The Shoemaker Lofts are a truly unique find on the North Side of Chicago. Dubin Residential has created a wonderful pre-construction value to one of the hottest up-and-coming neighborhoods in the city with this construction. This building is located in Avondale on the corner of Belmont and Pulaski. The Shoemaker Lofts are located in the historic Florsheim Shoe Factory and provide residents with a combination of location, value, and luxury in one convenient package.

The Shoemaker Lofts are the picture of sophistication from the wall-to-wall 9 foot windows to the warm …

The Lancaster is located at 201 North Westshore Drive and is the first high-rise built in the Lakeshore East Development. The light-colored concrete and glass treated façade was created as a collaboration between Skidmore Owings, and Merrill and Loewenberg + Associates. The 30 stories of the building are provide residents with partially recessed balconies that boast amazing views of the city and parks. The 264 units in The Lancaster range in price from $700K to $750K.
 
The shimmering, curved glass exterior makes The Lancaster one of the most striking buildings in …

The Park Millennium is situated in one of the hottest neighborhoods gaining popularity in Chicago: the New East Side. Residents of this soaring building enjoy great view of Millennium Park and the Chicago skyline. Transportation is a breeze, but Park Millennium is also steps from the Pedway that connects this building to Macy’s, the El, and more. Given its name, it’s no surprise that Park Millennium is only minutes from famous Millennium Park, as well as the Art Institute, and all the luxuries of Michigan Avenue.
 
Amenities in this excellently-maintained building …

Chicago-area homeownership at 8-year low [chicagorealestatedaily.com]
Homeownership in the Chicago area has plummeted in the first quarter to its lowest level in almost 8 years, which has prompted the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to express doubts about a rebound in homeownership. Sheila Barr has called for an overhaul in the nation’s housing policy and advocates a focus on affordable rental housing rather than encouraging homeownership.
The percentage of people who own their own homes fell to 67.4% in the first quarter, which has fallen from 69.0% in the fourth …

Trump Tower delivers the service and amenities found in the world’s finest Five Star hotels, with the benefit that you never have to leave! When you live in this lavish building you enjoy a 24-hour white glove doorman, full concierge service, 24-hour room service, dry cleaning and laundry valet, housekeeping, and other luxury hotel services. Residents of Trump Tower are also provided with indoor owner designated parking, and access to the world-class Trump Spa and Health Club. What better way to spend a freezing winter afternoon than lounging by your indoor pool?

The …

Walton on the Park is a new luxury construction located in Chicago’s historic Gold Coast neighborhood that is slated to open this summer. This fresh and airy building is amidst some of the oldest and most unique architecture in the city and only steps from the Magnificent Mile. Inhabitants of Walton Park are close to upscale shopping, a high concentration of quality restaurants and bars, art galleries, and museums.
All condos in Walton on the Park have variable layouts, and they each include a master suite, den, workstation, and balcony. The also include floor to …

One semi-hidden part of River North is the rapidly developing area that lies west of LaSalle Street. For condo shoppers looking to be slightly off but still very near the beaten path, 318 West Grand might be worth a look.
Also known as Grand Orleans, this Robin Construction building offers 21 stories with units priced from $200k to $540K.
Grand Orleans is still under development, so it’s hard to say what amenities will be offered, but a sample floor plan shows a three-bedroom, two-balcony, two-and-a-half bathroom set-up with a walk-in closet. Since …

South Loop living is attractive for a lot of buyers, and 1720 S. Michigan is a building that’s definitely worth a look.
Offering a 24-hour doorman, four high-speed elevators, a common garden area, a dog run, heated indoor parking, balconies, and terraces.
The building also offers easy access to Lake Michigan, Burnham Harbor, Solider Field, the Museum Campus, McCormick Place, and more.
The surrounding South Loop offers plenty of nightlife, thanks to its plentiful selection of restaurants, bars, and clubs. There is also a lot of shopping nearby, and downtown Chicago is just …

340 Evergreen is a 6 floor, 9 unit building in the heart of Old Town. This trendy neighborhood is home to Second City, arhcitecture that pre-dates the Chicago Fire, and tons of cozy eating spots. All brick and steel construction and luxury finishes make 340 Evergreen a fabulous place for people who love a modern feel in their home. Every unit features open chef’s kitchens that include auto-close drawers, granite backsplashes, and finishes from Kohler, Pella, Jenn Air Pro, and more.

The extra tall interior doors and wide hallways give every home  a spacious and …

An article in Tuesday’s San Francisco Chronicle details the six biggest hurdles that buyers face when trying to secure a mortgage.
This news shouldn’t surprise anyone, but it’s a reminder that the real-estate market is still moving forward into recovery in fits and starts, not leaps and bounds.
Anyone who has gone through the mortgage process in the past year and a half or so knows how hard it is. For those who haven’t been through the process but might be buying soon, these six items will be good to keep in …

For the first time in 22 months, the median home price in the city of Chicago has risen.
The Chicago metro area as a whole is still down, but thanks exclusively to single-family home sales, the median price of homes in the city itself has risen, for the first time since June of 2008.
There’s other good news: sales of existing homes in the metro area rose for the tenth straight month, year-over-year. In the city limits, sales were up 41.1 percent, marking the eighth straight months of gains inside the city …

Superior 110 is located at 110 West Superior Street between LaSalle and Clark in Chicago’s lively River North neighborhood. This neighborhood is unique, creative, and boasts numerous galleries, shops, restaurants and cafes. River North, the Gold Coast, Old Town, Michigan Avenue, and the Loop are visible from your window and accessible from your doorstep.

Superior 110 kitchens feature Snaidero kitchen cabinets, 48” Subzero/Wolf appliances, and glass tile backsplashes. There are 3” wide plank oak hardwood floors and recessed lighting with dimmers, as well as speaker wiring and Smarthome center included. The …