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 …

Chicago is full of exciting entertainment and activity – especially in the summer – but sometimes a night on the town can break the bank. Here are some great FREE opportunities that are sure to please everyone!
1. Chicago Summer-Dance
This wildly popular annual dance festival is celebrating its 13th year in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park. You and your beau can pop in for a free 10 hour dance lesson from professional instructors and then show of your skills while enjoying 2 hours of live music on a …

If NBA superstar LeBron James signs with the Chicago Bulls when NBA free agency begins, he’s going to need a place to live, at least during the season. Here’s our top five choices for the King, should he sign here.
1. River North
This part of town is a top destination for the young and the rich. It offers more nightlife than the nearby Gold Coast, and it’s proximity to downtown is appealing. So, too, is its accessibility to the Kennedy Expressway, a necessity for athletes who need to get to the …

The Park Monroe consists of 300 units spanning the top floors of a commercial building at 55 East Monroe. Floors 42-49 of this prominent office building have been converted to luxurious spaces for people who want to enjoy beautiful views and top amentities. Residents of Park Monroe enjoy breathtaking views of Grant Park, Millennium Park, Lake Michigan, and the skyline from their floor-to-ceiling windows – and all of the views are landmark-protected, which means no skyscrapers will crop up to spoil the scenery.
Located at Monroe Street and Wabash Avenue, The …

The Gold Coast remains the gold standard for luxury living in Chicago, and 30 West Oak St. puts residents in the heart of it all.
The location–just west of State St.–is great, and the building doesn’t disappoint. There are 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble floors, granite counter tops, top-line appliances, balconies with beautiful city views, oversize his and hers closets, sub-zero refrigeration, a 24-hour doorman, and heated indoor parking.
As far as the location goes, well, it’s harder for Chicago to get any better than this. There are tons of restaurants, clubs, …

High-end buyers will be tempted by this jewel of a building on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
With units starting at $1.4 million and ranging up to $2 million, this building offers the height of luxury for the discerning buyer.
The famed Four Seasons Hotel & Spa is attached to this building, and residents can avail themselves of every amenity that the hotel offers its guests, including room service. The Residences at 900 N. Michigan are also pet-friendly.
This units are 2500 sq. foot two-bedroom condos that include a den, and they offer great views …

With the weather warming up, it’s time for the buying season to heat up. In that spirit, today we’re going to take a look at the top 10 condos in Chicago.

#10-Silver Tower (River North)
Developer: Stonegate Development
Architect: Hartshorne + Plunkard Architects
Marketing: @Properties
Price Range: $250K-$3.5M
The Silver Tower is located in the tony River North neighborhood, and it combines stunning views with luxury living in a vibrant part of town. There are one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans available, with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. There also private balconies, a sky room, …

Chicago’s Gold Coast is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Chicago, and the Avenue East is one of the newest buildings in the area.
Offering amenities such as Kohler kitchen fixtures and marble floors in the master bathrooms, this 133-unit, 27-floor building is located in the heart of the Gold Coast, putting it close to the Magnificent Mile, the Newberry Library, Rush Street, and other high-profile Near North Side destinations.
In the winter, you can warm up thanks to in-unit fireplaces. In the summer, the constant buzz of the surrounding area …

Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan has reduced the asking price of his vintage Gold Coast condominium to $3.55 million. He bought the space in 2002 for $2.95 million. Corgan has dropped the asking price from $5.5 million in September 2008 to $4.35 million in April, and then $3.875 million in October.
The songwriter’s 3,700 square foot renovated condo occupies an entire floor of 20 E. Burton Place, which is in the prime Gold Coast neighborhood. There are 9 units in the building, which was built in 1892 and has been …

So the question is, how much does the cachet of an address mean to you? Does Lake Shore Dr. sound better than a neighboring side street? Does Oak Street mean more than Michigan Avenue? How about State Street?