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Want Cheaper Rent? Buy It

Want Cheaper Rent? Buy It
Don’t want to pay high rent?  Buy the place from your landlord.  Okay, it may not be that simple but recent stats show that the market has already started moving that way. The Wall Street Journal released third quarter stats showing that Chicago is one of 12 metro markets where the cost of ownership is... Read more »
By The Condoist,
November 30, 2011 at 7:30 am
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Vacation Rentals: How To and Where To Do It

Vacation Rentals: How To and Where To Do It
As we emerged from our post-holiday food coma, we knew it was a good time time to talk about vacation homes.  (We know, we miss summer too…)  To help you plan early we have some tips and a few sites to try:   Book Early If you are looking for a peak season rental (i.e... Read more »
By The Condoist,
September 6, 2011 at 8:17 am
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Rental Market Heating Up: Tips for Getting That Apartment

Rental Market Heating Up: Tips for Getting That Apartment
Anyone attempting to find an apartment today knows that rents are climbing and inventory is moving quicker than you can say “I’ll take it.”  Fear not- we have some tips to make your search more effective and to help you snag that sweet pad before someone else does. 1. Professionally Managed vs Privately Owned Right... Read more »
By The Condoist,
July 6, 2011 at 7:22 am
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Lexington Park Apartments: Another South Loop Rental Story

Lexington Park Apartments As we reported a few weeks back, Lexington Park was going apartment and we now have some more details The building is located right at the edge of the South Loop (Indiana and Cermak) and features both high rise units and loft style units.  The full amenity building is still a few... Read more »
By The Condoist,
March 21, 2011 at 3:44 am
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Craigslist Rental Scam: Can You Spot One?

There is such a thing as too good to be true… Rent ads are popping up on a number of websites that seem legitimate but are now part of a growing con.  The ads have plenty of pictures, detailed information about the property, and a seemingly legitimate email associated with them.  NBC5 reported on a... Read more »
By The Condoist,
January 13, 2011 at 9:01 am
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JPMorgan Chase Buying Aqua?

JPMorgan Chase Buying Aqua?
JPMorgan Chase confirmed to Crain’s that it is moving forward with a 182M deal to buy a majority stake in Magellan’s Aqua Tower. This news comes a few months after Behringer Harvard withdrew their 189M offer. Reasons for the big sale moving forward? Though big apartment investors went into hiding during the financial crisis, they... Read more »
By The Condoist,
January 3, 2011 at 8:33 am
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Get Ready To Hurt: Rent Rates Are Going Up Fast

Courtesy London Property Market Sabrina over at Cribchatter drew our attention to the Crain’s article about skyrocketing rent rates.  It’s so good it is worth a  second mention… Landlords, get ready; you’re about to have the upper hand.Still renting?  Start looking for roommates saving Early indicators predict an 8-10% increase in rent rates between now... Read more »
By The Condoist,
November 16, 2010 at 10:26 am
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