As we’ve chattered about many times, there are a lot of older buildings in the Gold Coast which don’t come with certain amenities today’s buyers demand such as parking, in-unit laundry and central air. This renovated 1-bedroom unit at 30 E. Elm, a building constructed in 1960, is missing the central air, but somehow it has […]
We haven’t chattered much about The John Hancock Building at 175 E. Delaware in Streeterville/Gold Coast but now that Trump Tower is trying to steal its thunder (and views), maybe it’s time to re-visit it. Why spend $700,000 for a 1-bedroom when you can have a 2/2 with better views instead? Current stats on the building […]
There is something unique about 50 W. Schiller in the Gold Coast. No two units are alike. This 2-bedroom duplex has been renovated. Here’s the listing: Exquisitely detailed, sophisticated & impeccably restored Andrew Roberi coop: Two bedrooms & small office area , 2 baths. Feels like Paris in the 20’s ! Kitchen has thermadore oven, Gaggenau […]
Remember this 2-bedroom unit in 30 W. Oak, the new modern boutique building in the Gold Coast? We’ve chattered about it twice now. It’s been on the market since January 2008 and has been reduced $76,000 (plus the seller is now including a $65,000 parking space.) Here’s the listing: SPECTACULAR 2 BEDROOM plus STUDY IN EXCLUSIVE NEW […]
We’ve chattered about these Sunday trolley tours offered by Rebecca Thomson before and some of you have gone on the tours. From the website: “We carefully guide individuals looking to purchase a new home, investors in the selection of appropriate properties, and owners looking to sell an existing condominium residence. Our customers are those […]
If you need to sell fast, does that mean you’re aggressive on the price? This renovated 9200 square foot mansion at 1318 N. LaSalle in the Gold Coast has been on the market since March 2007. It was reduced in July 2008 by $950,000 but is still holding at that price. Here’s the listing: DEVELOPER MUST […]
This 2-bedroom duplex unit in the Frank Fisher Apartments at 1209 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The unit also includes a rare parking space (there are only two with the building, both belonging to the two 2-bedroom units in the small building.) And no, I don’t know […]
There are mansions and then there are “real” mansions like 1432 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast. No matter what anyone says about the “new” construction homes that have gone up during this housing boom, they aren’t building anything even close to a house like this one. 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and 9,000 square feet (which includes a […]
Sometimes, you just don’t want to leave the suburbs behind. This top-floor vintage unit at 10 E. Schiller in the Gold Coast advertises that you can have Lake Forest living in the heart of Chicago. Is that an effective way to market these higher-end units? There is a lot of inventory in the higher end right now. The […]
We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit in The Palmolive, at 159 E. Walton, in the Gold Coast in April 2008. The unit was completely upgraded, including a new kitchen. It is still for sale and it has been reduced $300,000. Here’s the listing: Stunning re-sale residence in premier condominium building, steps from Magnificent Mile! One […]