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Jefferson Tower offers 1st-time buyers 1st-class finishes
What comes to mind when you hear the words "entry-level" used to describe new housing? Laminate counters, carpeted living rooms, second-rate applian [...]
Thrush opens Shakespeare Court model
The Thrush Companies has opened a new model at Shakespeare Court, a new-construction development of 42 condominiums and townhouses on 46th Street betw [...]
Belgravia Group opens Hartland Park
How is the local real estate market performing?
Like gangbusters, if you ask Belgravia Group, the Chicago builder behind projects ranging from the Vi [...]
Property tax relief proposed
Supporters of a bill that would provide tax breaks to property owners in gentrifying neighborhoods plan to push for a vote in the Illinois General Ass [...]
Condo conversions make comeback in value-conscious market
Condominium conversions are cooking again as Windy City developers offer a growing menu of units in 2003, real estate experts say.
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Developers thinking small in tougher market for new homes
To counteract the glut of larger new-construction condominiums downtown, some of Chicago's most savvy developers are starting to think small, real est [...]
Love at first site
Innovative architecture inspires RCR|DC's latest condos
Development is generally a labor of money, not love, and nowhere is that in greater evidence [...]
Building Sterling homes
Invsco aims high with new River North tower
The 50-story Sterling, a new condominium tower with a bold, modern design of glass and concrete, rises ab [...]
Uptown emerging as hot market for homes
Uptown is emerging as the hottest area on Chicago's north lakefront for condominium and single-family home sales, according to Sudler's Lakefront Mark [...]
A Superior development
JFJ's Superior West brings bold design to River North
When you're building on a street called Superior in a district known for its art galleries and [...]
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 [...]
Electrical, plumbing systems not always new in conversions
Most vintage condominium conversions in Chicago these days are "gut rehabs." This means that the developer keeps only the shell of the old building an [...]
As prices rise in Logan Square, Humboldt Park fights gentrification
Lula Café was nearly full at lunchtime, but about half of the tables were taken by people eating alone. Some were working on crossword puzzles or [...]
Consider benefits and problems particular to your condo
When shopping for a new home in Chicago, prospective home buyers should realize that the "great condo hunt of 2003" will involve much more than tourin [...]
Are you buying property for a home or an investment?
Most of my customers look at their real estate purchases as investments. Much of the conversation during the home inspection process revolves around t [...]
River City duplexes offer townhouse space, highrise amenities
As downtown Chicago experiences a renaissance and city life appeals to more and more people, the condo market has been slow to react. Empty nesters, f [...]
The high life
Buyers riding high as new condo towers churn out units in '03
For anyone who wondered what effect the terrorist attacks of 9/11 would have on Chicago [...]
1000 S Michigan offers something for everyone
Note: The following article dates from 2003. For current information, visit the building's website.
In a market rife with new highrise developm [...]
Great expectations
Homeowners, builders adjusting to buyer's market in '03
"Is this a bad market?" asked Harry Huzenis, of Jameson Realty Group, at a recent forum spons [...]
Room with a view
Vue 20 focused on innovation, affordable prices
Architect David Brininstool rarely likes the overwrought names developers tend to attach to their pro [...]