West Loop vs South Loop, Part 2, housing volume and variety
Two developers strongly identified with their neighborhoods square off in a discussion of the relative merits of their neighborhoods.
David Chase, [...]
The South Loop vs the West Loop
Watch two developers square off in a discussion of the relative merits of their neighborhoods.
David Chase, CEO of the Thrush Companies and develop [...]
West Loop vs South Loop, Part 1, boundaries and pioneers
Two developers strongly identified with their neighborhoods square off in a discussion of the relative merits of their neighborhoods.
David Chase, [...]
Ranquist aims for "SoHo" feel with 2028 W Division
We've recently posted on several ultra-contemporary Ranquist Development projects rising on Division Street in Wicker Park, prompting a range of rea [...]
Bursting Barry’s bubble
Several days back Yo’s Barry Pearce picked up on a New York Times article speculating that Chicago might see the first year-over-year housing price de [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Bush proposing aid for mortgage holders
Bush proposing aid for mortgage holders AP (via Trib)
New law helps renters learn of foreclosure Southtown
Builders try to limit storm damage Tr [...]
Comment of the day: people in glass houses…
"Division St. is home to a ton of modern new developments just like this. I think it's great. I wouldn't throw stones from it but it's great."
- Stok [...]
Quote of the day: taxes, financing rates could push homeowners out of Chicago
"As Houlihan’s office has been warning, rising taxes together with high financing rates could sweep hundreds if not thousands of residents out of the [...]
Why buy on a commercial street? Price, convenience, urban excitement…
We recently asked why so many buyers have been willing to buy condos on busy commercial streets such as Halsted, Belmont and Ashland, and received a f [...]
Chicago deal of the day: $5,000 closing costs credit at Sheridan Tower
Twenty Nine Thirty Sheridan Tower, a 22-story condo conversion at 2930 N Sheridan Rd, is offering buyers a $5,000 closing cost credit through Sept 30. [...]
Dept of getting what you pay for: "as-is" units at Granville Gardens
Condo conversions can do terrible things to vintage buildings: developers often shove hulking breakfast bars into what were nice, modestly sized ki [...]
What do developers do between deals?
Earlier today West Loop developer David Chase and South Loop developer Keith Giles participated in a Yo-sponsored discussion of the relative merits [...]
What do developers do between deals?
Earlier today West Loop developer David Chase (740 Fulton) and South Loop developer Keith Giles (X/O Condominiums) participated in a debate over the [...]
Comment of the day: the young and credit-crunched
"My knowledge comes from working with buyers on the North Side of Chicago over the past several years! I can't speak for a 'majority' of Lake View hom [...]
Quote of the day: go find your own neighborhood to pioneer
Today we're taking a cue from commenter Paulj, who pointed out this quote from a story in the Chicago Journal:
"I moved to this neighborhood 22 years [...]
New construction weathers the storm in Lake View
Almost all of the signs of last week's storm have been cleared from the streets and roofs and yards of northwestern Lake View, and I just got electric [...]
Kedzie GreenLife architect dishes on project's eco-friendly features
Bill Worn, of Worn Jerabek Architects, recently gave us the lowdown on the inner workings of Kedzie GreenLife. As we mentioned recently, Terra Firma [...]
We like to watch: light and air at 2157 W Division
During last week's storm, we gathered at the windows to watch sheets of rain travel from west to east. Imagine the weather show you'd get from this [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Falor loses 3rd condo-hotel
Falor loses 3rd condo-hotel Crain's
Bucktown convent may go condo Chicago Journal
New on the market: North Kenwood Chicago Mag
Hairston: slum lo [...]
Apres la deluge
Here's an unexpectedly positive outcome of last week's microburst, which wrought a whole lotta damage on the city's North Side and suburbs. A very l [...]