West Town’s Green Music Festival and Wicker Park’s Wicker Park Fest are two of many such summer festivals. These festivals, and many others, offer those interested in purchasing a new apartment or condo a wonderful opportunity to wander around a neighborhood, mixing and mingling with its more permanent residents.

Walking around a neighborhood during a summer festival allows a potential property buyer the chance to get a true sense of the neighborhood he or she is interested in moving to. It also allows buyers to meet many of their potential neighbors and visit many of the restaurants and boutiques in the area.

So, the next time you consider taking a day off to scout out new apartments or condos, consider planning that time off to coincide with one of the many neighborhood festivals taking place in Chicago this summer!

Trio West Town

If it seems like there are lots of listings in the West Loop, that’s because there. It’s a hot area, and the Trio of West Town–a set of three buildings in the Fulton River District area–is another great choice for buyers looking to be near downtown. Location is an obvious part of the Trio’s appeal, due to proximity to the Loop, the rapidly developing West Loop, and River North. But that’s only part of the story.

Units use European design and materials, hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, slate floors and mosaic tiling in the bathrooms, and private terraces. There’s a 10,000 square foot roof garden, landscaped courtyards on the ground, and a nearby park called Trio Park. Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a fitness center, 9′ or 10′ ceilings, and deeded garage parking.

The surrounding neighborhood is vibrant, with plenty of art galleries, clubs, and boutiques nearby, along with world-class restaurants. Greektown is located nearby, and Wicker Park and Bucktown are easily accessed via Milwaukee Ave. Suburban commuters will like the easy access to Interstates 90 and 94, as well as the nearby Metra commuter rail stations.

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