Condos near Northwestern Memorial Hospital

click to see a list of condos near Northwestern Memorial Hospital January 2, 2012

I’ve created a list of all the condos I’ve written about that are near Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Northwestern Memorial is one of the country’s best hospitals and the primary teaching hospital for Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Click to continue...

Lincoln Park Tamerlane townhouses for sale

Click to see photos & details of the townhome for sale at 2675 N Greenview Ave December 28, 2011

A few luxury townhomes are for sale in Lincoln Park’s Tamerlane townhome community. Here’s a review of the townhomes that I’ve previewed or shown (none are my listings) along with photos and details. Click to continue...

Chicago Case-Shiller Indices experience steeper declines in October than September

click to see full chart December 27, 2011

Chicago’s Case-Shiller Index for October fell 1.8% from September. The drop in September was only 0.8%. The index is down 4.8% from October 2010. The housing index is at its August 2001 level. Click to continue...

Condos near Fox & Obel

click to see a list of condos near Fox & Obel December 21, 2011

I’ve created a list of all the condos I’ve written about that are near Chicago’s Fox & Obel, one of Chicago’s premier grocers. Located at the southeast corner of Illinois and McClurg Ct. in Streeterville Fox & Obel is not only a gourmet food market, but a cafe, bistro and catering service. Click to continue...

4+ bedroom condos for sale at 2 year low in Streeterville & parts of Gold Coast & River North

click to see full chart December 19, 2011

The inventory of condos for sale with 4 or more bedrooms in the 60611 zip code is at a 2 year low. 60611 includes Streeterville, River North east of State and the Gold Coast south of Division. Click to continue...

The Elysian – 11 East Walton condos for sale

Click to see photos & details of all 11 E Walton condos for sale December 16, 2011

A few luxury condos are for sale at The Elysian – 11 E Walton in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Here’s a review of the building and condos I’ve previewed or shown (none are my listings) along with photos and details of the other condos for sale. Click to continue...

Gold Coast condos that don’t allow pets

click to see the full list of Gold Coast condos that don't allow pets December 14, 2011

Recently while at a showing for a unit at The Carlyle the listing agent mentioned to my buyer that The Carlyle has a no pets policy. The Carlyle is one of a handful of Gold Coast condos that don’t allow pets. Here is the full list as best as I can determine. Click to continue...

2 bedroom 2 bath condo monthly median sale prices trending up in Streeterville & parts of Gold Coast & River North

click to see full chart December 12, 2011

The monthly median sale price for 2 bedroom 2 bath condos in the 60611 zip code has been trending up for the past year. 60611 includes Streeterville, the Gold Coast south of Division and River North east of State. Click to continue...

1009 W Webster Lincoln Park penthouse, storefront and condo for sale

Click to read full post December 9, 2011

There are two condos for sale at 1009 W Webster. Here’s a review of the unique building and the penthouse and condo I’ve previewed along with photos and details Click to continue...

232 East Walton Place co-op apartments for sale

Click to see photos & details of all 232 E Walton Place condos for sale December 7, 2011

A few vintage co-op apartments are for sale at 232 E Walton Place in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Here’s a review of the building and apartments I’ve previewed or shown (none are my listings) along with photos and details on the other apartments for sale. Click to continue...

Old Town, River North, Streeterville & Gold Coast 3 bedroom condo median price up over 30% in November

click to see full chart December 5, 2011

The median price of 3 bedroom condos sold in November in Chicago’s Old Town, River North, Streeterville and Gold Coast neighborhoods was $1,075,000, up 30.3% from November 2010. Click to continue...

Lakeview condos for sale hit 2 year low in November

click to see full chart December 2, 2011

The inventory of condos for sale in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood dropped to 946 in November, the lowest monthly inventory in the past 2 years. The number of Lakeview condos for sale in November was down 14.6% from the previous 2 year low in October. Click to continue...

Ritchie Tower – 1310 North Ritchie Court condos for sale

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A few condos are for sale at 1310 N Ritchie Ct. in Chicago’s Gold Coast. Here’s a review of the building and condos I’ve previewed or shown (none are my listings) along with photos and details on the other condos for sale. Click to continue...

Case-Shiller Index for Chicago falls in September after 4 months of gains

Click to see full chart of Case-Shiller Chicago Indices November 29, 2011

Chicago’s Case-Shiller Index for September fell 0.8% from August ending four consecutive months of increases for the housing index. The index is down 5.0% from September 2010. Click to continue...

Condos near Water Tower Place in Chicago

click to see my list of condos by Water Tower Place November 25, 2011

In honor of Black Friday I’ve created a list of all the condos and co-ops I’ve reviewed that are near Chicago’s Water Tower Place. The shopping mall is on North Michigan Avenue between Pearson and Chestnut in Streeterville. Click to continue...

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