Second-home buyers look to Avenue East in Streeterville
We'll let you in on a little secret: the shopping on Michigan Avenue is a big draw for the out-of-town homebuyer looking for a Chicago pied-a-terre. [...]
Deal of the day: cash back at Rogers Park conversion
The developer of Greystone Court is offering 2 percent cash back at closing when buyers use the preferred lender. The development, a courtyard rehab [...]
Ripped from the headlines: $240M mixed-use project planned for West Loop
$240M mixed-use project planned for West Loop Globe St.
NAR: home sales to hit 5-year low AP (via Daily Southtown)
Mortgage applications rise desp [...]
Cusack makes a killing on Ravenswood home
The RedEye this morning made mention of one of Chicago's heftier celebrity real estate transactions -- actress Joan Cusack sold her 19th-century Rav [...]
Works in progress: Emerald in the West Loop
Construction is moving along on Emerald, at 123 S Green St.
The West Loop project comprises 212 condos in twin 12-story towers. The development is [...]
We like to watch: 4235 N Kedzie Ave
If you're worried about late-night ruffians or your precious Ferrari, this new 18-unit building at 4235 N Kedzie Ave in Irving Park has both a video [...]
Comment of the day: 'chained' to the South Loop
"Just look at the 'independent' restaurants new in the area. For the most part they're backed with big money (like Kleiner) and are high end destinati [...]
Pure ditches online community, alters unit count
Pure - under construction at 24 S Morgan St in the West Loop - will no longer include an online community for residents and will have seven fewer co [...]
Works in progress: 1010 West Monroe in the West Loop
Construction for 1010 West Monroe, a new 15-unit building developed by Domus Group, LLC, is underway at the northwest corner of West Monroe and Sout [...]
Chicago deal of the day: $5,000 toward closing costs in Rogers Park
Herlo Realty is offering a $5,000 incentive toward closing costs at 1854 W Chase Ave in Rogers Park.
The two-bedroom, two-bath rehabbed condos feat [...]
Ripped from the headlines: SOAR seeks delay in plans for new Children's Memorial
SOAR seeks delay for new Children's Memorial Crain's
McPier defers plan to condemn South Loop block Crain's
MB Real Estate, Fidelity join to buy 5 [...]
Work in progress: ParkView in South Streeterville
While we're on the subject of ParkView, we thought we'd check in on that South Streeterville development, which could end up being a close neighbor t [...]
Quote of the day: no more easy money
"When we first started at ParkView [in April 2005], we did see a few more speculators, but I think that market has kind of quieted itself. I think the [...]
Laying the foundation for 1600 Museum Park
We've already shown you a 360-degree view of the site of 1600 Museum Park, but we also hopped up on the railroad tracks, Stand By Me-style, to get a [...]
A dozen fewer units at Park Place Homes
Park Place Homes now comprises 188 single-family homes, townhomes and condos - down from the 200 residences originally planned, according to Katheri [...]
Panera Bread coming to Ann Sather spot on Belmont
We posted a few days ago about the arrival of Potbelly Sandwich Works and Jamba Juice on the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue - known for its eclect [...]
Comment of the day: retail WILL come to the South Loop
Sir Isaac Newton ended a substantial comment on retail growth in the South Loop with these thoughts:
"I guess what I am trying to say in my long-wind [...]
Deal of the day: Wayne's World accessories at Ryland Homes
Are you dying to start your own public access TV show in a suburban Chicagoland basement? Would-be Waynes and Garths take heart: The Chicago divisio [...]
Quote of the day: converting a '20s high-rise
"I think that at first glance, because it's on Lake Shore Drive, you may want to make it more modern. . . It would have been a lot easier and cheaper [...]
We like to watch: The Superior at LaSalle in River North
We recently got a tour of an upgraded model at The Superior at LaSalle, which has 54 condos.
The development is 65 percent sold, according to Sales [...]