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Breaking the rules
RCR/DC's modern designs have wide appeal
Meeting a visitor outside a recent East Village project, at 839 N. Hermitage, developer Bob Ranquist correct [...]
Pilsen both wary and welcoming as development moves southwest
When Teresa Fraga moved with her family to the Lower West Side neighborhood of Pilsen 36 years ago her apartment did not have a bathroom, much less a [...]
Turning Pointe
Pointe 1900 builds gateway to Loop, homeownership
For countless South Siders, the corner of State Street and Archer Avenue has always marked the poin [...]
Spring is time for maintenance
The fluctuating temperatures of the last month should have been more than a sign to shop for swimwear, especially if you plan on selling an old home t [...]
Gentrification hasn't dulled the edge in Bucktown, Wicker Park
When the cool kids in Wicker Park want a taste of the Real World, they head to Piece, a pizza place and microbrewery at 1927 W. North Ave. The restaur [...]
A Grand old time
The Grand on Grand courts luxury in River North
The Grand on Grand might just sound like a memorable marketing slogan, but the catchy moniker for the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]