Tag: Video
Crain’s video visit to Randolph Tower
Crain's standout real estate reporter, Alby Gallun, was just wrapping up his video shoot at Randolph Tower, 188 W Randolph St in the Loop, when I [...]
Rolls-Royce resale prices elude Hyde Park’s Silver Cloud buyers
Silver Cloud in Hyde Park tried to cast itself as the Rolls-Royce of condo conversions with its allusive name and plans for a grille-shaped stainl [...]
A 4-bedroom classic under $400K in Elmhurst’s Elm Estates
The 4-bedroom, 2 ½ bath 2-story home at 964 Kent Ave in the Elm Estates neighborhood of Elmhurst will be instantly recognizable to tens of million [...]
North Shore rental pick – Wilmette’s Kenilworth Gardens
It's been a while since I spotlighted a North Shore rental pick.
This week's focus falls on 2240 Kenilworth Ave, a 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath home in [...]
Trump rolls more dice in Chicago
The Trump International Hotel and Tower has been off our radar for a while, but yesterday's Wall Street Journal focused our attention on the proje [...]
A video tour of vintage lakefront co-ops
Many Chicago real estate agents will pass their entire career without ever setting foot in one of the city's great co-op buildings, while a select [...]
High hopes and hapless homes in East Garfield Park
Four years ago Yo was being told that sales had been "incredible" and prices were "fantastic" at Heritage Homes of West Village on the "new revita [...]
235 Van Buren, new Loop condos in a food ocean
Some parts of Chicago are considered food deserts because of the lack of grocery and dining options nearby.
It's fair to consider the immediate [...]
Go directly to the landlord when renting an apartment
Finding an apartment in Chicago through an apartment rental service can be a time-wasting and frustrating experience.
When renters go directly [...]
A newer 3-bedroom, 3 ½ bath duplex in Lakeview East
The 3-unit building at 619 W Surf in Lakeview East was built just several years ago but has all-new kitchens and baths, and many features have bee [...]
An insider’s look at Logan Square and Palmer Square
A great way to learn about real estate in a Chicago neighborhood is to hop in the car and drive around it with a real estate agent who lives there [...]
Rules for renters in dealings with Chicago rental services
Chicago renters often find dealing with rental services an experience that's frustrating at best and an expensive, life-disrupting nightmare at wo [...]
Light-filled homes with park and lake views at the Park Michigan
The sleek, international-style apartment tower has an enviable South Loop location at 1212 South Michigan Ave. The building is nearing completion [...]
Rent reduces on Chicago’s “most fabulous outdoor space”
When I visited the full-floor penthouse at 888 S Michigan Ave last October I was impressed with the views from what I called "the best private pen [...]
Large, updated apartments in Lakeview East
The mid-century modern buildings of the 60s and 70s have a great advantage over newer buildings: large apartments with excellent closet space.
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Rookie high-rise tenants whining about the heat
Most Chicagoans are thoroughly enjoying the recent record high temperatures. Most, but not all.
We've heard that twenty-something rookie renter [...]
Buckingham Lofts, great living close to Wrigley Field
Step outside the front door of Buckingham Lofts, 865-867 W Buckingham in Lakeview Central, and you're confronted by an incredible array of shoppin [...]
Half-million price drop on a riverfront townhome
When the weather's as gorgeous as it's been you'll want to start your home tours up on the roof, especially if the roof directly overlooks the Chi [...]
Stop using Craigslist to shop for rentals, says real estate veteran
Dennis Dooley is a seasoned veteran of the real estate industry, having served in management positions at both a local and national level.
He's [...]
New Streeterville 3-bedrooms under $700K
If you're looking for a new 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath condo in Streeterville for less than $700,000 you really only have one option – ParkView Condomini [...]