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  • *JUST SOLD!* The Market May Be Slow For Some, But, Not Us!

    *JUST SOLD!* The Market May Be Slow For Some, But, Not Us!
    Just Sold, River North
    Thursday, September 25, 2014
    WOW!! Upgraded 1BR on Southwest Corner with 150 sq.ft. Balcony. Sparkling views from floor-to-ceiling windows, makes a great in-town or full-time home! Construction is Complete! Unit features: Open, remodeled kitchen, Stainless Steel appliances and Granite counter tops, 42" Cabinets, Hardwood Floors throughout, Ceramic and Granite. Furniture Included. Parking Space Included. Superb LOCATION! Move-In Condition!
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  • Chicago's Biggest Open House Weekend

    Chicago's Biggest Open House Weekend
    Thursday, September 25, 2014
    In real estate, we know, it's never too early to start thinking about the next open house. That being said, there's nothing in the city that rivals the immense annual event Open House Chicago. Held each year by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, this year, on October 18 and 19, attendees will be able to peak inside 150 places across the city...
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  • Downtown Condo Values Nearly Recovered

    Downtown Condo Values Nearly Recovered
    Tuesday, September 23, 2014
    While some segments of the housing market continue to struggle clawing back value lost post-2007, the condominium market in downtown Chicago has climbed back to its 2008 level, off their peak value by only 2.1 percent. Crain's Chicago Business recently reported that a survey of 65 large downtown buildings found that resales prices were very close to their 2008 peak, within 4.3 percent and that those in the Loop, specifically, were off just 2/1 percent...
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  • *Just LISTED!* Highly Desirable 1 Bed Unit at 400 N Lasalle

    *Just LISTED!* Highly Desirable 1 Bed Unit at 400 N Lasalle
    Just Listed, River North
    Monday, September 22, 2014
    This Beautiful and Bright, Totally Remodeled Open 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, Shows Like a Model. Can Be Bought Completely Furnished (not included in price). Awesome North and East Views of the City Skyline and Lake! The Building's Great Location Puts You Right in the Heart of River North! Highly Desirable 01 Tier - Rarely Available. Add The Amenities: Rooftop Pool, Fitness Room, etc... And All-inclusive Assessments w/Heat, Air, Gas, Cable.
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  • Large 2 Bed Just Listed at The Buckingham!

    Large 2 Bed Just Listed at The Buckingham!
    Just Listed, New Eastside
    Friday, September 19, 2014
    Spacious open 1,300 SQ FT 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths. Complete remodel and redesigned unit. Wood floors in Living Room and Carpet in Bedrooms. Designer kitchen w breakfast area. Master redesign with large closet and even larger bathroom. 2nd Bathroom redone with contemporary flair. In unit laundry room and full amenity building with an Indoor Pool & Exercise Room. 24 HR Door staff, Grocery...Walk to Millennium Park, Lakefront, & Restaurants...
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  • Downtown Condo Market Rebounding

    Downtown Condo Market Rebounding
    In The News
    Thursday, September 18, 2014
    Urban Real Estate Managing Partner Matt Farrell recently offered some insight to Chicago Tribune Reporter Mary Ellen Podmolik. The Tribune is reporting that downtown Chicago's condo market is rebounding and that affluent buyers are driving the resurgence. "For the most part, it's a good thing that we haven't been bloated with new construction in the condo market because it has allowed for (price) stabilization," Farrell told Podmolik...
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  • *JUST SOLD* Let Us (Harbor) Point You in the Right Direction!

    *JUST SOLD* Let Us (Harbor) Point You in the Right Direction!
    Harbor Point, Just Sold, New Eastside
    Thursday, September 18, 2014
    Stunning, spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with unobstructed and private views of Lake Michigan and Museum campus ; new bamboo floors; Bosch washer/dryer; subzero fridge; deluxe built ins throughout; extra large living area and kitchen ideal for entertaining, 2nd bedroom open to living room; building has it all! Health club, indoor pool, sun deck, playroom, grocery store, cleaners, laundry, racquetball. Never a special assessment; low rental percentage; $8 million in reserves.
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  • Monday Real Estate Round-up

    Monday Real Estate Round-up
    Monday, September 15, 2014
    The proposed tower at 451 E. Grand Avenue couldclock in at 67 stories and 843 feet over-looking (sort of) Lake Shore Drive. The tower, by New York's Robert A. Stern & Associates for Related Midwest will feature a mix of apartments and condos with amenities like green roofs, is proposed for the Streeterville site by Related Midwest, their first tower of this size in the city. Read more here. Drawing courtesy Robert Stern & Assoc...
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  • Just Sold at Aqua - Luxury Living at It's Finest

    Just Sold at Aqua - Luxury Living at It's Finest
    Aqua, Just Sold, New Eastside
    Monday, September 15, 2014
    Aqua: South-facing, luxury living with a 24 x 6 balcony overlooking Millennium Park & Lake Michigan . Hardwood floors thru-out, granite counter tops, Kitchen-Aid stainless steel appliances, marble bath, washer/dryer in unit. 2 acre resort style sun deck; 2 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, hot tubs, cabanas, fitness center, basketball court, Pilates studio, private theater, and business center. Steps to parks, lake and river walk, & Village Market.
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  • Block 37 Getting Apartment Towers

