Archive for the 'Loop' Category

Big Price Reductions Ahead of the End of the Credit: 200 N. Dearborn in the Loop

We’ve chattered about 200 N. Dearborn in the Loop before. It is the conversion high rise building by American Invsco. There have been distress sales in the building. The building has not sold out from the developer. But just in time for the end of the first time homebuyers tax credit, are these new price […]

We Love Terraces: Live Above it All in the Loop: 208 W. Washington

This 2-bedroom duplex penthouse unit at 208 W. Washington has one of the larger private terraces I have seen in the loop. At 370 square feet, it has unobstructed views in several directions. The unit also has some unique architectural features, including round windows in both bedrooms which are on the second floor of the unit and […]

Update on Closings in The Legacy: 60 E. Monroe in the Loop

Closings began 5 months ago in The Legacy, the new high rise at 60 E. Monroe in the Loop with views of Millennium Park and the Lake. From the latest data (out of 355 units): About 75 have closed 23 are listed on the MLS (including some re-sales) 10 are for rent (on the MLS- […]

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 […]

Bank Owned 2-Bedroom in the Loop for the Price of a 1-Bedroom: 212 W. Washington

This bank owned 2-bedroom at 212 W. Washington, or City Center Lofts, in the Loop has been reduced by $46,600 since October 2009. And it’s still available. It has all the bells and whistles including central air, in-unit washer/dryer and even deeded parking included in the price. The unit is a “soft loft” with high ceilings […]

It’s Confirmed: Belgravia’s 565 Quincy in the Loop Reduces Prices

There have been “teaser” ads in the Tribune the last few Sunday’s about something “big” coming at 565 Quincy, the new Belgravia building in the Loop. It should come as no surprise that the news is price reductions. You’ll recall that in November, Belgravia’s CEO had this to say to Crain’s about the downtown market: […]

Rental Deal of the Month: 65 E. Monroe in the Loop

Longing for views of the lake and Millennium Park? This 2-bedroom rental at 65 E. Monroe in the Loop is for you. The listing says it’s “never been lived in”. It has hardwood floors in the living area and carpet in the bedrooms. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. The listing […]

Brick and Concrete Duplex 1-Bedroom Loop Loft Sells: 20 N. State

We chattered about this cute starter 1-bedroom loft condo at 20 N. State in the Loop several times.  See our October 2009 chatter and pictures here. The loft had authentic brick features and concrete ceilings. There was a lofted bedroom which freed up space for a dining room underneath. The buyer would also have a short […]

The Best Deal on Millennium Park Sells for $121K Off 2008 Price: 330 S. Michigan

We last chattered about this 2 bedroom unit at 330 S. Michigan across from Millennium Park in October 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. The unit did not have Millennium Park or lake views but it did have all the bells and whistles including 2 bathrooms, windows in the bedrooms, central air, and […]

Custom Built Home in the Sky Now Reduced By 60%: 200 N. Dearborn

We last chattered about these 2 units which were combined into one 3-bedroom custom built unit at 200 N. Dearborn in the Loop in October 2009. See our prior chatter here. Since then, the unit has been reduced by another $150,000. It is now listed for 60% less than its original listing in August 2009. […]