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A closer look at the turnkey condos at 1600 N Halsted

A closer look at the turnkey condos at 1600 N Halsted

Our recent post on The Axis, a 20-unit conversion in Lincoln Park, mentioned a pair of upgraded one-bedroom condos ready for immediate occupancy. The [...]
That audacious lean at 600 North Fairbanks

That audacious lean at 600 North Fairbanks

Here are a couple more photos from 600 North Fairbanks, with special attention paid to the building's famous angle that's had YoChicago talking sin [...]
Two upgraded condos available at The Axis in Lincoln Park

Two upgraded condos available at The Axis in Lincoln Park

Sales haven't moved at The Axis since Yo checked in last August, but the Lincoln Park conversion project offers something that's still sought-after [...]

Quote of the day: A personal touch, even for high-rise buyers

“Imagine buying a one-plus-den and being treated as a single-home buyer; that’s the difference of how [JFJ Development president Jon Zitzman] deals wi [...]

Overhaul for Cook County's property tax system?

In New Homes Magazine's March issue, columnist Don DeBat takes a look at the "antiquated" property tax system in Cook County. A solution might be foun [...]
Astoria Tower's floor plan keeps parking inside

Astoria Tower's floor plan keeps parking inside

Yo wrote last year about Astoria Tower's innovative layout, which wrapped condos around a central core of parking spots, keeping State and 9th streets [...]

Ripped from the headlines: Down payments on the rise for some buyers

Down payments going up in some areas Sun-Times University Village Association expands Near West Gazette Roanoke Building earns national landmark s [...]
Developer plans to live in four-story Old Town project

Developer plans to live in four-story Old Town project

Palais 1418, a four-unit development at 1418 N LaSalle St, would like to claim the Gold Coast as its home neighborhood - but alas, it's a bit too far [...]
155 North Aberdeen's sales nearing halfway point

155 North Aberdeen's sales nearing halfway point

There's not much going on at 155 N Aberdeen St (the future home of a 12-home luxury development of the same name), but the project is about half-sold, [...]

Ripped from the headlines: Home sales headed for 2004 levels?

Home prices will fall farther before recovery WaPo Renters allege scam at condo building Chicago Journal Rogers Park gains 150 parking spots Chica [...]

Quote of the day: Buyers might miss the best time to buy

"Once the market flattens out, it’s going to start to come back up. [Buyers] are going to be left in the position of waiting a little too long. I’ve s [...]
A street-level look at 600 North Fairbanks

A street-level look at 600 North Fairbanks

We've heard a lot over the past year about 600 North Fairbanks' place in the Streeterville skyline; Blair Kamin called it "quietly elegant," and Yo' [...]
Sales update: 2 condos remaining at 1259 W Adams

Sales update: 2 condos remaining at 1259 W Adams

The five-unit building at 1259 W Adams St has been in delivery for a year or more, but two "vanilla-box" homes remain. (That makes the development 60 [...]

Ripped from the headlines: Best Buy coming to Hancock Center

Best Buy to open retail spot in Hancock Center Crain's City planner explains Harper Court HP Herald Joint venture to buy South Loop dorm Crain's [...]
Marina City under construction, circa 1960

Marina City under construction, circa 1960

This striking photograph of Marina City's construction comes courtesy of Wikipedia user Sba2, who uploaded the photo and licensed it through Creativ [...]
Parking in River North: The Huron perspective

Parking in River North: The Huron perspective

My writeup on River North's parking options for luxury homes didn't make mention of The Huron at 8 E Huron St, but now I've got the skinny on the avai [...]
Several condos left at 600 North Fairbanks

Several condos left at 600 North Fairbanks

Although the sales center is shut down and the building has been in delivery since November, a handful of homes still remains at 600 North Fairbanks i [...]
MCL's ParkView gets its copper

MCL's ParkView gets its copper

During a stroll through Streeterville this morning, I snapped these photos of ParkView, the 47-story high-rise by MCL Companies at 505 N McClurg Ct. [...]
Convenient public transit can be a boon to property owners

Convenient public transit can be a boon to property owners

By Peter Skosey Think about the places where you’ve lived. Aside from your apartment or house, what do you remember most? Chances are, the surroundin [...]
Overhaul needed for Cook County’s property tax system

Overhaul needed for Cook County’s property tax system

By Don DeBat With Chicago homeowners reeling from the largest property tax increase in the city’s history, it may be time to consider an overhaul of [...]
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