Lululemon Lands at Tribune Tower, and the Mag Mile Is Coming Back

I've been selling Chicago real estate for 25 years, and our team has sold or rented dozens of residences at Tribune Tower. So when I heard that Lululemon signed a lease for roughly 12,000 square feet at the base of the tower, my reaction was simple: this is the news the building has been waiting for.

It's great news for current owners, and it's great news for the sales team working to sell the building's remaining residences. A name as big as Lululemon draws attention, and attention is what the Trib needs right now.

What we know about the deal

The store will sit at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Illinois Street, on one of the busiest blocks of the Magnificent Mile, just north of the river. The retail portion of the building is owned by North…

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Nimble: River North's All-Day Spot for Coffee, Wine and Everything in Between!

Nimble: River North's All-Day Spot for Coffee, Wine and Everything in Between

Some neighborhood spots do one thing well. Nimble, at 114 W. Chicago Avenue, does several. It opens in the morning as a coffee shop and becomes a relaxed wine and cocktail bar by evening. For anyone who lives in or near River North, it has quickly become the kind of place you stop into more than once a day.

A Historic Setting With a Modern Feel

Nimble sits inside the Bush Temple building, one of River North's most recognizable historic landmarks. The café pairs that old-world architecture with a clean, contemporary interior: warm textures, plenty of seating, and shelves stocked with curated goods. It feels polished without feeling formal. Some guests come in for a…

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Tribune Tower Market Update: What 19 Listings Reveal About Price, HOA Fees, and Taxes

Tribune Tower Residences — the condo conversion inside the landmark Tribune Tower at 435 N. Michigan Ave — has quietly become one of the more active luxury buildings on the Magnificent Mile. Between what's currently on the market and what's closed over the past several months, there's enough data here to paint a real picture of pricing, pace, and what ownership actually costs once taxes and assessments are factored in.

Active Listings: 12 Units on the Market

There are currently 12 active listings in the building, ranging from a $1,575,000 one-bedroom on the 8th floor up to a $7,000,000 three-bedroom on the 22nd. The average list price across all 12 sits at roughly $3,479,000.

Days on market tells a more interesting story than the average…

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What Nobody Tells You About Owning a Hotel-Condo at Trump Tower Chicago

Trump Tower Chicago sits right where the river meets Wabash, and its hotel-condo units get pitched as one of the easiest ways to own a piece of that view: buy a fully furnished unit, hand it to the hotel's rental program, and let the income roll in while you're away. As of this writing, there are 10 of these units actively listed — nine studios and a single one-bedroom — with prices ranging from roughly $305,000 up to $480,000. Before deciding whether one of these units belongs in a portfolio, it's worth pulling apart what ownership actually costs, how long these units tend to sit on the market, and what the return really looks like once every fee is accounted for.

The Case For Ownership

The appeal is real. These are fully furnished,…

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Skims Now Open On Rush St. In The Gold Coast!

SKIMS Chicago Flagship Store Opens in Gold Coast: Complete Guide

Chicago’s luxury retail scene just got a major upgrade. SKIMS, the globally popular shapewear and lifestyle brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, has opened its first flagship store in the city. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, the new store brings a fresh, modern shopping experience to one of Chicago’s most prestigious shopping districts.

Prime Location at 1000 North Rush Street

The SKIMS Chicago flagship is situated at 1000 North Rush Street, occupying a former 1960s bank building. The 6,500-square-foot space beautifully blends historic architectural details—such as curved features—with the brand’s signature minimalist design. Expect large glass windows, sculptural…

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Look At What $265K Gets You In Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood!

Key listing highlights:

• Price: $265,000

• Bedrooms: 2

• Bathrooms: 1

• Parking: None (nearby rental parking available)

• Taxes: $4,415.15 (2024)

• Assessments (HOA): $447/month (includes heat, water, insurance, scavenger)

Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street just steps from the lake, 832 W Lakeside Place Unit 3N sits in one of Chicago’s most dynamic and evolving neighborhoods: Uptown Chicago. More specifically, this address falls within the charming Clarendon Park pocket—a sub-area known for its residential feel, proximity to the lakefront, and classic Chicago architecture.

What makes this location particularly appealing is its balance. While Uptown is widely recognized for its vibrant…

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New Luxury Apartment Tower Coming to Lincoln Park

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This highly anticipated residential development at 1415 North Dayton Street is set to redefine modern living in Lincoln Park, one of Chicago’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This upcoming high-rise project blends luxury apartments, prime location, and lifestyle-driven amenities—making it a standout addition to the city’s North Side real estate market.

Prime Location in Lincoln Park

Located near the intersection of North Dayton Street and West Evergreen Avenue, 1415 North Dayton Street places residents in the heart of Lincoln Park. Known for its tree-lined streets,…

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Waymo Spotted in Chicago’s Gold Coast: A Glimpse of the Autonomous Future

Residents and pedestrians in Chicago’s upscale Gold Coast neighborhood got an unexpected look at the future today when a vehicle from Waymo was spotted driving near the intersection of Oak Street and State Street in Chicago. The sensor-covered vehicle immediately caught attention from people walking along the busy retail corridor, raising questions about whether autonomous vehicle testing could be expanding into the Windy City.

Waymo, the self-driving technology company owned by Alphabet Inc., has become one of the most recognizable names in autonomous driving. The company originally began as a project within Google before spinning off into its own entity in 2016. Since then, Waymo has launched autonomous ride-hailing services in several U.S.…

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Discovering Fulton Bond Condos: The New Luxury Benchmark in Chicago's West Loop

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Chicago's West Loop has long been a hotspot for urban revival, blending historic charm with modern innovation. Now, the neighborhood is set to welcome a game-changer: Fulton Bond, a sprawling condominium development that's reimagining high-end living in the Fulton Market District. Situated at 1325 West Fulton Street, this project by Sulo Development spans an entire city…

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A New Chapter for Lincoln Park: A 28-Story Apartment Tower on the Horizon

                                                                                                      Rendering Courtesy of bKL Architecture

Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood — long known for its leafy streets, historic architecture, and vibrant community — may soon welcome a striking new addition to its skyline. Developers Honore Properties and Peerless Development have unveiled plans for a 28-story apartment tower at 1415 North Dayton Street, a project that could bring over 300 new homes to this iconic North Side neighborhood.

The proposal, which is currently under review by city officials, envisions a 340-unit residential high-rise designed by local firm bKL Architecture. At its core, the design blends a traditional masonry podium with a sleek,…

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