A peek inside Pearson on the Park
Pearson on the Park, Hawthorne Development Corp.'s conversion at 222 E Pearson, is so close to the Magnificent Mile that buyers might wake up one mo [...]
Lights (out) on Broadway: Uptown conversion on hold at the moment
We've long been curious about the three-story brick building on the southwest corner of Broadway and Leland, in Uptown's theater district. Last time [...]
Chicago deal of the day: $20,000 to $40,000 off condos at Lincoln Crossing
As part of a developer closeout, Lettvin Development Co. is offering price cuts on condos at Lincoln Crossing, a five-story new-construction project [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Daley's affordable housing proposal debated
Affordable housing proposal debated Trib
Lincoln Park 2520 to replace hospital Trib
Empty spaces coming to Mag Mile Crain's
Cheiftan gets funding [...]
Madison Street – East Garfield Park, Near West Side
A drive through more scenes of urban devastation - finally entering a stretch of the Near West Side that's experiencing a rebirth of new construction [...]
Driving along West Madison St, Chicago
This is the part of the city that doesn't get shown to touring dignitaries. Vast tracts of the city of Chicago look just like this - vacant lots, boa [...]
Rebuilding Together, a homeowner’s experience
The last Saturday in April is National Rebuilding Day, sponsored by Rebuilding Together, an organization that helps keep low income elderly, disabled [...]
The Residences at the Grove, Forest Park
Kendall Anderson shows us around this lushly-landscaped condo / townhome development - across the street from the last stop on the Blue Line El and a [...]
A drive down Madison Street, Forest Park, IL
Madison Street in Forest Park once had a well-deserved reputation as a place to party hearty.
The street is now maturing into a retail / restauran [...]
Motor Row Lofts, South Loop, Chicago, Part two
An overview of the redevelopment of 3 loft buildings in Chicago's Motor Row Landmark District. [...]
Motor Row Lofts, South Loop, Chicago, Part one
An overview of the redevelopment of 3 loft buildings in Chicago's Motor Row Landmark District. [...]
Silver Cloud condos, Hyde Park, Chicago, Part two
This vintage high-rise is two blocks from the lake and an easy walk to the University of Chicago.
Sudler Sotherby's Susan Casty takes us on a tour [...]
Silver Cloud condos, Hyde Park, Chicago, Part one
This vintage high-rise is two blocks from the lake and an easy walk to the University of Chicago.
Sudler Sotherby's Susan Casty takes us on a tour [...]
The Hyde Park Chicago market
At the end of a tour of Silver Cloud condos, 5346 S Cornell, Sudler Sotheby's Susan Casty gave me an overview of real estate market condition. [...]
Westhaven Park, Near West Side, Chicago
Phase II of this development near the United Center features 3-story live work homes and a variety of condos. [...]
Heritage Homes of West Village, Chicago
Steve Barton gives us an overview of the 102 new condos and townhomes in this North Lawndale development - where he's also a buyer. [...]
Emerald condos, 123 S Green, Chicago’s West Loop
Eco-friendly twin towers in the booming West Loop neighborhood. [...]
Pure condos, 24 S Morgan, Chicago’s West Loop
Take a tour of this new 75-unit boutique mid-rise in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. [...]
Up for a little Realtor-bashing?
Tune in to CBS 60 Minutes Sunday night, May 13.
Lesley Stahl contends that "at the moment the traditional Realtors are doing everything they can to h [...]
The Real Estate Curmudgeon – treating your skin disease
Chatham and Belmont Heights are comparable neighborhoods in many ways. So why does a 4-bedroom 2-bath bungalow sell for $225k in Chatham and $350-$4 [...]