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

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The CTA is continuing to make progress towards bettering Chicago’s grossly outdated “L” system as it recently unveiled a couple new tech-savvy options riders can access in order to track where a train is located and how long it will take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

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

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

Intriguing History @ 910 S. Michigan Ave

Recently, I wrote a blog about a new listing I obtained inside the historic South Loop building at 910 South Michigan Avenue. That particular condo, 910 S. Michigan Avenue #1201, was a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence with additional den space and tremendous updates that included custom track lighting and beautiful modifications to the custom-built fireplace. Now just a few weeks later, I’ve acquired a similar listing at the Michigan Avenue Lofts, only this time the condo number is 1401. 910 South Michigan Avenue #1401 is also a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo that boasts an unobstructed Grant park, Lake Michigan and Michigan ave view, a spacious, wide-open floor plan with an inviting large foyer and angles honey

New Listing @ 910 S. Michigan in South Loop

Very recently, 910 S. Michigan Avenue #1201 has come onto Chicago’s real estate market and should be considered a tremendous value around the South Loop neighborhood. Unit 1201 at 910 S. Michigan Avenue is a clean, recently updated condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom plus den and a remarkable sun room overlooking Grant Park, South Michigan Avenue and gorgeous Lake Michigan. Plenty of natural light along with newly installed custom lighting in the living room provide excellent lighting throughout the condo and a wall was even removed to allow for a spacious, open concept that includes a formal dining room that’s perfect for entertaining or hosting a dinner party. Some modern and attractive

Nicholas Colagiovanni Achieves a Career Milestone!!

Recently, a colleague of mine, Nicholas Colagiovanni, was named part of the Top 1000 real estate professionals in the United States for 2011. The honor recognizes individual real estate agents based on their total amount of closed transaction volume from the year prior and is a milestone that Nicholas and our entire team should be proud of. I partnered with Nicholas on numerous occasions and there’s no doubt that each experience he went above and beyond even my highest expectations. Throughout his career, he’s always worked well with other agents in our business and in my case, has really taught me a lot about how to further advance myself in such a high-paced, fast moving environment here in

Condo in Hancock Center Offers Great Value

Originally a two bedroom and converted into a one bedroom with more living space, 175 E. Delaware Pl. Unit 4715 has a tremendous amount of upside for the $315,000 list price. A corner condo with AMAZING water views facing directly south and directly east, unit 4715 at the John Hancock building was gutted only 2 years ago and has been revamped with some very luxurious features. The open kitchen showcases beautiful black granite countertops with modern stainless steel appliances and contemporary white cabinetry that accents the dark backsplash and counter color. The marble baths have been completely overhauled and neutral gray and earth-tone colors have been implemented to give homebuyers absolutely no reason

AMAZING VIEWS @ 600 N. Lake Shore Dr. #3604!

Looking for a luxury, high-end unit with stunning Lake Michigan views and a balcony that will flat-out make your mouth drop? Look no further, as 600 N. Lake Shore Drive Unit 3604 offers all that and then some.  When trying to write about this 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom condo in Streeterville, I actually found it somewhat difficult to find a starting point because of all the great features packed into this fantastic space. As I may have mentioned, the balcony is breathtaking. Navy Pier, Lake Michigan and parts of the Chicago skyline are all unobstructed and it’s hard to believe anyone spends any time inside with this amazing outdoor space at your personal disposal. However, it is worth mentioning that the