The curtains are up in the condo/hotel rooms and closings will begin shortly. A Trump buyer is trying to sell a 1 bedroom, 1 bath “regular” condo unit on Craigslist right now for $998,000. Those aren’t set to close until 2009. Southeast facing the Chicago River and the Lake. Unit Features Include: – Floor-to-ceiling windows […]
Developers of Chicago McMansion homes continue to feel the squeeze from high McMansion inventory and slowing sales. I stumbled upon these two interesting Craigslist ads for a new construction McMansion in Lakeview. It is the same McMansion only with different pictures and different prices. The McMansion is at 1445 W. Wolfram in Lakeview. It’s a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath […]
Okay- so the trees, the browning leaves and the greystone brick at the bottom of the house give this away. But this house really is in Chicago and can be found in Bucktown. Rarely do you see authentic painted ladies in Chicago with the intricate woodwork. This house is a multifamily building. 2013 W. Cortland: 4 bedrooms, […]
In the last few decades, the South Loop used to be known as the “cheaper” part of downtown. But not anymore. One Museum Park, with its million dollar condos with lake and Grant Park views, is only one element that is changing the perception of the area for those looking for “luxury” living. There are expensive townhomes and condos […]
The highly anticipated opening of Trump Tower Chicago will finally happen in 2008. The hotel is scheduled to open this spring (if they can get finally figure out those recent permit problems.) The hotel/condos are also expected to close starting this spring. The condos in the top of the Tower aren’t scheduled to close until 2009. Excitement […]
“Me” pointed out in the last post on The Sterling that Unit #1902 is for sale on eBay. Auction for Unit #1902 [eBay] Unit #1902: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 725 square feet Listing says “appraised value” is $295,000 Last sold in February 2002 for $253,000 Current “bid” is $140,000 Auction ends on January 6, 2008 The […]