New Condo Listings in Downtown ChicagoTired or browsing the same luxury condo listings in Chicago? Take a closer look at what's available inside these spectacular buildings, which all have newly listed units now on the market. 

The Chandler

With views of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier, 450 E Waterside Drive presents some impressive options in condo living. The Chandler tower also offers up a rooftop swimming pool, a fitness center and available parking. New listings in the building include both one- and three-bedroom units.

2 E. Erie

In comparison, 2 E Erie offers up a full-service building with a modern, high-rise setting. New on the market is a renovated three-bedroom, three-bath unit, with more than 2,100 square feet of living space 

Ritz Carlton Residences

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Edgewater Chicago CondosIf a sprawling, unobstructed view of Lake Michigan is high up on your condo buying wish list, Chicago's highly underrated Edgewater neighborhood must be a location you consider. Providing residents with easy access to the beach and lake views that are arguably better than anywhere in town, here are just several Edgewater condo buildings that won't disappoint in the views department. 

5415 N. Sheridan 

Floor-to-ceiling windows accent the views from 5415 N Sheridan. The building overlooks the lake, with open floor plans, an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, racquetball courts and a location close to everything.

6101 N. Sheridan

Not to be outdone, the condos of 6101 N Sheridan also offer up some stunning views of Lake Michigan, as well. This…

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Halsted Flats Building For SaleOne of Lakeview’s most prominent luxury apartment buildings has hit the market, according to a new report from Crain’s.

Developed as a joint venture between JDL Development and Harlem Irving, the luxury apartment building dubbed Hasted Flats, which is located at 3740 N. Halsted and houses 269 apartment residences, is just the latest high-profile rental building to hit the market as competition throughout Chicago continues to increase.

According to data from Integrea Realty Resources, more than 15,000 apartment units have been delivered over the past five years and developers will also be completing another 11,600 units through 2020.

It’s still uncertain what the asking price for Hasted Flats is right now, but the average rent inside the building is…

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An impressive new rental project could be making its way to the northwest corner of Barry and Ashland, replacing a surface parking lot, small playground, and part of a small retail strip that currently occupies the site.

In order for the project to move forward, however, a zoning change will reportedly be required from the city.

As submitted, two different versions of the proposal have been made public, which show a six-story building that include either 65 or 79 apartment units, as well as garage parking for 77 cars, and two retail bays that feature 6,700 square feet of commercial space combined.

According to a report from Curbed, the proposal may be a but too dense given the surrounding area and distance from the “L,” but nothing has been…

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808 Wells ApartmentsAmli Residential is prepping to build an impressive 17-story, 297-unit apartment tower in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, according to Crain’s. If approved, the project will be built at 808 N. Wells, the northwest corner of Chicago Avenue and Wells Street.

Per the Crain’s report, Amli acquired the site from Smithfield Properties, which originally planned 23-story, 58-unit condo tower prior to the company’s owner passing away a couple years ago.

For now, the plan is to have apartments at 808 N. Wells average about 548 square feet and target millennials who are willing to give up more living space in exchange for lower rent and the ability to live close to work.

Amli currently owns over 20,000 apartment residences across the U.S. and currently has two…

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Divvy bike sharing The Divvy bike sharing service still seems to be thriving as plans to add 36 more stations to accommodate more riders were just recently announced. 

Most recently, Divvy launched a new station at Malcom X College over on Chicago’s west side, and additional stations will reportedly be added in River North, Englewood, Ukrainian Village, and the Near West Side over the coming weeks and months. 

Divvy also released new and improved app features this year, which include better maps that highlight bike friendly roads and suggested routes rides may want to take based on station location. In addition, increased ride time for members from 30 minutes to 45 minutes and unveiling bike trains to move more bikes without carbon emissions were also on Divvy’s…

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Lofts Chicago Timber lofts are some of the coolest properties you’ll find on the Chicago real estate market. Often housed inside old warehouses and re-vamped industrial buildings, most timber lofts for sale in Chicago also feature huge open layouts, sprawling exposed brick walls, and expansive industrial-size windows that let in plenty of natural light. But because of their uniqueness and high-level of desirability, timber lofts in Chicago are often quite pricey, unless you’re lucky enough to find an available unit inside one of these fabulous buildings…

701 W. Jackson

Finding an available loft in or around the West Loop for under $400,000 has become increasingly difficult, but every now and then you might find something here at 701 W. Jackson. Close to the…

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Back in late July, an offer to turn 1400 N. Lake Short Drive back into apartments was denied by owners of the building, narrowly missing the 75 percent approval requirement set forth by Illinois law. Now, just over a couple weeks later, a second vote has reportedly been approved and New York-based developer ESG Kullen will in fact move forward with its original condo deconversion plan for the 391-unit vintage high-rise on Chicago’s lakefront.

According to Crain’s, the deal is nearly identical to the first offer and will pay owners around $425 per square foot, which is a significant jump from recent sales in the building that tallied just $300 per square foot.

Despite the increase, however, condo owners against the deal are worried they won’t be…

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Chicago Condo NewsResidents at 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood recently rejected a de-conversion offer from a New York-based investor, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.

As mentioned in the report, ESG Kullen offered $111 million for the building, which if approved by owners, would’ve been Chicago’s most expensive de-conversion deal to date. In order for such a deal to be approved, 75 percent of condo owners much approve the offer under Illinois law, and the final vote of 74.6 percent came up just short.

Also noted by Crain’s, ESG’s offer would’ve paid owners close to $410 per square foot, which is quite an increase from the roughly $300 per square foot some units inside the building sold for most recently.

Condo building de-conversions…

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Chicago New Construction Condos Many of Chicago’s most spectacular new construction condo developments are scattered throughout the heart of downtown in neighborhoods like Streeterville, River North, and even the Loop. But if you’re looking for a newly built condo somewhere outside of the hustle and bustle of Chicago’s city center, here are a few desirable options that may just fit your needs…

Alcove MDP

One of the most anticipated developments is Alcove MDP. Named for its location between Milwaukee, Division and Paulina, the new property aims to bring more than 40 new condos and a dozen townhomes to the area of Wicker Park. Set for a 2020 delivery, options will range from two- to five-bedrooms.

Norweta Row

More fantastic new construction options exist within Norweta Row.…

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