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Local, state and federal buying incentives calm consumers and communities
By Robin Snyderman
Wall Street’s volatility – both sparked by and marked by unprecedented lending policies, record-high foreclosures, and the Fed’s t [...]
Gail Lissner: Condo development trends see a change of pace
The residential development trends in downtown Chicago are undergoing a transformation, as record numbers of new condominium units are completing cons [...]
North Side nexus: How four neighborhoods maintain their allure
The North Side: For Chicagoans, the term conjures visions of a sprawling, verdant park hugging harbors and bordered with beaches, or memories of a b [...]
Customization, conveniences are key at Lakeview East condos
By Andrew Peck
With its long list of building amenities, conveniences and customizable options, JFJ Development’s Broadway 3030 truly is a departu [...]
Find comfort, peace of mind in Avondale’s family-friendly townhouses
By Andrew Peck
Some Chicagoans may be shocked to hear it, but there is in fact life west of Western Avenue – and not just any old rugged city life. [...]
Skosey: True tab for dream home includes transportation costs
When most people shop for a home, their minds are on financing and floor plans, not the details of their daily commute. They’ll look up the local scho [...]
The New South
Streeterville and the Gold Coast may have a corner on the high-profile luxury tower market, and the South Loop and West Loop may be home to the tren [...]
Homes on the horizon
The real-estate downturn of the past year has affected every type of new-construction project and gut rehab within Chicago’s city limits, and the hi [...]
South Loop lofts and towers sail smoothly over market’s troubled waters
Developers always put on smiles and spout assurances of success when a real-estate market goes sour. But when pressed, few are willing or able to co [...]
Buyers have “superior” options at River North high-rise
By Andrew Peck
In a softened market, buyers become more judicious during their home searches. Many prospective home buyers seek the freedom to expr [...]
The flourishing Far North
A year ago, just about any Chicago neighborhood outside of the downtown area was described as “up and coming” in real-estate listings. New condo and [...]
Finding your first home
At first blush, the Chicago housing market doesn’t seem like the ideal environment for first-time buyers who are hunting for new-construction homes [...]
Lissner: Buyers taking a “wait and see” approach to home decisions
Buyers are continuing to wait on the sidelines so far in 2008, although there are some very enticing opportunities for buyers with good credit. A decr [...]
Skosey: Bus rapid transit plan puts a glimmer in developers’ eyes
Recently, Mayor Richard Daley and the Chicago Transit Authority made news by accepting a $153 million grant from the US Department of Transportation t [...]
Go west: Location, selection make the West Loop a hot spot for young professionals
Historically, the West Loop has been a market district, and an active storage and shipping industry still operates in the neighborhood. Among the fo [...]
Pure living in the West Loop
How does an up-and-coming developer stand out in a neighborhood filled with new condominiums? For Sunrise Equities, the answer was simple: Choose a [...]
Location key to R+D659’s appeal
Change is in the air at the corner of Randolph and Desplaines streets, the future site of R+D659, one of the West Loop’s most exciting new condo devel [...]
Transforming neighborhoods through the power of place-making
In 2005, Dave Marcucci of Mississauga, a city in Ontario, Canada, decided his neighborhood needed a change. After surveying his block, he noticed ther [...]
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