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Chicago Alderman wants to to Straighten Lake Shore Drive

City has big Plans to Straighten out North Lake Shore Drive By Jim Vail Last month Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins – whose 2nd Ward runs along parts of LSD – met with delegates of the Lakeshore Improvement Committee for a detailed discussion and progress update on the Lakeshore Improvement Plan. […]

These Are The Questions To Ask On Your Next School Tour

If you’re a parent, you’re probably not a stranger to school districts and buying a home within certain neighborhoods to get into a particular school. There are many guides only that help rate schools based on curriculum, teachers, and programs. It might be helpful though to look at this helpful […]

Just Listed – River North 2/2.1

Originally a three bedroom, this sprawling two bedroom two and a half bathroom 1500 sf corner unit is for you! Modern finishes include; Malaysian hardwood, granite counters, marble bathrooms and Californian-style shower, enormous walk-in closet, in-unit laundry and a dining area. Both bedrooms feature their own in suite bathroom. Full amenity building. Balcony and one garage space incl. 2nd Space avail for extra.

Lollapalooza

Grant Park Area Street Closures In Effect For Lollapalooza Music Festival

Lollapalooza begins Thursday, July 28 and continues through Sunday, July 31, but preparation for the event will result in road closures leading up to the four day festival. Lollapalooza brings large crowds daily to Grant Park in Chicago. Festival hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day. Grant Park […]

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Changes for Airbnb hosts

A proposed ordinance filed this week by Aldermen Joe Moore, 49th, and Ameya Pawar, 47th, and backed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, for anyone who rents their living space for up to 90 days a year would have to register with the city. Described as “a free and simple online process” […]

It’s now harder to get that garage-top deck approved

[Crain’s] Decks atop garages were once essentially a given in every single-family home from Old Town to Lakeview on the market for upward of $1 million. Most buyers expect the decks, which help increase the living space on tight city lots, says Dennis Dooley, vice president and managing broker at […]

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Chicago approves Emanuel’s property tax increase

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s $7.8 billion fiscal 2016 budget and a historic property tax increase to pay for public safety worker pensions easily cleared the city council on Wednesday. However, the plan for the fiscal year that begins on Jan. 1 still faces uncertainties in the Illinois Legislature and supreme […]

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Navigating the New Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO)

The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) presented “Navigating the New ARO” on May 28th to a packed room at the Dream20 Showroom in the Merchandise Mart. The City of Chicago’s Affordable Requirements Ordinance requires residential developments that receive city financial assistance or involve city-owned land to provide a percentage […]

Tax Time Tips

Homeownership carries many tax benefits, so be sure you’re taking advantage of these strategies at tax time: Mortgage Interest Deduction Interest you pay on a mortgage of up to $1 million — or $500,000 if you’re married filing separately — is deductible on Schedule A when you use the loan […]