Archive for March, 2010

Our Favorite River North Terrace Is Back: 375 W. Erie

Only long-time readers will remember this top floor 2-bedroom loft unit at 375 W. Erie in River North as we last chattered about it in July of 2008. See our prior chatter here. It has one of our favorite huge downtown terraces of all time (okay- so I’m a sucker for some good landscaping and 1000 […]

A Sleek Contemporary West Town Penthouse: 919 N. Wolcott

This 3-bedroom contemporary penthouse at 919 N. Wolcott recently came on the market in West Town. It has 11 foot ceilings and ebony hardwood floors. The unit also has the modern Arclinea kitchen to match the contemporary style of the unit with quartz counter tops and Subzero and Miele appliances. All on one floor of […]

Flipper Alert: Hoping for Six Figure Profit in Irving Park: 4144 N. Ridgeway

This 4-bedroom single family home at 4144 N. Ridgeway in Irving Park was on the market as a bank owned property just 9 months ago. Purchased and then renovated with a new kitchen, baths, floors and a fresh coat of paint, the house returned to the market asking $279,000 more. At 2400 square feet, it now stainless steel appliances […]

One Year Later, Lakeview Mansion Still is a Short Sale: 461 W. Melrose

We last chattered about this 7-bedroom Lakeview mansion at 461 W. Melrose in February 2009. See our prior chatter here. The house has a vintage exterior but was renovated recently with a more contemporary interior. There is elevator access to all 5 floors. Three bedrooms, including the master, are on the third floor and 4 […]

Live in the Heart of Roscoe Village: 2232 W. Roscoe

This 2-bedroom condo at 2232 W. Roscoe is right in the heart of the Roscoe Village neighborhood with its restaurants and shops. It has an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The unit has hardwood floors throughout and outdoor space so you can grill in the summer. It also has […]

Roscoe Village Single Family Home Sells For Under 2004 Price: 3308 N. Bell

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 3308 N. Bell in Roscoe Village in December 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It has since sold as a short sale for $19,000 under the 2004 purchase price. It had a finished lower level with guest suite. 3 out of the 4 […]

They’re Not Going to Give It Away: 607 W. Deming in Lincoln Park

The Tribune’s “Elite Street” column this week highlighted the vintage home of former Channel 7 reporter Andy Shaw in Lincoln Park at 607 W. Deming. The historic property, which was built in 1886, is nearly 9000 square feet and is currently being used as a Bed & Breakfast. The listing says it is zoned RM-5. It has a 5 […]

Create Your Dream Penthouse Overlooking Millennium Park and the Lake: 6 N. Michigan

Ever wonder what the units look like on the top floor of 6 N. Michigan, the historic condo conversion, near Millennium Park?  I know I have. This is the first peak at what it looks like from inside those majestic windows. The top floor penthouse is 8,000 square feet. It’s currently raw space and is ready for […]

Market Conditions: Single Buyers Driving Chicago’s First Time Home Buyers Market

According to the Chicago Tribune, single men and women make up nearly half of all first time home buyers in Chicago. Percentage of first time homebuyers in Chicago who are: Married couples: 41% Single women: 31% Single men: 16% Unmarried couples: 9% Other: 2% Average home price for single men and women in the city […]