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Streeterville apartment construction update

Two new apartment towers are currently underway in Streeterville, both targeting delivery next year. The 500-unit apartment tower under construction at 500 N Lake Shore Dr in Streeterville is more than halfway toward its 45-story height. In the picture above the building is framed by the RiverView Condominiums, 415 and 445 E North Water St... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
Thursday at 2:46 pm
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Tour a luxuriously reconstructed Gold Coast home

The 6,300 square foot single-family greystone at 48 E Cedar St in the Gold Coast was completely reconstructed two years ago. The 3-story plus lower-level home has 5 bedrooms, 5 full and two half baths, a library, a media room, a Christopher Peacock kitchen and all the features you’d expect in a luxury residence. The... Read more »
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Wednesday at 12:00 am
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Irving Park condo goes from $400K to $50K in five years

Five years ago we reported that a development called The Terrace was offering 24 3-bedroom, 2 ½ bath condos in four 6-flats at 3917 – 3935 N Kedzie Ave in Irving Park. One building was said to be complete, and the others “in various stages of construction.” Six weeks later we wrote that “approximately 1,800... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 20, 2012 at 7:59 pm
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Beverly / Morgan Park home tour is this Sunday

This weekend marks the 42nd Annual Beverly Hills / Morgan Park Home Tour. Six private homes and a historic church will be open for viewing Sunday, May 20, from 11 to 5. Tickets for the tour are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. From 1 to 3 on Sunday you can meet artist... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 18, 2012 at 12:00 am
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North lakefront rental supply trending up in the MLS

For the second week in a row the number of MLS-listed homes, apartments and condos in 6 north lakefront ZIP codes reached a new high since we began tracking earlier this year. There are currently 581 units listed for rent in the MLS from Lincoln Park north to Rogers Park. That amounts to less than... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 16, 2012 at 8:23 pm
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Head a little inland for great views

You don’t need to be in a downtown high-rise to enjoy spectacular views of Chicago’s skyline. You don’t even need to be in a high-rise. And, for the best views, you’ll want to be a mile or more west of the Loop, anywhere from the West Loop on north. The above view to the south... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 13, 2012 at 7:32 pm
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Inland affiliate buys Kimball Station in Albany Park

It’s been almost exactly three years since we received word that Kimball Station, a 59-unit condo development in Albany Park, had converted to rentals. Although we’d been told at one point that 15 of the units were under contract, none ever closed. Crain’s has just reported that the project, which includes a mix of 1-... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 10, 2012 at 8:51 pm
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CoreLogic reports prices up nationally, down in Chicago

CoreLogic has released its March Home Price Index report which shows that nationally home prices, including distressed sales, declined on a year-over-year basis by 0.6 percent in March 2012 compared to March 2011. On a month-over-month basis, home prices, including distressed sales, increased by 0.6 percent in March 2012 compared to February 2012, the first... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 8, 2012 at 9:45 pm
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Great outdoor space in a newer Wicker Park home

The 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home at 1515 N Paulina St in Wicker Park has large rooms throughout, a recently-updated kitchen / family room and an attached 2-car garage. What sets it apart from the competition is its outdoor space. There’s a private garden adjacent to the lower level, a roof deck above the garage... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 6, 2012 at 8:40 pm
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New Cook County property tax site is a must-visit

The new Cook County Property Tax Portal has gone live, providing easy online access to a variety of property tax information through a single website. The site is the result of cooperation among the elected county officials who take part in the property tax system. The aspect of the site with the greatest impact is... Read more »
By Joe Zekas,
May 3, 2012 at 10:35 pm
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