    Block 37 Getting Apartment Towers
    Friday, September 12, 2014
    The retail development Block 37, in the heart of the Loop, will be receiving its long-awaited residential towers, Crain's Chicago Business is reporting today. The apartment tower, which will be the largest built in the Loop in decades, will clock in at nearly 700 apartments (694, actually) in 34 stories. It will sit on top of the retail development. Architects Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) are behind the glass tower design...
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  • Another Successful Sale in the Gold Coast

    Another Successful Sale in the Gold Coast
    Gold Coast, Just Sold
    Friday, September 12, 2014
    3000 square foot Penthouse unit with protected south, east & north views! 3 en suite bedrooms with Lake Michigan views from the master bedroom. Private east facing terrace with expansive views. Large open living room offers a wood burning fireplace & wet bar. 24 hr Doorman, with rooftop deck & rear common yard with BBQ grills. Currently the best valued unit in building. Prime location right in the heart of the Gold Coast. Parking available for additional cost.
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  • Price of Newly-built Homes Surging

    Price of Newly-built Homes Surging
    Wednesday, September 10, 2014
    Newly-built homes have increased in price nearly a third since 2004, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In the ten-year period, the median price of a new home rose from $212,700 to $277,200. That increase, of about 30 percent, beats out both the rate of inflation and wage growth...
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  • Monday Real Estate Round-Up

    Monday Real Estate Round-Up
    Monday, September 8, 2014
    The skyline is Streeterville has some change coming. Northwestern University has unveiled the latest renderings from its architects Perkins + Will for a new medical research tower on the site of the old Prentice Women's Hospital. Ald. Brendan Reilly's office sent an email to constituents alerting them to a public meeting Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Hughes Auditorium of the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Building, 303 E. Superior St...
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  • Recently Remodeled 1BR *Just Listed* at 400 E Randolph

    Recently Remodeled 1BR *Just Listed* at 400 E Randolph
    Just Listed, New Eastside
    Monday, September 8, 2014
    Spacious 1 BR w/large 18 ft Balcony with Views of the City and Park. Complete remodel with Excellent detail. 42" Cherry Cabinets, 1 1/2" Granite Counters with Full Granite Backsplash, Stainless Steel appliances, Custom Lighting. Separate dining area. Custom Tile Bathroom w/upgraded Vanity & Fixtures. Solid Wood Closet doors. Custom paint, fixtures & molding. 3 large/deep closets, 1 Walk-in. Assessment includes heat/AC/cable/gym/pool/security...
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  • Urban Real Estate in New Eastside NEWS

    Urban Real Estate in New Eastside NEWS
    In The News, New Eastside
    Friday, September 5, 2014
    We are proud and honored to be a part of the Fall 2014 issue of the New Eastside NEWS, a newsletter from and for the New Eastside community . The newsletter provides great content for all demographics highlighting local events, area news events, and advertisements from local establishments and services, as well as important Chicago information. Please check out the digital version yourself and see if you can find us!
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  • Luxury, Inside & Out: Spectacular Home Just Listed in Old Town

    Luxury, Inside & Out: Spectacular Home Just Listed in Old Town
    Old Town
    Thursday, September 4, 2014
    This Custom Designed Luxury Home has it all! Every Finish & Appliance is Top-of-the line! Complete with Control 4 Smart Home, Full House Audio System, 500-bottle Wine Cellar, Remote Controlled Window Treatments. 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, 2 Half-baths, Family Rm & Media Rm with Wet Bars, 400 sq ft Patio, 3rd Floor Balcony, and 2-car Garage w/Heated Driveway. On quiet street 2 blocks from Wells St. in Old Town.
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  • Like Historic Homes? Tour These In Logan Square

    Like Historic Homes? Tour These In Logan Square
    Thursday, September 4, 2014
    Logan Square has some of the finest residential offerings in the city of Chicago (when they're for sale) and one of its greatest public spaces, in the northernmost part of the "Emerald Necklace" of parks and boulevards that encircles the city. Next weekend, the local neighborhood group will be hosting a tour of some of the great residential architecture along Palmer Square and Humboldt Boulevard...
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  • Real Estate Round-up

    Tuesday, September 2, 2014
    It was another busy week in real estate news last week. Today we present our Monday Real Estate Round-Up on Tuesday due to the Labor Day Holiday. Need decorating ideas? Apartment Therapy profiles the home of Robyn and Drew who live in 1250 square feet in Logan Square. Their light-filled apartment is filled with vintage finds from Craigslist and vintage stores. See the images and more here . The Lakeshore Athletic Club at 411 N. Wabash was demolished last week...
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  • New Mariano's Coming To Lake View Next Year

    New Mariano's Coming To Lake View Next Year
    Friday, August 29, 2014
    Residents of Lake View say hello to Mariano's and XSport. The neighborhood is in line for a new grocery and gym after approval by the city last week. The largest Mariano's ever to be built in the city is set for construction on a site at 3030 N. Broadway. The complex will encompass a 125,000 square foot space, with 71,000 for the grocer with another 40,000 for the gym. The ground-breaking is set for February of 2015, according to 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney...
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  • *Just LISTED* Sun-drenched Corner Unit in Amazing Building!

    *Just LISTED* Sun-drenched Corner Unit in Amazing Building!
    Just Listed, New Eastside
    Friday, August 29, 2014
    Gorgeous northwest corner 2 bed/2 bath with magnificent views of the parks, Lake Michigan and the City . Contemporary designer kitchen with Bosch and Miele appliances and granite counter tops. Washer and dryer in the unit. Garage space for $40K. Great building in the hot New Eastside. Motivated seller.
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