The Illinois Association of Realtors is out with the May 2024 home sales data. Sales remain low in Chicago as inventory continues to decline. It was the slowest May since May 2020, which was impacted by the covid pandemic. However, with such a tight market, median price is still on the rise. But note, that […]
This 5-bedroom single family home at 1225 W. George in Lakeview originally came on the market in April 2023. We have chattered about this home several times, including last year. You can see that chatter here. If you recall, the base of this home is an old Culinary Foods Inc. warehouse. It was transformed into […]
This vintage 3-bedroom at 537 W. Roscoe in East Lakeview came on the market in May 2024. Built in 1923, this building has two wings with 26 units. It appears to have a common outdoor space (see listing pictures with a patio with couches). There’s no parking or other amenities. This unit has some of […]
This vintage 3-bedroom at 653 W. Buckingham in East Lakeview came on the market in June 2024. Built in 1916, 653 W. Buckingham has 6 units and outdoor assigned parking. The building has a backyard and storage lockers in the lower level. This unit has many of its vintage features including wood crown molding and […]
It’s time for me to take some time off. I’ll be out all through next week but will be checking in from the beach. The Chicago market remains robust with very low inventory in the GreenZone neighborhoods. However, in a few neighborhoods such as Lakeview, the properties seem to be staying on the market a […]
This 3-bedroom at 2523 N. Burling in East Lincoln Park came on the market in May 2024. Built in 1896, this greystone has 4 units and outdoor parking. The unit is the first floor unit with both front and back entrances. (Is that a garden unit?) It has refinished hardwoods throughout and exposed brick accents. […]
We’ve chattered recently about how there are no new condo towers going up downtown. There are some that have finished construction, but none that are going up. That’s the first time in a decade. Additionally, the downtown market has seen many older condo buildings “de-convert” back into apartments. This is the opposite of what we […]
This 6-bedroom vintage row house at 31 E. Scott in the Gold Coast came on the market in June 2024. It was built in 1889 and does not have parking. From Crain’s: Built around 1889, the house was purchased in 1922 by Joseph and Grace Allworthy. Joseph Allworthy painted portraits of, among others, Illinois Gov. Adlai Stevenson, […]