Shortcuts in townhouse building often can mean compromises in safety
Townhouses are popular because they supply more privacy than condominiums but have lower construction costs than freestanding single-family homes. But [...]
New homes and loft condos are rejuvenating Bridgeport's diverse mix, blue-collar streets
The neighborhoods were part of the larger ethnic states. To the north of the Loop was Germany. To the northwest was Poland. To the west were Italy and [...]
Condo buyers docking in River City
Few downtown condo developments advertise their units at boat shows, but then again, few have anything to offer boat lovers. That's not the case at Ri [...]
Big house on the Prairie
Legacy brings new luxury tower to South Loop
Who says the Gold Coast is the place for high living in Chicago?
Sure, the tony neighborhood north of d [...]
Brick veneer often presents problems in new masonry homes
During the last couple of years masonry problems have been cropping up in new construction all over the city.
The trend is ironic, given Chicago's hi [...]
New condo buyers sitting pretty in the catbird seat as builders scramble for sales
While 2002 may be the worst of times for condominium developers, it may be the best of times for would-be condo buyers.
"Condo buyers are in the catb [...]
Dakota combines condo luxury and loft aesthetics
A parcel like the one in the 3600 block of North Halsted doesn't come along every day, or every year, for that matter. So when Tom Drake, of the D [...]
First loft condominiums proving a hit in Bridgeport
What springs to mind when you think of Bridge- port? Trade unions, stock- yards, machine politics, smoky barrooms?
Guess again. While that stereoty [...]
Make sure that your home inspector is working for you
Every profession has standards that have evolved over time – and its share of "professionals" who are willing to ignore them. In the case of hom [...]
A Lincoln Park milestone: Homes average $1 million
Lincoln Park, for decades one of Chicago's richest neighborhoods, reached a milestone in 2001. For the first time, the average list price of a single- [...]
High hopes
In a slower market, new highrises continue to test the water
If you build it, they will come. Probably. Of course, if you only say you're going to bu [...]
Location, new housing breathe life into colorful Bridgeport
By 11 a.m. the Teamsters are tired. They've been out here a couple of hours already, on the 3700 block of South Halsted, picketing in front of Allen B [...]
A rare find
2300 St. Paul optimizes design on prime Bucktown site
You might say Turnberry Proper- ties has cornered the market in Bucktown.
The developer, whic [...]
In a New York minute
Amenities, location sell over 300 condos in 300 days at the New York, by American Invsco
Many developers are thrilled if they can sell one home a we [...]
Like a million bucks
Geoffrey Ruttenberg remembers when a million dollars was a lot of money.
"There was a time when $1 million got you the best house, whatever you wanted [...]
Tales from the home front
Surviving unexpected housemates, showerless bathrooms and other surprises in buying a new home
My wife and I recently purchased a brand new home on t [...]
Buying new Construction in Lincoln Park? Bring plenty of cash – and patience
Maura Grace spent two years shopping for a new condo before she found one she liked and could afford. Paul Breytman looked at only one project before [...]
High times
Skyline growing with boom in condo towers
If you were to stack all of the planned highrises with units now for sale in Chicago end to end they would [...]
Widening the Gateway
Development adds new breadth to gritty Rogers park
"Within two years this will be an entirely different street."
Jennifer Long, then a business deve [...]
Logan Square
As prices rise in Logan Square, Humboldt Park fights gentrification
Lula Café is nearly full at lunchtime, but about half of the tables are tak [...]