We like to watch: 5 models open at 1720 S Michigan Ave, in South Loop
The CMK Companies recently unveiled five model units at its 1720 S Michigan Ave tower, a 33-story structure that maximizes downtown views by minimi [...]
Infill, Block X in the West Loop
Join Phil Berger, YoChicago's peripatetic architecture critic, for a look at the West Loop's Block X.
Block X, built by The Thrush Companies and d [...]
Introducing Infill, with Phil Berger
Infill is a new video feature for YoChicago, a peripatetic ramble around Chicago with an architecture critic in tow.
Phil Berger has written often, o [...]
Infill, Mediterranean style on Randolph, Part 1
Phil Berger, YoChicago's architecture critic, stops to comment on a building that appears to be just a jumble of random elements. It's in the 1100 bl [...]
Infill, Mediterranean style on Randolph, Part 2
Critics have their critics, and sometimes they get instant feedback on their reviews.
Infill's Phil Berger met up with the owner - designer of a b [...]
West Loop, 2 Sisters Boutique
YoChicago's Joe Zekas and architecture critic Phil Berger were rambling around the West Loop today and stopped to chat with Elena and Jenna, two sist [...]
Infill with Phil Berger, the Alhambra Palace restaurant
Infill is our peripatetic ramble through Chicago with architecture critic Phil Berger.
In this episode we visit the Alhambra Palace restaurant, 12 [...]
Infill, 1000 West Washington in the West Loop
Infill is our peripatetic ramble through Chicago with architecture critic Phil Berger.
Phil, who writes frequently for local and national publicati [...]
Quote of the day: give buyers a big choice of finishes
“There’s certainly been a trend away from choice [of finishes] at a lot of projects. I think people that have gone that route have really missed the m [...]
Comment of the day: Why all the quacking about ducts?
"Would you guys like triangular ducts? Would that pique your interest? Jeez…leave it alone. Does ductwork really make you say…'No thank you. I was loo [...]
Deal of the day: $35k parking spots for free at Lakeside Lofts
Bluestone Development was offering $10,000 in free upgrades back in July at its Lakeside Lofts development, a five-story new-construction building a [...]
In-Spired: how will the massive Chicago Spire relate to its site, city?
In this video, Chicago Spire architect Santiago Calatrava talks about how the massive 2,000-foot tower, planned to be the tallest exclusively reside [...]
Park Kingsbury Residences kicks off sales
Rizzo Realty Group has started marketing Park Kingsbury Residences, a River North loft conversion we told you about recently.
Developer Cataldo / M [...]
Outdoors in Uptown: condos face a kinder, friendlier Wilson Avenue
Around the corner from Dover Court, a number of businesses now have outdoor seating on Wilson Avenue, once one of Uptown's most notorious streets. T [...]
Ripped from the headlines: Burke tried to cut Rezko's taxes
Burke tried to cut Rezko's taxes Sun-Times
Olympics could take toll on Jackson Park Reader
Lake Forest Villa still on market Chicago Mag
Real Est [...]
The mood among Realtors: gloomy
I spent the day at Coldwell Banker's Emagine 2007 Expo.
Those among you who believe that Realtors are always wrong will be cheered to learn that the [...]
Quote of the day: what's more luxurious than ultra-luxury?
"Luxury and ultra-luxury are very misused terms. The highest level will likely get rebranded."
- Developer John Murphy of Ricker Murphy Development L [...]
Lakefront remains Rogers Park's top asset
For many homebuyers, comparatively affordable homes with great access to the lake is the reason to buy in Rogers Park. YoChicago's Joe Zekas paused [...]
Comment of the day: credit crunch not tragic
"The credit crunch will only have a slight effect on mortgage availability for people buying $350,000 condos (which is quite cheap for downtown). It c [...]