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Top Buildings to Begin a Logan Square Loft Search

Posted by Helaine Cohen on October 21st, 2017

Logan Square has quickly become one of the more popular places to call home in Chicago, and by now, just about every website or publication that ranks neighborhoods on a national scale has listed it as one of the best over the past few years. 

Luxury single-family homes are being built in Logan Square seemingly faster than ever, as are small to mid-size condo developments. But did you also know Logan Square is also a great place to begin a loft search? And with many Logan Square lofts for sale much cheaper than what you’ll find in downtown neighborhoods like the West Loop or River North, there’s also a pretty good chance you’ll save a few bucks should you decide to buy here as well. So, if you think Logan Square might be a good fit, here’s a quick…

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Newly Listed South Loop Loft For Sale Features Rare Enclosed Master Bedroom

Posted by Helaine Cohen on October 9th, 2014

One common complaint about lofts for sale in Chicago is the openness and lack of privacy the bedroom(s) may offer to potential buyers. When it comes to the interior space of a loft condo, many of the authentic and original characteristics like exposed brick and timber or concrete ceilings can certainly enhance the desirability of a loft unit, and even a spacious open concept can sometimes be a positive feature—but not when it comes to the bedrooms.   
 
Being able to have some sort of division of space can be important for a number of different reasons, especially when it comes to the noise factor. For home owners with a baby or small children, enclosed bedrooms certainly provide an added convenience when it comes time to try and get some rest.…

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The Best West Loop Loft Buildings

Posted by Helaine Cohen on July 11th, 2014

Chicago’s West Loop has a rich industrial history that dates all the way back to the Windy City’s early beginnings. Once filled with old manufacturing facilities and over-sized warehouse structures, times have certainly changed over in the West Loop and many of these former industrial buildings have since been converted into stylish and fashionable loft residences that home buyers in Chicago continue to seek out.

Dozens of West Loop lofts for sale saturate the West Loop real estate market, but like any downtown Chicago neighborhood, a number of West Loop loft buildings stand out above the rest. While the list of desirable West Loop lofts certainly exceeds three individual buildings, here’s a quick look at just a few of our favorites:

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Chicago Luxury Lofts For Rent

Posted by Helaine Cohen on June 21st, 2014

With Chicago’s rental market as hot as it’s ever been, and Chicago lofts remaining one of the hottest property-types in town, it only makes sense Chicago luxury lofts for rent are currently being leased at a mind-blowing rate. High-end new construction rentals at 111 W. Wacker, 500 N. Lake Shore Drive, and 73 E. Lake certainly have certainly garnered a lot of attention from both renters and those working in the Chicago real estate industry, but even despite downtown Chicago’s new wave of apartment developments, there still seems to be quite the demand for Chicago luxury lofts for rent.

Whether it’s the high ceilings, the exposed brick, the spacious open layouts, or something different altogether, Chicagoans can’t seem to get enough of the dozens of…

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