Archive for September, 2009

Short Sales Are Popping up in 200 N. Dearborn in the Loop

200 N. Dearborn, the high rise conversion in the loop, was the last of the American Invsco conversion buildings during the boom. It has not sold out. Current stats (out of 308 units): 33 for sale on the MLS 6 for rent Some units may be both for sale AND for rent. Recently, several short […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: 215 N. Aberdeen in the West Loop

215  N. Aberdeen, the Blue Moon Lofts, is an authentic brick and timber 77-unit loft building in the West Loop. This 3-bedroom penthouse triplex unit is currently on the market. It has two outdoor spaces including a 500 square foot private rooftop deck with city views. It also has a separate master suite with its own […]

Bank Owned Wicker Park Single Family Home Under the 2000 Price: 1342 N. Leavitt

This bank owned 5 bedroom single family home at 1342 N. Leavitt in Wicker Park is currently listed more than 40% under its last sale in 2004. And it’s also listed $211,600 under the 2000 purchase price. From the pictures, it looks as though the kitchen and bathrooms are intact although the listing does say the house is […]

“Never Been Lived In” in the ParkView: 505 N. McClurg in Streeterville

There have been some investors trying to re-sell units in ParkView, the latest Streeterville high rise at 505 N. McClurg. The listing for this 2-bedroom unit on the 32nd floor says it has “never been lived in.” At 1464 square feet it is one of the larger 2-bedroom floorplans in the building. Unit #3202: 2 […]