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Building luxury homes “on spec” in Chicago has returned with a vengeance, according to the spring issue of Michigan Avenue Magazine. The trend is the result of developers being more confident these high-end homes will quickly find buyers, and it's' with good reason: demand is booming. One developer, Ken Brinkman of Environs Development, told the Read more
While there are some universal principles when it comes to successfully selling a home, every housing market throughout the U.S. has its own unique set of circumstances. Chicago is no different. Over at the Chicago Neighborhood and City Guide, they addressed this topic in a recent blog post. It's worth sharing some of the tips Read more
The iconic Northwest Tower, which anchors the Six Corners intersection of Milwaukee, North, and Damen in Wicker Park, is slated for development as a boutique hotel by the Chicago-based DRW Holdings LLC. A city landmarks committee approved conversion of the Northwest Tower from its current status as an office building on February 6. The Northwest Read more
This home that was in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' recently sold for $1.25 million after being on the market for more than four years. There have been some developments with regards to some of the most famous homes in Chicago, including Oprah Winfrey's condo at the Water Tower Residences and the home made Read more
S&P/Case-Shiller indices published today reported an 11% single family home price increase in the Chicago area between November 2012 and November 2013. Real estate prices are back to 2005 pre-crash levels - this seems to be a consensus amongst the city's top realtors. Rapid appreciation will most likely slow down with rising interest rates and Read more
Let’s face the facts: Buying a home can be an amazing experience, but it can also be quite complicated. With emotions running high, it’s all too easy for homebuyers to skip over crucial steps and make mistakes. But don’t worry! I’ve laid out some of the biggest mistakes that homebuyers make below so you Read more
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