This week I came across a nice article on new homes in Palatine. Titled, “Palatine’s Smart Growth”, the article on YoChicago.Com gives a good overview of Palatine and some of the new housing developments there. I do have a couple of minor differences with the article.
First, it described the downtown as having an urban character. A few brownstone-like townhomes and loft condos don’t automatically give an area an urban character. One of the things I like about downtown Palatine is what I consider a small-town feel. It isn’t trying to compete with downtown Arlington Heights which definitely is going for an urban feel.
Second, the article said that one of the pluses of the Lake Louise Condominiums is their proximity to the Arlington Heights Metra Station. Actually, they are much closer to the Arlington Park Metra Station.
That said, I like Palatine a lot. It has good transportation options with its own Metra Station and quick access to I-355. You get a little more home for the money than in Arlington Heights which is what you would expect since its farther from the city. However, homes in Palatine are less expensive than comparable homes in its neighbors to the west, Inverness and the Barrington area.
If you decide the check out some of the new homes in Palatine, don’t forget! Take a buyer’s agent with you!
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Fran,
Thanks for the mention of our New Homes Magazine / YoChicago article on Palatine.
The online version of the magazine is open for comments – so we’d welcome your posting any corrections or insights at YoChicago.com/magazine.
Good luck with your blog!