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

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

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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

659 W. Randolph: A Sleek, Modern Vibe in the West Loop

The condos at 659 W. Randolph are modern, sleek and perhaps even offer residents with some of the best city views Chicago’s West Loop can provide. The location of 659 W. Randolph, or R+D659 as it’s sometimes referred to, is just east of the 90/94 expressway, giving these condos spectacular, unobstructed views of Chicago’s Loop to the east and the majority of the West Loop from its opposite side.  659 W. Randolph #1405 in particular demonstrates these awesome city views perfectly, overlooking the Randolph and Des Plaines Street intersection and just catching a glimpse of the mesmerizing Trump Tower-Chicago off in the distance. But along with the exceptional views, the private balcony offers

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

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