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Evanston mansion converted to condos
On yesterday's tour of Evanston developments, Asbury Ridge stood out for obvious reasons. First, our literature-loving hearts leapt when we heard th [...]
All of West Lakeview in only two blocks
West Lakeview has seen lots of changes in the past couple of years, and @properties agent Robert Darrow, YoChicago's Johnny-on-the-spot in West Lakev [...]
We like to watch: inside Greenview Gardens
Continuing our tour of developments north of Howard but still in the city, here's a peek inside Greenview Gardens, at 7633 N Greenview Ave. The cour [...]
The first-time buyer: I want my HBO
Around the time we had decided to make an offer on a condo, my home inspector-to-be urged me to get a copy of the condo board minutes. He says that th [...]
The first-time buyer: navigating the dive room
I'm still in the throes of conducting due diligence on the beautiful condo with the stinky hallway, and I haven't unearthed much today, so in the mean [...]
Most condominium problems found in common areas, not units
One of the questions I mulled over while preparing a final exam for students in my home inspection class was, what percentage of building problems are [...]
Bulk of condo problems found in common areas, not units
One of the questions I mulled over while preparing the final exam for students in my home inspection class was what percentage of building problems ar [...]
Boy's Town tries to maintain its identity as popularity brings higher prices, new residents and a shrinking gay population
It's Tuesday night in Lakeview East and the Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club is the place to be. While most of the bars along Halsted don't get going u [...]
New West's new lofts at University Station
New West Realty, which is marketing the University Village development that has transformed Halsted Street near the University of Illinois at Chicago [...]
Is Lincoln Square the next Lincoln Park?
The new French restaurant, Bistro Campagne, uses organic products and flies in fresh fish from Pierless Fish, on the East Coast. It's specialties incl [...]
Bulk of condo problems found in common areas, not units
One of the questions I mulled over while preparing the final exam for students in my home inspection class was what percentage of building problems ar [...]
Old benefits bring new residents, homes to Irving Park
By all accounts, Jack and Liz Wilson seemed to be overpaying for their house in Old Irving Park when they bought it in the early '80s. No one disputed [...]