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Interested in Chicago's most exclusive rentals? Take a look at this spectacular collection of rentals all with an asking price of $10,000/month...

60 E. Monroe #6202  

With three-bedrooms and 3.5-baths, renters at 60 E Monroe #6202 are treated to such delights as floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef’s kitchen and some stunning views. The building also brings in amenities including a fitness room, an outdoor garden terrace and sky lounges, plus an indoor swimming pool. 

60 E. Monroe #5801

Staying in the same building, unit #5801 is a three-bedroom, three-bath rental with 2,400 square feet of living space. The price point affords high-end appliances, wide plank wood flooring and large walk-in closets.  

333 N. Canal #2205

With river and city

Thanks to a year that was largely defined by a global pandemic and social unrest, luxury home sales in Chicago’s suburbs outpaced the city in 2020, according to newly released data.

Within Chicago’s city limits, home sales priced at $1 million and over dropped roughly 7% last year, while suburban home sales at that same price point spiked a jaw-dropping 40%.

Even with Chicago’s decline in luxury home sales, both the city and the seven surrounding counties combined recorded 2,922 homes sold at $1 million and over, the most ever on record and 16% more than 2019’s total that represented the previous record.

According to Crain’s, Lake Forest was among the villages that saw a significant surge, tallying 149 sales, or an increase of 69%. Other North

If you're a first time home buyer looking for a condo in Lincoln Park, there are lots of different possibilities to consider. So to help get your search started, we've highlighted 4 unique buildings in the Lincoln Park neighborhood that might be a perfect fit, both in terms of lifestyle AND budget.

2600 N. Southport

2600 N. Southport is an awe-inspiring brick facade condo building  in an unbeatable location. The property is close to all that Lincoln Park and the Southport Corridor have to offer, including transit, fine dining, entertainment, shopping, theater, green parks, and so much more! The property built in 1978 has only 65 units varying in size which provides exclusivity and boutique style living at its finest.

345 W Fullerton

Located at

Looking for plenty of living space along with luxury finishes and amenities in your new Chicago apartment or rental? Take a closer look at Chicago's most impressive 4-bedroom rentals currently on the market.

1140 N. Wells #PH

Available for a mesmerizing $45,000 per month, a penthouse unit at 1140 N Wells comes with 8,500 square feet of living space, in a two-level design. This four-bedroom plus a den unit also includes a private elevator and a chef’s kitchen. The rooftop terrace adds in a swimming pool and hot tub, a fire pit, an outdoor shower and more.

NEMA - 1210 S. Indiana #PH7

In comparison, a penthouse unit at 1210 S Indiana currently rents for more than $19,000 per month. This four-bedroom unit comes with 2,700 square feet of living

Lincoln Park is where you’ll find some of Chicago’s most expensive real estate on the market. But unlike the city’s downtown core, where condos dominate the housing landscape, jaw-dropping asking prices in Lincoln Park are usually attached to sprawling single-family homes with all the bells and whistles.

1932 N. Burling Street - $45M

Currently the priciest home listed on the Chicago real estate market, 1932 N. Burling is a sprawling, 25,000 square foot mansion situated squarely on one of the city’s most exclusive streets. Inside you’ll find 6 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, and the home grounds are meticulously maintained and feature multiple fountains, a reflecting pool, and an antique garden pavilion that resembles something reminiscent of the French

Thinking about a new construction condo in the new year? Here's where you'll want to start your search in 2021...

Tribune Tower East

One of the most anticipated new properties out there is Tribune Tower East. At 102-stories high, the building will someday take over as Chicago’s second tallest building. It will eventually house hundreds of condos, a hotel, a large parking garage, some retail space and likely plenty of added amenities.

Cirrus Chicago

Another luxury property is coming to Lakeshore East. Cirrus brings with it a long list of amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, fire pits and a dog park. In addition, you’ll eventually find a fitness and yoga studio, a bike room, an indoor pool and lounge, along with a massage room, a wine

As the newest luxury development of its kind in Lakeview East, The Clark Collection is definitely making a grand showing. This new construction, boutique property offers three-bedroom condos with up to 2.5-baths and some desirable outdoor space.

Made up of a total 12 units, the condos of this property come complete with wide-plank Oak hardwoods, high ceilings and large master baths with heated floors. The condos also include European cabinetry, quartz countertops and high-end appliances.

The penthouse units add in private elevator access and roof decks, as well as sweeping views of the lake, Wrigley Field and the city skyline. While all units come with large front patios, the option exists to purchase additional rooftop deck space for an extra fee.

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If you’re interested in buying a condo in the near future, you’ll likely have plenty of options to choose from. As the pandemic continues, we’re seeing fewer single-family homes on the market to choose from but more condos.

According to Black Knight’s new Mortgage Monitor report, the available home inventory is at an all-time low, but condos are seeing more availability right now. That’s especially true in larger cities that seem to be losing residents.

Some believe it may be the result of home buyers looking for more space for their families, and more outdoor opportunities amid the ongoing pandemic. While some may be in search of a place with more work-at-home and remote learning space, others may simply be less concerned about living farther out if they

Construction on the recently renamed St. Regis Chicago is wrapping up and the city’s new 95-story high-rise is finally starting to welcome its first residents. As reported by Crain’s, developers of the project said first move-ins took place in earlier this month and will continue to happen regularly moving forward.

For buyers immediately moving in and opting not to rent out their unit, the 47th floor amenity level still isn’t finished, and the hotel and hospitality offering aren’t quite ready yet either.

Along with the building’s 393 condo residences, plans also called for a 191-room hotel, which will include Alinea Group-run bars and restaurants as well.
Although a number of St. Regis Residences on the MLS are labeled pending, just 3 are active,

The luxury apartment building known as Halsted Flats has hit the market for the second time in as many years, this time with a price tag of a cool $125 million.

Located at 3740 N. Halsted and only blocks from Wrigley Field, Halsted Flats contains 269 units with studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans.

According to Crain’s, Halsted Flats is one of the largest apartment buildings to be listed since the pandemic started, and its location outside of downtown is actually what could make this a more attractive opportunity right now than something in the heart the city, where uncertainty in pricing and demand heading into next year and beyond still looms.

Recent data from CoStar shows Halsted Flats is 91% occupied and the average rental price