Plaza is a more established high-rise with access to an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. The more affordable building is perfect for first time buyers, with several one-bedrooms currently on the market.

Harbor House

Harbor House is another more affordable and established high-rise to consider. Located at 3200 N Lake Shore, the property starts with one-bedroom floor plans, offering up amenities ranging from a swimming pool and library to a bike room and fitness room.

3900 N. Lake Shore

Not far away, 3900 Lake…

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Luxury Condos Chicago 56 HuronWith the luxury of a boutique-like setting, 56 W Huron offers exclusivity to condo buyers in River North. This unique Chicago property makes room for a total of just ten full-floor residences and one duplex penthouse unit with easy access to the neighboring Gold Coast.

The ground level of the property supplies space for the building’s lobby and garage parking for an added fee. Meanwhile, the upper levels present residential options starting at around 2,100 square feet of living space. The two-level penthouse unit, meanwhile, commands more than 4,300 square feet of living space, a private terrace and elevator access. 

Currently, a handful of available units remain for sale within the building. New buyers are treated to sweeping views of the city…

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 With views like this, you may never want to leave home. Rarely available, the striking combination of beautifully updated B and C units command the very best this premier building at 161 East Chicago Avenue has to offer. You’ll find expansive and unobstructed views to the east and south that deliver sweeping vistas of the Lake, Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue and downtown Chicago’s iconic architecture. At 4,000-square-feet, the thoughtful floorplan is punctuated by exquisite finishes and handsome fixtures. At its very essence, the home is a splendid single family estate in the sky.

Soaring forty-eight floors above Chicago’s bustling streets, you’ll enter the residence through a grand gallery. The spectacular three bedroom, four full and…

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It definitely feels like winter in Downtown Chicago right now, but spring is just around the corner. There’s plenty of fun on tap, from kites and flowers to the zoo.

Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier- March 20-24 

Things are really blooming at Navy Pier this spring with the Chicago Flower & Garden Show. The event brings in more than 700 flowers and plants, plus some inspiration from landscape designers to create your own garden or green space at home.

Chicago Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo- April 27

The Lincoln Park Zoo is fun any time of the year, but Chicago Wine Fest only comes to town in April. The annual event offers up wine tastings and live entertainment. 

Chicago Kids and Kites Festival in Lincoln Park- May 4

Staying in…

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If you’re in the market for luxury new construction on Chicago’s New Eastside, Vista Tower offers plenty of options and opportunities. When finished, Vista Tower will bring with it more than 400 new luxury condos, around 200 hotel rooms, parking and upscale amenities.

While its massive ballroom, on-site restaurants and a full service spa serve up plenty of options, it’s the private residences that promise to deliver a true upscale experience. It’s still possible to find a one-bedroom unit with around 1,000 square feet and a one-car garage for under $1 million.

You’ll also still find some two-bedroom, two-bath units at Vista Tower. With up to around 2,200 square feet of living space, several of these units are priced less than $2 million. 

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If you're looking for lots of living space during your new apartment search, several buildings right in the heart of Downtown Chicago offer some impressive 3-bedroom units right now. We explore a few below...

The Fordham

Found at 25 E Superior, The Fordham offers up rentals just steps away from the excitement of the Magnificent Mile. Current options range from a three-bedroom with 1,800 square feet for around $6,200 per month, to a full floor penthouse unit with three-bedrooms, two terraces and nearly 6,500 square feet of living space, renting for $35,000.

737 W. Washington

For high-rise living in the West Loop consider a rental at 737 W Washington. The Skybridge Lofts offer access to a rooftop deck, fitness center and a dog run. Currently,…

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It’s now easier than ever to stay connected when you’re traveling through the City of Chicago. Downtown’s Clark and Lake Station recently added free Wi-Fi availability, and it’s also expanding to include the Jackson, Monroe and Washington Blue Line stations.

The mayor and officials with the CTA claim the newly expanded service is fast enough for commuters to download media as you travel. The new Wi-Fi expansion came about due to an upgrade made about three years ago. 

Back in 2015, the CTA introduced 4G wireless service as part of a more than $32 million deal that was funded by wireless providers. At the time, Chicago was the largest city in this part of the world to have full 4G service throughout the city’s entire subway system.

4G service…

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New Chinatown DevelopmentDevelopers have their eye on sites in Chinatown and Pilsen that could mean bringing new life to the area. In one case, a developer aims to turn a vacant old warehouse into a new 200-room hotel and commercial space at the corner of Grove Street and Cermak Road. 

Dubbed Hoyt Square, that plan also involves constructing a nearby parking lot and riverwalk. The old building has stood mostly vacant for about ten years, with past proposals and concepts for the site never taking off. Currently only two hotels exist in Chinatown.

Just a couple of blocks away, yet another plan involves constructing a complex of six buildings in East Pilsen. The opportunity includes using mostly vacant land in the area, and transforming it into five buildings filled with more…

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A proposed multi-million dollar development just got a major nod from the Chicago Plan Commission, putting it closer to reality. The idea is to transform more than 50-acres along the Chicago River’s North Branch into a massive new development.

Despite some concern from area residents, the commission gave its approval to Lincoln Yards, an ambitious $6 million plan to create a campus of skyscrapers on the North Side. In all, the plan calls for the inclusion of 6,000 new residential units.

The first phase of Lincoln Yards aims to bring new office buildings, parking and retail space to the area. The larger plan also calls for new infrastructure to support the massive complex, including new bridges over the Chicago River. 

The proposed development…

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Lakeshore East CondosChicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood is where you’ll find some of the Windy City’s most mesmerizing residential high-rises, which often feature incredible living spaces and even better views. Not surprisingly, condos for sale in Lakeshore East can often get a bit pricey, especially in high-profile buildings like Vista Tower and Aqua. 

If you know where to look, however, Lakeshore East can still be a place buyers will find great deals on condos listed under $500,000. And to prove it, take a closer look at what's currently on the market inside these Lakeshore East buildings and see for yourself!

400 E. Randolph 

Although 400 E. Randolph is one of the neighborhood’s older buildings, it’s a great place to start a condo search under $400,000 because…

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