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River North's Newest Luxury Development

One Chicago....One City Block

One Chicago is a mixed-use development located on a full city block at 1 W Chicago, three blocks west of prime Michigan Avenue shopping and across from Holy Name Cathedral. A walkable location to the business district in the Loop, the multiple outdoor venues on the Riverwalk, the highest concentration of restaurants in the city of Chicago, and the greatest concentration of art galleries in the country, outside of Manhattan. But just as impressive as the nearby urban amenities, is the quality of life you will find in One Chicago’s luxury condominiums and rental apartments. More than a home, One Chicago is paying as much attention to the health, wellness, dining, and

Formerly Vista Tower Chicago

Chicago's third tallest building with first-in-its class ultra-luxury condos 

The One Mile Radius

The Residences at the St. Regis Chicago is situated in the perfect Lakevew East location to experience the full culture of Chicago. Within a single mile, residents are presented with easy access to fine dining, a variety of shopping options along the Magnificent Mile, famed Chicago attractions, and an eclectic mix of art galleries, markets, and more. In addition, the location is also ideal for maintaining a healthy lifestyle thanks to a number of studios with classes and retail locations aimed towards the health food market being just steps from the front lobby doors. Furthermore, to stay in shape or de-stress, bike

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If you've been waiting to buy a luxury condo or single family home on Chicago's Near North Side, you should take advantage of this strong buyer's market, combined with historically low interest rates. 

Gold Coast    Streeterville    River North    Mag Mile    Old Town

How's the market for a Near North luxury property priced between $1M and $2M ?

It's a buyer's market for Near North luxury properties priced between $1M and $2M, same as this time last year and last month. This segment of the market make up 10.5% of the overall North Side total inventory in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Streeterville, River North and Old Town - 144/1368 of the available properties for sale. 

We are seeing a -8.28% decrease in Chicago's Near North

If you’re reading this blog, chances are you already know that Lincoln Park is one of the north side’s most desirable places to live, work, and play. From easy access to downtown and Chicago’s scenic lakefront to the small town setting that’s felt all throughout the area, it’s easy to see why so many of today’s home buyers are opting for a place to call home in this one-of-a-kind neighborhood. 

But if you’ve already determined that Lincoln Park is the right location for your next home, the next step in your home search might involve narrowing down the right location within the neighborhood itself. And if you’re looking for a spacious single-family home with all the bells and whistles, we have a few streets in mind that may just fit those

The Best One and Two Bedroom Co-ops for an In-town

As nice as a five-star hotel may be, you may enjoy the privacy and comforts of your own in-town co-op apartment. Here are four Gold Coast buildings with excellent one and two bedroom choices – shockingly priced between $230,000 - $495,000

1242 N Lake Shore Drive 6N - Renovated two-bedroom co-op $495,000 

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Re-imagined and renovated for today’s lifestyle, a rare two-bedroom 1,850 square foot co-op  with a high-end kitchen now open to the dining room. Expansive east exposures offer stunning lake views and natural light enjoyed from the living, dining or family room, and kitchen. There are two en-suite bedrooms, a washer/dryer, and SpacePak air conditioning.

1500 N Lake Shore Drive

1500 N Lake Shore Drive is the only Chicago co-op designed by Rosario Candela, the master architect of the most coveted Manhattan co-ops

The Building

Standing 25 stories on the corner of Burton Place and the lakefront, 1500 N Lake Shore Drive houses 57 apartments on full and private floors, as well as several duplexes, with 11-room layouts spanning 6,000 square feet. True to Rosario Candela’s design aesthetic that featured terraced setbacks on high floors, 1500’s crown jewel is an 18- room penthouse, often referred to as “the bungalow” with its own reflecting pool and garden and currently for sale at an offering price of $17,000. See the listing here. However, the two maisonetttes with private entrances on street

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Lakefront homes and historic mansions 

Sheridan Road, an extension of Lake Shore Drive, is home to the most affluent communities on Chicago’s North Shore. Hugging the shores of Lake Michigan, the grand estates, some originally situated on 100 acres, were built between 1900 and the 1930s by the most prominent architects of the day, including Benjamin Marshall, Howard Van Doren Shaw, and David Adler.

The quick and scenic drive along Sheridan Road to Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff offered prominent Chicago families weekend retreats with private beaches, stables, tennis courts, and guest houses. The European-inspired mansions with ballrooms, paneled libraries, and orangeries were replicas of

Virtual home staging is an invaluable marketing tool to capture the attention of today's buyer. According to the National Association of Realtors, more than 90% of home buyers search online during their home buying process, and properties are evaluated in seconds, based on an initial impression. You can quickly be competitive by staging your home with affordable virtual magic

Virtual staging is a better option than a price reduction

You can reduce and reduce, but buyers will unlikely look at the price unless they are first captured by an attractive photo. Virtual staging will quickly transform an empty room or one that is dated with heavy draperies and brightly painted walls. Don't risk having your property upstaged by the next pretty picture,

East Lincoln Park Home on a Deep Lot Offers Country Setting 

Located among Lincoln Park’s most expensive homes, 1870 N Orchard offers a tranquil country setting from mature popular trees on a deep and wide yard. Whether enjoying summer cocktails on the terrace, a snow-bound day around the fire, or simply preparing breakfast, the peaceful landscape views from the kitchen and great room will be a welcome reprieve from your busy urban lifestyle. 

The understated elegance of the limestone façade is the theme throughout the 7,319  square-foot home, comprised of five floors accessible via a passenger elevator. There are five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a powder room, six fireplaces, four outdoor spaces, a great room, a media room, a recreation