If you’re like many Chicagoans who are opting to rent rather than buy in the downtown area, there’s certainly a lot to consider, as the apartment landscape seems to be changing and evolving constantly. News for an apartment tower that will replace the old Howard Johnson Inn at LaSalle and Superior broke yesterday, while other projects nearing completion like Madison at Racine in the West Loop will
…Chicago Real Estate News & Neighborhood Notes
Divvy Looks to be the Largest Bike Sharing System in North America
Divvy Bike Sharing Expansion Details Released
Earlier this month, stats were released for Chicago’s very popular Divvy bike sharing program, with news also coming out about a possible expansion to bring even more Divvy bikes to Chicago’s neighborhoods in addition to 3,000 that are already part of the fleet.
Yesterday, even more details were released about the Divvy expansion, which is set to get underway in the spring of 2015. Once completed, the additional bikes and Divvy bike stations added next year would bring the system total to 475 stations, with 4,750 bikes in all.
As for possible locations for the new Divvy bike hubs, the company promises many will be in parts of Chicago that don’t already have a strong Divvy presence, claiming that
…An Updated Look at West Loop Lofts For Sale
Restaurant Row on Randolph Street continues to expand and feature some of Chicago’s finest restaurants, bars and eateries, while development all along Madison Street and throughout many of the West Loop’s side streets
…Million Dollar Lofts For Sale in Chicago
Neighborhoods like Streeterville and the Gold Coast are where you’ll find some of Chicago’s most expensive condominiums and historic single-family homes for sale, but if it’s a million dollar loft
…Chicago's Best Selling Neighborhoods in June
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Traditionally, the summer months bring a little bit of a slowdown to the Chicago real estate market, but a recent article from Chicago Agent Magazine documented higher sales activity in the city of Chicago over the broader Chicagoland region over the entire month of June. Using data from Redfin, several charts relating to the total home sales, single-family home sales, and condominium sales in several of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods are featured below; and as you can see, the Lincoln Park real estate market seems to be on fire as we enter the dog-days of summer.
A recorded 120 condo sales, just one sale under the Lakeview total, and 61 single-family home sales were seen in Lincoln Park last month, while other high-activity neighborhoods included
…A New Mixed-Use Tower Coming to the New Eastside?
At nearly 1,150 feet high, the new New Eastside mixed-use tower would become Chicago’s third tallest building, behind only the Willis Tower and Trump Tower Chicago. According to the outlet that first published the report, the $900 million project could be finished as
…July 4th Weekend in Chicago
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While many Chicagoans flock to lake country in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana for the 4th of July weekend, plenty of events and festivals are still taking place for those who are sticking around and the thousands of tourists who travel to Chicago to enjoy one of the summer’s most anticipated holidays.
If you are one of those locals who will be in Chicago for July 4th, or perhaps someone who may be spending the holiday weekend here in the Windy City, here’s a quick list of things to do in Chicago over the July 4th weekend in 2014.
Fireworks at Navy Pier
Like any major city, or small town for that matter, there will of course be a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the sky as soon as the sun sets over downtown. This year’s July 4th
…Luxury Chicago Foreclosures For Sale - Gold Coast Realty
Many associate Chicago foreclosures for sale with low-end housing in neighborhoods slightly less desirable than say, the Gold Coast for example. But in a market as large as Chicago, foreclosures are listed at all kinds of price points, of which include a number of luxury properties.
Two Chicago foreclosures for sale are currently priced over $1 million: a beautiful single-family home in Lakeview and an equally impressive townhome in the heart of River North. Other great opportunities on luxury foreclosures in downtown Chicago include a 2 bedroom, 2 ½ bath at 680 N. Lake Shore Drive; a roomy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom at 345 N. LaSalle; and a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at 222 N. Columbus with a unique layout and a ton of potential.
If you’ve never
…Rare Rental Opportunity at Marshall Field Jr Mansion in Chicago's South Loop
Well, situated directly in the heart of the South Loop—where high-rises, mid-rises, and loft conversions define the surrounding real estate landscape—a rare and perfect opportunity has presented itself for someone who truly wants all the benefits of living in downtown Chicago, but in a location that features a bit more elegance, charm, and character than many of the large-scale
…Search Lincoln Park Condos For Sale Using Our Extensive Building Directory
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Aptly named for the vast park space bordering one of Chicago’s most iconic and recognizable green spaces, the Lincoln Park neighborhood is arguably the north side’s most desirable locations for home buyers or renters to consider when searching for a new place to call home. Situated right off the lakefront and boasting a unique and robust sense of community, Lincoln Park encompasses a broad set of housing options across its boundaries, which are defined by Diversey Parkway to the north, the Chicago River to the west, North Avenue to the south and of course Lake Michigan to the east.
Generally, Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s most affluent neighborhoods with single-family homes averaging over $1 million and other properties listing for well over that
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