Found 30 blog entries tagged as Chicago condos.


Park Tower Condos 800 North MichganChicago condos have been hot in 2013, with inventory low in this market full of incredible residences. That's why it's exciting for potential Chicago condo buyers when they hear about top-tier condos available in the city's most desirable locations, and no where could that be more representative than in the amazing array of condos available at 800 North Michigan – Park Tower, a grouping of 117 condos on 67 floors that sit atop the world-famous Park Hyatt Chicago Hotel.

Lucien Lagrange Architects designed this building back in 2000, and ever since, it has been one of the most sought-after condo spaces in the Windy City, and in addition to the stellar architectural and interior qualities of this building, much of its desirability has to do with location.

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Search Chicago Condos For SaleWhen it comes to buying a condo in Chicago, some home buyers have a general idea of what neighborhood they prefer, while others even have a designated list of buildings in which they hope to find a new place. Whether it’s a community’s general feel and atmosphere or the location and amenities of a particular downtown Chicago condo building, it’s not uncommon in the world of Chicago real estate for buyers to have predetermined choices in mind before even beginning the home buying process.

For those Chicago home buyers in particular, our website is specifically designed to make the search for your dream condo and easy and efficient as possible. Are you searching for a Chicago condo for sale in a specific neighborhood? No problem! All you have to do is…

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Chicago condos flying off the marketThe Chicago condo market continues to benefit from increased competition and buyer demand, as prices hit a 32-month high in June, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices.

Prices for both condos and single family homes reached high levels to begin the summer buying season, with condo prices up an additional 4.6 percent to the single family homes’ 3.3 percent rise in prices on a month-over-month basis.

This data puts Chicago condo prices back to where they were in April 2002, signaling a return to normalcy for the condo and housing market in the greater Chicagoland area. Also eye-popping is the fact that condo prices are 23.5 percent higher than where they were from the low experienced in March 2012.

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Chicago condo real estate newsMuch of the nation’s housing market has gained momentum over the past year due in part to a diminishing inventory ramping up buyer demand and boosting competition, creating a seller’s market. In Chicago, that trend has been exemplified by the area’s condo market.

According to a recent report from Crain’s Chicago Business, downtown Chicago condo sales are up by more than half this year compared to last and that increase has put a serious dent in the inventory of unsold units. This has led to developers pondering their next move for the next major city condo project to satisfy hungry condo buyers.

Everyone is still waiting to see exactly who steps up and gets underway with the next huge condo development.

“The reason to be first is while you're out…

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Chicago condosCombining elements of classic architecture with state-of-the-art modern amenities that would entice any condo buyer, the residences at Ten East Delaware truly represent the best of both worlds when it comes to Chicago condo living. Located just blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile, this building in the heart of the Gold Coast is home to some of the most refined and sought-after Chicago dwellings available.

The huge windows in this building offer amazing views of the downtown Chicago skyline, and apartments are equipped with superbly upkept hardwood floors, not to mentioned over sized ceilings and large floor plans. And if culinary excellence factors into the equation for your Chicago condo purchase, the residences at Ten East…

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With world-renowned eateries like Alinea and Avec, Chicago has made its way to the forefront on national culinary excellence over the past decade or so. For Chicago condo owners and the city's residents, living in areas like River North, the Gold Coast, Streeterville and Lincoln Park often means quick and easy access to some of the finest dining and libations in the nation, and a recent report from Crain's Chicago Business gave the details on some stellar additions to this fine city's bustling food and beverage culture.

First off, there's Three Dots and a Dash, located beneath Lettuce Entertain You's Bub City at 435 N. Clark Street in River North. What is it, you ask? Why only the city's most hip tiki bar, with Polynesian and Hawaiian-style drinks and…

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Chicago homes for saleIt took Chicago awhile to catch up with the housing market boom that much of the nation has experienced in 2013, but a recent report from Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED), as reported in Chicago Magazine, shows many positive signs for those looking to unload their Chicago condos and Chicago homes for sale.

According to MRED, 7,998 Chicago home sales occurred in June, which is a massive year-over-year improvement from June 2012, when 30 percent less homes sold. And May 2013 was even stronger year-over-year, with 39 percent more Chicago homes selling in comparison with May 2012. These homes were also being absorbed much more quickly in terms of when they went on the market and when they actually sold. Homes were on the market for an average of just 96…

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Chicago condosIn a trend that falls in line with what much of the nation has been experiencing in 2013, Chicago condos and homes for sale are seeing low inventory, high prices, bidding wars, and quick turnaround between when a property or space is listed and when it is sold.

A recent report from the Sun-Times used the example of Jason and Megan Komenda, a couple expecting a child who were looking to move out of their Chicago condo in Lincoln Square to find a larger home. It took the Komenda's three attempts to close on a home, due to higher-priced offers ousting their initial bids—and when they did secure a property, it was only because another buyer fell through due to complications.

While this scenario might sound difficult, it's actually pretty indicative of the…

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Chicago condosCase Shiller produces some of the most reliable and depended-upon reports for Chicago condos and homes, and a recent report published by the company shows Chicago condo prices seeing record gains from April to May of this year, the most recent months on record.

These record gains for Chicago condos came in the form of the value of these spaces going up 6 percent on average from just one month to the next. Condo values for this time period also reached highs they had not seen since July of 2011, but more importantly, they are up 18.1 percent from their market lows, signaling a turnaround in the Chicago condo market that has been evidenced recently in increased buyer demand and extremely low inventory rates. Overall, Chicago condo prices were up by 11.9…

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Chicago luxury condoChicago condo sales in the high-end range of the market are taking the city by storm. There has been a resurgence in high-rise development and construction over the last few years that is fueling the Chicago condo real estate market. According to a recent report by Coldwell Banker, sales of Chicago real estate in the high-end market rose in 2012, and the expectation is that 2013 could be an even better year.

Real estate priced $5 million and over have been known to sell for incredible amounts of money, including the penthouse sale at Park Tower that topped out at $1,900 per square foot. The gorgeous penthouse is located at 800 North Michigan Avenue, an address that synonymous with luxury living. Some are starting to equate the prices of high-end Chicago…

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