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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 […]
The city of Chicago is offering to give away a famous North Side bridge at no cost. The Chicago Dept. of Transportation is proposing the removal and replacement of the handsome and historic bridge that carries Chicago Ave. traffic over the North Branch of the Chicago River
Many prospective home buyers list pet friendly buildings as a search criteria when searching for their next home. But having a pet friendly building may not be enough – vicinity to dog parks is sometimes just as essential and a requirement many homebuyers are looking for.
Chicago aldermen are proposing new rules in an effort to curb gentrification and maintain affordable housing in the area for residents nearby the 606 trail.
Nicor Gas residential customers could see their annual bills rise by an average of 8.3 percent, or $4.79 a month, in 2018 under a proposed rate hike the company is seeking to recoup higher costs.
Double Door has been evicted from its longtime location in Wicker Park after an extended legal battle. Double Door failed to make payments on any of their owed appeal bonds, according to a lawyer who represents the club’s landlord.
Under the recent changes to the amendment that has gone into effect as of January 1, 2017, a Chicago residential landlord receiving a mitigation notice is required to make specific disclosure requirements before renewing or signing a new lease.
Home buyers are looking for home offices to serve more than just a space to do work in.
Four vehicle emissions testing facilities, including the last two in the city of Chicago, are being shut down by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 1 to reduce costs and streamline operations.
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.
Set on a quiet tree lined street this spacious unit is just steps from the plaza and heart of Lincoln Square. Generous room sizes, this home has a newer gourmet kitchen, and bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout. In unit laundry. Central air. Enclosed sun room perfect for office, sitting room or arts and crafts. South facing unit just a short walk to brown line, metra, restaurants and shops of the Square!
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 […]
For residential properties, inventory throughout the city is low, with sales and under contract properties on the rise. With all three categories, detached, attached and multi-units seeing a months supply of inventory at about three months, properties are moving off the market quickly as demand in key markets pick up. […]
There is still ongoing confusion as to how Chicagoans recycle, and what items can or can’t be thrown into the blue bins.
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” […]
The Illinois Commerce Commission has just approved a $67 million rate decrease, $17 million more than the $50 million decrease ComEd proposed. Because of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA) or smart grid law, a 2011 statue that guarantees utilities a return each, has allow ComEd to secure more than […]
[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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How urban and suburban sprawl changed the demand and markets in the city and suburbs.
Builders, landlords and investors are carefully watching the apartment sector, determining the health, and potential decline of demand and return of investment in the city. With the pace of apartment building and current supply increasing recently there are concerns that there could potentially be an oversupply. After the bust, the […]
[Sun-Times] Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s complex solution to Chicago’s affordable housing crisis was advanced by a City Council committee Wednesday, amid concern that the costly mandates could stifle residential development. Chicago’s existing “affordable requirements ordinance” offers a choice to developers of projects with 10 or more new or rehabilitated units that […]
Chicago Riverwalk Teaser from Sasaki Associates on Vimeo.
#200478943-001 / gettyimages.com With many homeowners’ spending power getting squeezed from the economy, or from sapped equity from the market downtown in previous years, many are becoming more creative in finding ways to make their home more affordable and produce cash flow in unique ways. Many of these ideas could […]
The statistics have been updated for the month of August 2014. Sales of businesses with real estate and commercial properties have slowed, along with attached housing as we go into the fall market. Single family properties as well as multi-units are still in demand and prices are surging significantly for […]
@properties brokers will eventually will have access to PointDrive, a sales-oriented application that allows users to share presentations without email attachments
Green roofs have long been promoted as an easy and effective strategy for beautifying the building and increasing investment opportunity, especially in areas where outdoor space is limited. Condo associations have even started to implement green roofs and planter boxes for residents. There are additional benefits to green roofs as […]
The spring market is in full swing and many residents are moving into new housing. Many are debating whether purchasing is still a great option, or whether renting is better suited for them.
Developer Garrett Kelleher has reached an agreement with his largest creditor, Related Cos., over a financing plan that would allow him to keep control of the Chicago Spire site and potentially search for construction financing
Great discussion on WBEZ talking about security deposits in Chicago, and zombie properties.
2013 was an exciting year for housing as record low interest rates, tight inventory and rising home prices helped bolster the market’s recovery. So what can prospective home buyers and sellers expect this year? Here are three trends to watch:
After a roller coaster of a year, I have been getting a lot of requests and questions about what to expect for this upcoming year. Is housing still worth it? The rules are continually changing, as we have all seen in the past few years. What was once a buyer’s […]
(Crain’s) Steve Fifield is pushing a big idea for the West Loop: Millennium Park West. The Chicago developer has been pitching anyone who will listen about his $300 million proposal to build a 15-acre park over a stretch of the Kennedy Expressway running from Lake to Adams streets. He’s convinced […]
You can always count on a local. Whether you’re looking for the best sushi spot in town or the best place to grab a cup of coffee, locals know best. And that’s especially true in the real estate business. @properties is a local firm with a uniquely local brand of […]
The largest creditor on the Chicago Spire is turning up the heat on the failed project’s developer. An affiliate of Related Cos. sued Garrett Kelleher, the Irishman who started and then aborted the condominium project, demanding that he fulfill a personal guarantee he signed to secure a loan for the […]
On November 19, 2013, Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveiled the design renderings for the new 95th Street Red Line station, a project to modernize transit and promote economic opportunity on Chicago’s South Side. CTA 95th Red Line station rendering on Flickr
Views, windows and outdoor spaces are some of the most in-vogue amenities in luxury homes as listed by Trulia.
The American Council For An Energy-Efficient Economy released its score card that ranks cities. Chicago has come in at the top ten, ranking 9th overall as one of the greenest cities in the country. Boston topped the list primarily because of its community-wide efforts and programs, scoring 76.75 out of […]