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Plans for a magnificent new tower were detailed this morning on Curbed, and if you haven’t seen the initial renderings, this latest proposal from Wanda Commercial Properties will likely make your jaw drop. Standing 89 stories high, the new mixed-use tower would include a 5-star hotel and both residential and commercial space. The site in which the building would be constructed is in the upscale and ultra-urban New Eastside neighborhood, just a few doors down from the renowned Aqua building.

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

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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

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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

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So much of the downtown Chicago real estate market is comprised of towering high-rise condominiums and apartments for rent, and while there’s certainly advantages to living in one Chicago’s many skyscraping residential developments, what about home buyers or renters who want both the convenience factor and allure of living downtown, only without the high-rise lifestyle?

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

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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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