Author: katerock
Cars near The Residences at The Vic duck for cover
If you pass by The Residences at The Vic today, it'll be hard to miss the line of cars parked nearby, that are under wraps, covered in brown cloth. [...]
Chicago rent barometer: the elusive five-bedroom apartment
We're always fascinated when we find a listing for a five-bedroom simplex or duplex apartment. When most renters pass the four-bedroom barrier they're [...]
Park View Place tells it like it is
With our recent speculation that the real investment properties are to be had south of the Loop, we couldn't help but notice the sign at Park View P [...]
Courtyard on the Park: open views, open house
Ok, so it's no Aqua, but on a much smaller scale, Courtyard on the Park, at 5936 S King Dr, also offers a multitude of unique views as the jutting f [...]
Amidst South Side's new home construction, plenty of open space
On a recent drive to the South Side (the blocks around King Dr, between 60th St and 50th St in particular), we noticed that for every new construction [...]
Townhouses on Ridge Blvd open themselves up in more ways than one
At a quick glance, we thought there were 14 units in this development, at 7345 N Ridge Blvd, because, well, we saw 14 front doors, seven above grade [...]
Terra cotta tile, brick detail in gem of a Rogers Park loft
Two-story loft buildings are rare in the current market, when bigger, often second-rate buildings are being converted, largely because the best stru [...]
Second-home owners ask, why stop at two?
Second-home owners have been a big force in the booming real estate market of the last decade, but the label is something of a misnomer, according to [...]
Renting in New York not as outrageous as Chicago likes to believe
Today being the 5th of the month, the absolute last day we can pay June rent without getting hit with a late fee, we couldn't help but feel the pinch [...]
Feel lucky? Apartment builders do; condo guys, not so much
Condo developers had their turn, but after a decade in the sun, their fortunes appear to be fading as apartment builders get ready to let the good tim [...]
New Homes Magazine names Beverly Place Chicago's best new townhouse
New Homes Magazine has named Beverly Place Chicago's best new townhouse. "This year our vote for the best townhouse development went to Beverly Plac [...]
Apartment Therapy deems Chicago site-worthy
For those Chicagoans who have drooled lustily over Apartment Therapy's makeovers and decorating tips for apartment renters, it's time to dust off your [...]
New Homes Magazine names South Chicago one of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods
New Homes Magazine has named South Chicago one of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods.
"Commercial and residential improvements have been underway in Sou [...]
Friday night gallery-hopping
Buckle up. Tonight we're headed to YoChicago's neighborhood photo galleries for Old Town, North Kenwood-Oakland and Lincoln Park (samples below).
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Architectural historian discusses Frank Lloyd Wright and modernism June 7
If noon rolls around on Wednesday and the thought of seeing your coworkers' faces in the cafeteria makes you want to dine at your desk, head instead t [...]
Apartment renters get creative: paint the walls with Post-Its
Maybe the saddest part of decorating your rented apartment is all those stark white walls. In our experience, even a green light to paint from your l [...]
The land of high-end rentals: Gold Coast mansion for $5,600 a month
You may never have enough money to own a mansion in the Gold Coast, but for $5,600 a month you can taste the sweet life of luxury for a brief period a [...]
New Homes Magazine names Odyssey Lofts Chicago's best new loft development
New Homes Magazine has named Odyssey Lofts Chicago's best new loft. "Odyssey Lofts, 775 W. Jackson Blvd., first grabbed our attention with the marke [...]
Tales from the rental front: the rent is always cheaper on the other side of the fence
We heard word from a friend in Logan Square recently who decided to move across the street from his current apartment. Why? When it came time to renew [...]
New Homes Magazine names Zen best new residential mid-rise
New Homes Magazine has named Zen Chicago's best new residential mid-rise. "Finally, the West Loop appears to have had enough of bland brick mid-rises [...]