May 4, 2018
Looking at each month’s condo sales, we can generally see some common denominators or indicators of what’s to come in Chicago real estate: a trend that buyers are gravitating toward, a hot neighborhood or even negotiating tactics between buyers and sellers. And March’s closings definitely point to something worth watching in Chicago real estate: 9 […]
April 1, 2018
Square footage is something I bring up with my clients a lot. Whether you’re moving into the city from the burbs, or are a recent empty nester, buyers are often drawn to the convenience of amenities, services and location of a Chicago downtown luxury condo—but they don’t want to sacrifice space and square footage to […]
April 1, 2018
Over the last several months, it hasn’t been uncommon to find a property or two on the top sales each month that I’d call “ultra luxury.” These are the homes that sell for $3 million up to $8 million, typically in Lincoln Park. February’s sales did not include a property like this, and it’s the […]
February 27, 2018
In luxury Chicago real estate, the design of a home is of the utmost importance. Sure, buyers can make their own changes in line with their personal aesthetics, but things like a smart floorplan or architectural design are generally major markers of a dream home no matter what. Because of that, the latest development in […]
February 27, 2018
Looking at the luxury Chicago homes that sold and closed, the month of January was highly unusual. The top five sales were each extremely unique, including two brand-new construction properties along with three vintage architectural masterpieces which sold for major, major discounts. The three vintage homes are truly special properties—but for real estate like this, […]
February 7, 2018
Chicago luxury home sales hardly went on a winter break at the end of 2017. The month of December saw $107 million in total sales volume for homes sold for $1 million and up. And the ultra-luxury category showed healthy sales as well. During December, there were 18 deals made for more than $2 million. […]
February 1, 2018
Over the last few years, Chicago has seen a number of exciting new construction projects for luxury buyers—but it’s been some time since something as exciting as Vista has been on the horizon. This new luxury building is under construction now—but the anticipation for it is building even more quickly, as this is expected to […]
February 1, 2018
Picture this: You’re shopping for a home and finally find a property that is stunning, special and feels different from the rest. It’s perfect for you, and because you can picture yourself living in it already—well, it must be meant to be. Odds are, you aren’t the only one who feels this way about that […]
January 26, 2018
Considering the cold spell we’ve been having in Chicago, seeing the luxury condos that closed in December was a welcome surprise. During the month, a total of 61, $1 million-plus condos sold, reaching a total sales volume of $95 million. Twelve of those properties fell into the “ultra-luxury” category, priced between $2 million and $3 […]