Tag: Douglas

A move-in ready home in a convenient near-south location

A move-in ready home in a convenient near-south location

The 3- to 4-bedroom, 3 ½ bath home at 3216 S Prairie Ave was built 7 years ago but has the appearance of a new home. The home has high-ceiling [...]
A lovingly-renovated Bronzeville single-family

A lovingly-renovated Bronzeville single-family

Tim and his wife were looking for a major renovation challenge when they moved from the suburbs to the part of Bronzeville known as The Gap. Th [...]
An aerial progress report on the CHA’s Plan for Transformation

An aerial progress report on the CHA’s Plan for Transformation

Crain's Chicago Business has a report on the impact of the market downturn on the redevelopment of Chicago Housing Authority projects pursuant to [...]
High-end finishes and convenient location at Park Boulevard in Bronzeville

High-end finishes and convenient location at Park Boulevard in Bronzeville

For a limited time new home buyers can receive a $10,000 grant through the Find Your Place in Chicago program when they purchase a new home at Par [...]
Landmark living at $99 per square foot

Landmark living at $99 per square foot

Last May I stumbled across Fred Scovell's listing for a Queen Anne-style mansion at 2801 S Prairie Ave on the Near South Side. His listing had no [...]
Market watch: Pre-Olympic Village Douglas

Market watch: Pre-Olympic Village Douglas

This Friday, the IOC will announce the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics. While Chicago may not be a shoo-in, it is a reasonable contender. The [...]
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