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The CTA is continuing to make progress towards bettering Chicago’s grossly outdated “L” system as it recently unveiled a couple new tech-savvy options riders can access in order to track where a train is located and how long it will take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

Bar Toma NOW OPEN in Streeterville!

The much-anticipated and newest Tony Mantuano endeavor, Bar Toma, has officially opened its doors TODAY and is already making noise around Michigan Avenue and Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Just on Facebook alone, I’ve seen several articles about the brand-new Streeterville restaurant and even a great interview on ChicagoMag.com with Tony Mantuano, the chef behind so many fabulous Chicago eateries and now the trendy 250-seat Bar Toma. Given the tremendous 110 E. Pearson Street address, the location alone should give Bar Toma a great jump on business, but given the restaurant’s unique style and mouth-watering dishes such as the Insalata di Mare or the Seared Mortedella with homemade Giardinera, it’s

10 Best 2011 Holiday Events in Chicago!

I am hoping that my recent blog about the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival generated a smidgen of holiday spirit, as I realize we’re still barely into November and the thought of Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s may be a bit overwhelming for many of us right now. But despite where we’re at on the calendar, The Magnificent Mile Lights Fest is still only one week away [roughly] and I thought this was the perfect time to generate a list of fun-filled activities happening on November 19th and throughout this year’s holiday season in downtown Chicago. So without further ado, I present to my readers 10 things to do during this year’s celebration:

1)      November 1st-December 31st: Winter

Unobstructed Views @ 175 E. Delaware

I don’t have to tell you that the John Hancock Center is one of Chicago’s most distinguishable high-rise buildings that define our city’s remarkable skyline. I also don’t have to tell you how special condo-living can be at 175 E. Delaware, as this amazing Streeterville location truly speaks for itself. But what I can say is that the tremendous value at 175 E. Delaware #8908 is offering potential homebuyers the fantastic opportunity to make a big splash in the downtown Chicago real estate market and the chance to reside in luxury at this ultra-high-profile address.

First off, the easterly, panoramic views of 175 E. Delaware #8908 provide breathtaking angles of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier and much of the

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival! 

The holiday season around the Streeterville neighborhood and Chicago’s Magnificent Mile represents the ultimate urban winter-wonderland. Whether it’s the thousands of holiday shoppers bustling up and down Michigan Avenue, the snowy walkways lining our city or the ceremonious Magnificent Mile Lights Festival held annually along Chicago’s most celebrated thoroughfare, the holiday season is truly a special time for many Chicagoans. I know you’re probably thinking, “is it time to start thinking about the holidays already!?” But the answer to that question is a definitive “YES!” This year, the 20th Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival will take place on Saturday, November 19th from 11 a.m. to 10

One Museum Park in Hot Water, Sales Office Closes

A recent post by Joe Zekas at YoChicago is questioning the serious possibility that the bank may be taking possession of the highly touted Museum Park condo development located at 1211 S. Prairie Avenue in Chicago’s South Loop. Although Museum Campus has been rumored to be under water for some time now and in serious danger of bank repossession, the YoChicago blog also goes on to read that a local Realtor has confirmed the liklihood of foreclosure with Alderman Fioretti’s office. As the bank presumably takes over One Museum Park on November 1st, 1901 S. Calumet (Museum Park Place South) will also be included in the foreclosure suit, with 1629 S. Prairie (The Residences at 1600 Museum Park) not being