More bad news for the "home prices are crashing" crowd
The federal Office for Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) quarterly report is one of the most complete and reliable snapshots of the state of housi [...]
New retailer, restaurant for Block 37
A Club Monaco clothing store and a new Lettuce Entertain You restaurant are among the latest tenants to sign deals at 108 North State Street, Joseph F [...]
A gray day in Avondale
Before he departed for sunnier climes, our fabulous intern Lou took to the streets of Avondale to capture something of the neighborhood's character:
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Chicago deal of the day: free closing costs and plasma TV at 1343 W Winona
The developer of 1343 W Winona St, a conversion in Uptown just south of Andersonville, will for a limited time pay closing costs up to $4,000 and th [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Neighbors hit Spire with lawsuit
Neighbors hit Spire with lawsuit Crain's
Lofts planned on Milwaukee in Bucktown Chicago Journal
Group's mission: save side yards Chicago Journal
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Quote of the day: Cities need to become family-friendly
"Urban centers that have been traditional favorites for young singles, such as Chicago, Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, have experien [...]
New book takes on Chicago's changing downtown
Downtown junkies, take note: a new book chronicles the changing face of the greater Loop area. Downtown Chicago in Transition, by Eric Bronsky and [...]
Chicagoland deal of the day: 10 cans of food for a $5,000 discount on a home
Park Ridge-based Norwood Builders is offering a deal with a charitable twist. For every non-perishable food item you donate, you get $500 off a new ho [...]
600 North Lake Shore Drive scores on glass, not on fake balconies
We're a little obsessed lately with parking podiums - ie, why developers of high-rises so often hide parking behind walls of brick, stone or concret [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Lincoln Square merchants to fight eminent domain
Lincoln Sq merchants to fight eminent domain Reader
Bucktown, Wicker Park buck housing trend Booster
Developer changes plans for Evanston project [...]
Home prices – plummeting steeply or slipping slowly?
The S&P / Case Shiller Home Price Indices for September were released today.
The Trib's headline is typically over the top: "Home prices plummet [...]
Report: Foreclosure crisis will cost Chicago $3.9B
Chicago is projected to lose $3.9 billion in the foreclosure crisis, according to an AP story out today. The story, which draws from a report prepared [...]
A miniature car to go with the miniature condos at The Flats at LaSalle
Evidently, the folks at The Flats on LaSalle love all things tiny. As we've noted before, the units are itsy bitsy - a mere 250 to 375 square feet. [...]
We like to watch: 154 Lofts on West Hubbard
I'll confess a soft spot for old-school timber lofts, so I was curious to check out 154 Lofts on West Hubbard, Foxford Development's conversion of a [...]
Mandarin Oriental to host art exhibit and sale
It's not easy to stand out in Chicago's crowded market for ultra-luxury condos. The team behind Mandarin Oriental Tower often touts its affiliation [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Jackson Sr says "unscrupulous" mortgage lenders targeting minorities
Jackson Sr: some lenders targeting minorities Sun-Times
Sale of the week: $2.2M in Winnetka Chicago Mag
Group says Grayslake assessments unfair Tr [...]
Bank files foreclosure lawsuit on west suburban condo project
This just in from Crain's: a 46-unit condo project in west suburban Hillside appears to be in trouble. Fifth Third Bank Chicago has filed a foreclosur [...]
Name the nabe of the bird mosaic
The holidays are upon us, so what better time to score a snazzy YoChicago T-shirt and yo-yo? If you're the first person to name the neighborhood of [...]
Architect FitzGerald wins IMPACT award, touts CHA redevelopment model
Pat FitzGerald, of FitzGerald Associates Architects, has snagged the IMPACT award from the Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago, given each year to an i [...]
Chicago deal of the day: price reductions at Lincoln Crossing
Back in May, we posted on price cuts at Lincoln Crossing, Lettvin Development Company's new five-story building at 5558 N Lincoln Ave. We got word r [...]