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The CTA is continuing to make progress towards bettering Chicago’s grossly outdated “L” system as it recently unveiled a couple new tech-savvy options riders can access in order to track where a train is located and how long it will take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

Michigan Avenue's Ritz-Carlton Residences nearing completion

Construction for the Michigan Avenue masterpiece known as the Ritz-Carlton Residences located at 664 N Michigan ave in Chicago has recently reached a significant milestone towards the highly anticipated completion to this breathtaking Lucien Lagrange development. The Farewell Building--the historic, smaller component of The Residences has officially topped off and is finally taking shape on Chicago’s North Michigan Avenue. With a similar architectural scheme seen at Lincoln Park’s newest residential tower, Lincoln Park 2520, the Farewell Building unquestionably displays a certain elegance that will attract a variety of high-end condo buyers searching Chicago’s luxury real

Spacious 33 West Huron, #810 "Wowing" Luxury Homebuyers 

The Baird & Warner Luxury Portfolio has just added 33 West Huron Street, Residence 810 to its exclusive downtown Chicago inventory. This boutique mid-rise building, positioned right across the street from Whole Foods and in the heart of the River North neighborhood, defines spacious, comfortable living in one of Chicago’s most lively locations. The wide-open floor plan and roomy chef’s kitchen allow for the best in the entertaining of numerous houseguests and the 2nd level living space that includes a wet-bar certainly adds to this dynamic. And despite3,100 square feet of lavish living space, 33 West Huron Unit 810 contains 3 separate fireplaces, allowing for this sizeable Chicago condo

400 E. Ohio Offers More Space, Great Amenities at Lower Cost

While many condo buyers in Chicago want new construction and all the latest and greatest updates, many other Gold Coast and Streeterville properties offer more space at a tremendous value, only in an older, more classic Chicago high-rise. Take 400 E. Ohio in the Streeterville neighborhood of downtown Chicago, for example. This 181-unit skyscraper was originally built in 1982, and though it may be a bit old, 400 E. Ohio still offers many of the same great amenities as other newer, more expensive Streeterville real estate just down the block. When searching for the right condo or loft in Chicago, isn’t much of the priority about location, location, location? Well, 400 E. Ohio offers

Chicago Real Estate Website Offers Easy Search Features

Buying, selling or renting real estate in Chicago can be a very complex and time-consuming process. When homebuyers are in the market for a downtown Chicago condo or rental property, eliminating as much confusion as possible can be crucial in securing a new home. The Chicago rental market is perhaps the hottest we’ve ever seen, so moving quickly and efficiently will especially work to a buyer or renter’s advantage. But what if the real estate websites you’re visiting are hard to navigate or simply not providing you with the necessary information for you to determine what Gold Coast condo or Streeterville rental is right for you? Knowing exactly what Chicago realty websites to visit and how

…But How to Quickly Find a Short Sale Like 4514 Ashland is the Question

Chicago’s real estate market is especially challenging in today’s times and sellers are taking aggressive measures in making sure their short sale property in Chicago is appropriately listed and made available to as many potential buyers as possible. Whether it’s creating a property blog site or marketing the property using various other internet platforms, it’s becoming clear that going the extra mile may be to some sellers’ advantage in this competitive Chicago short sale market. A perfect example of this hard line strategy is the simple, yet beneficial seller blog-page I noticed that promotes 4514 N. Ashland: a very nice 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo in the highly

A Tip for Chicago Renters

Given the current economic conditions within the Chicago real estate market, it seems that sellers are awaiting the “perfect bait” when the topics of either leasing or selling a property are concerned.  However, what comprises “perfect bait” status and what can a prospective renter do to make sure a seller will budge?  Perhaps this boils down to only a few requirements: the renter must have good credit, readily available funds, and the ability to move in without asking for the walls to be painted.

I have observed that if the renter is not ready to pull the trigger, then he/she should not even consider looking for a property!  For example, a client of mine was ready and able to move into a junior 1-bdrm.

Puffing: Tactful or Tasteless Chicago Real estate ?

Sure, my opinion of what’s lovely, cozy, elegant, glamorous, cutting-edge, an incredible view, may differ from yours, but I think it’s safe to assume that the divergence wouldn’t be too terribly great. I mean, we can agree that the Trump Tower is luxurious, that the John Hancock offers some great views and that Old Town is a charming neighborhood. Can’t we? Well, if we can’t agree on those fairly objective statements, surely we wouldn’t fall on opposite ends of the spectrum. You wouldn’t say, for instance, that the Trump Tower is shoddy, that the Hancock has awful views or that Old Town is a repulsive area in which to live.

Of course, if you’ve got a less than fantastic