Incredible Price Drop at 990 N. Lake Shore Drive!

Looking for a great deal on a high-end Streeterville condo? Look no further, as 990 North Lake Shore Drive #4E provides buyers with everything you could possibly want in a downtown Chicago residence. Originally priced at $989,000, the owners at 990 N. Lake Shore Drive #4e just dropped the price to $823,500, which is now expected to provoke a rather quick sale among buyers looking for the perfect condo along the highly-sought after Lake Shore Drive.

990 North Lake Shore #4E is a completely updated condo that is situated on the Northeast corner of the building and features floor-to-ceiling windows, unobstructed views of Lake Michigan, a RARE private 1,000 square foot terrace overlooking the downtown

My Summertime "To-Do" List in Chicago

Every year when summer rolls around in Chicago, I always start to think about some of the fun-filled things I plan on doing, but never really seem to accomplish. I lived in downtown Chicago for most of my adult life and there are still a few attractions and activities that are on my to-do list.

Whether it’s because of my busy schedule working in the Chicago real estate business or that summers in Chicago are simply WAY too short, as each season comes and goes, it’s always the same old story.

So in 2012, I’m going to make a change! I’m going to FINALLY enjoy some of the awesome amenities Chicago has to offer and make a serious effort to take advantage of living in the Windy City!

In addition, I’m

How to Secure a Downtown Chicago Apartment

The Chicago rental market is HOT! By now, this isn’t news to most people working in the real estate business or who have already moved in the last year or two. But if you’re just now facing the dreaded dilemma of having to search for a new apartment in downtown Chicago, it’s vital to be as prepared as possible if you want any chance at all in securing your first or second choice home.

I know you’re probably thinking that I’m just exaggerating and only say this because I want a fast and smooth transaction, but the reality when it comes to today’s rental market in Chicago is that you only have a VERY small window of  opportunity before an apartment with hardwood floors, outdoor space, and parking

Chicago's Top 5 Music Festivals in 2012

Everyone loves summertime in Chicago. I often hear remarks by people living in the city such as “Chicago is a totally different city in the summer” or “there’s nothing better than summertime in Chicago!” But what makes Chicago so great during these 4 months out of the year? Is it the one-of-a-kind beaches lining Chicago’s lakefront? Perhaps it’s the countless summer festivals many of the downtown neighborhoods host each year. Or what about the long list of concerts put on at Soldier Field, Wrigley Field, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and the numerous other outdoor venues scattered throughout our city?  

Well for me, as a huge music fan, it is in fact all of the fabulous musical performances

Chicago Streeterville real estate website

Pinterest, a social photo-sharing platform, has certainly exploded onto the internet scene over the past several months, with users from all over the world “pinning” up pictures of their favorite places, products, events, and so-on. Many retail businesses now even have the little Pinterest logo next to the Facebook and Twitter logos on their marketing materials and e-mails they send out to customers, so there’s no denying it’s here to stay.

If you have an account, then you already know how Pinterest continues to draw people in by strategically organizing each pinned image within user-created pin boards, ultimately forming an attractive collage of great looking photos for fr

iends, colleagues,

Updated John Hancock Condo Sure to Impress!

Looking for a spacious, updated high-rise condo in downtown Chicago? Does the thought of living in one of Chicago’s most recognized skyscrapers seem like a good fit for you? Well, just listed at the renowned John Hancock Center in the heart of Streeterville is a fabulous high-end condominium with everything you could possibly want in a new home. Situated high-above the busy streets of Michigan Avenue on the 62nd floor, condo residence #6206 is sure to meet all the de
mands on your new-condo wish-list. Upon entering unit#6206, the first thing you’ll notice is the roomy open floor plan and the beautifully remodeled kitchen with all the bells and whistles. Complete with stainless steel appliances and

CTA Releases New Train Tracker Amenities

The CTA is continuing to make progress towards bettering Chicago’s grossly outdated “L” system as it recently unveiled a couple new tech-savvy options riders can access in order to track where a train is located and how long it will take before arriving at your station. Unfortunately, many of us still haven’t experienced the new, highly publicized rail cars that were part of a massive $1 billion order of 706 cars. Unknown safety concerns have been the culprit behind this unexpected setback, but I can obviously understand why these issues weren’t addressed before coughing up the one billion dollars. I mean that kind of money MUST be like pocket change to a high-end outfit such as the Chicago Transit

New Union Station & Streeterville High-Rise in the Works?  

Chicago’s housing market may still be muddled, but that hasn’t stopped new and exciting development plans from surfacing that will impact the Chicago West Loop real estate market. In case you missed it, the Chicago Architecture Blog recently highlighted expansion plans that would accommodate approximately 40% more trains Metra plans to run over the next 30 years. According to the Chicago Architecture Blog post, Chicago’s Union Station handles roughly 120,000 passengers a day, which ranges from long distance Amtrak and Metra patrons to local and regional commuters. Because Union Station is the only historic train station still operating in Chicago, it’s important for the city to

800 S. Wells #501 Price Hike After Short Sale

It’s not unusual for a downtown Chicago condo that just came onto the real estate market to catch my eye or grab my attention in some way. Usually, it’s either an upscale residence in the prominent Gold Coast neighborhood or a terrific deal in the neighborhood I happen to live in, which is Streeterville. Today was a little different, however. As I was scanning through the MLS, I noticed 800 S. Wells #501 was just put back on the market with a list price of $250,000. If you’re not familiar with the listing or the location, this particular condo is in the River City building in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. I’ll be the first to admit that the finishes in unit #501, which include granite

4953 N. St. Louis Units 1 & 2: Let's Compare

4953 N. St. Louis in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood is a charming brick condo building with exceptional character and desirable modern upgrades. For those not as familiar with Albany Park, this section of St. Louis Avenue is a quiet, tree-lined street that dead-ends at the Chicago River to the north and runs through Lawrence Avenue to the south. Even better, if you’re a Chicago homebuyer needing nearby public transportation, the Kimball Brown Line Stop is only a short walk away, with the CTA 81 bus route conveniently running alongside Lawrence Avenue. If any of this information sounds even the slightest bit intriguing, keep reading; it gets MUCH better. Below, I’ve posted pictures of 2 different