Chicago Real Estate News & Neighborhood Notes - Chicago Lofts

Is West Grand River North's Top Loft Building?

It’s not very often lofts at 300 W. Grand hit the open market, and when you see inside this amazing River North loft conversion, you might just understand why. Also known as the West Grand Lofts, units inside this downtown gem offer all the classic loft features home buyers want like high timber ceiling, tons of exposed brick, roomy open layouts, and even private balcony space—which isn’t always easy to find attached to an authentic loft located in the heart of the Windy City.

What also makes 300 W. Grand unique are the options that are found within. On one hand, you might find a spacious 1-bed, 1-bath loft at a relatively affordable price, while on the other hand, the penthouse loft unit here is a magnificent 4-bed, 2.5 bath with all the space and…

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Where to Search Work-Live Lofts in Chicago Right Now

It seems more and more people are starting to work from home, at least during part of the work week, and if you find yourself in a somewhat similar situation, it’s important to consider not only your personal needs when looking for a new condo for sale in downtown Chicago, but also your professional needs as well.

A Forbes article from 2013 estimated 30 million Americans work from a home office at least once per week, with a study from Telework Research Network estimating that number is expected to increase by 63% in the next five years. New technologies like video conferencing are making travel and office expansion less necessary, which is just one contributing factor in the growing trend of working from home. Other benefits include cutting down on…

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Four Affordable West Loop Loft Buildings

Despite the luxury market being red hot around downtown Chicago, plenty of home buyers out there are still looking for affordability in a new place to call home, especially all the Millennials who are finally starting to test the waters of home ownership for the very first time. But as one of the largest markets in the country, there’s certainly a lot to sift through if you’re actively browsing what’s available, and for many in Chicago, there’s nothing quite like a chic and stylish loft unit in one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the city: the West Loop.

For years, lofts in the West Loop have been a favorite among younger professionals or those working in creative industries, but given the demand for loft spaces and the desirability most tend to…

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One of the Truest Lofts You'll Find on the Chicago Real Estate Market

In an area as vast as downtown Chicago, lots of different housing options are available to home buyers, including a wide range of residential lofts that are as fashionable as it gets. Among all the different styles of loft condos in Chicago are concrete lofts, timber lofts, soft lofts, work-live lofts, and any number of other loft options that have a distinct or unique style.

For some home buyers, finding a nice blend between a classic residential loft and a nice, clean, and comfortable living space is ideal, while others specifically want an authentic Chicago loft residence in its truest form.

If you think you may be someone who prefers the latter, there’s an opportunity over at 727 South Dearborn Street that you just don’t see very often, and is…

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