Monthly Archives: July 2022

‘Bargain Block’ Presents a Wild Opportunity for Homebuyers Desperate for a Deal

Jul 24, 2022 |

“Bargain Block” features Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas renovating run-down fixer-uppers in Detroit into chic yet budget-friendly homes.

These Are the Renovations That Will Raise Your Property Taxes the Most

Jul 24, 2022 |

Here’s what to know. READ MORE…

Streeterville’s 465 North Park luxury apartments have fabulous views

Jul 24, 2022 |

Residents at 465 North Park, a stunning new 47-story apartment tower in Streeterville, enjoy fabulous views in every direction. Curved window walls expand the sweep of the dramatic views. Kitchens and baths have high-end finishes. All of the apartments have in-unit washer / dryers. Available studios start at $2,388 a month, convertibles at $2,769, 1-bedrooms […more]

Bronzeville apartments near the lake at Prairie Shores are budget-friendly

Jul 24, 2022 |

The five towers of Prairie Shores have a convenient location just south of McCormick Place, just east of the IIT Campus and just west of the 31st Street Beach and harbor. Studio apartments at Prairie Shores start at just $1,014 a month, 1-bedrooms at $1,296, and 2-bedrooms at $1,680. Three-bedroom, 2-bath apartments are all rented […more]

The Cooper Southbank has luxury riverfront apartments in the South Loop

Jul 24, 2022 |

The Cooper Southbank, is a new 29-story, 452-unit apartment tower at 720 S Wells St in the South Loop, on the south branch of the Chicago River, steps from a beautifully-landscaped riverwalk. The Cooper is the first building in the Southbank development. When complete, Southbank will include a park along the south branch of the […more]

Budget-friendly West Loop apartments at the popular Presidential Towers

Jul 24, 2022 |

The spacious apartments at Presidential Towers have a near-Loop location with great views, and quick access to public transit, the expressway grid, and the hot West Loop restaurant and nightlife scene. Space, location, and appealing rents have made PT’s apartments a perennial favorite among downtown renters. Presidential Towers apartments offer a variety of finish options […more]

Old Town Park 2’s luxury apartments are steps from the fabulous Wells Street scene

Jul 24, 2022 |

Old Town Park 2 has a transit-friendly, pedestrian-friendly location at the corner of Wells and Hill Streets. Available convertibles at Old Town Park 2 start at $2,279 a month, 1-bedrooms at $3,007, 2-bedroom, 2-baths at $4,058, and 3-bedroom, 2-baths at $5,390. Floor plans and near real-time rent and availability info are online. The apartments have […more]

Today’s Mortgage Rates

Jul 24, 2022 |

The traditional spread between the 10-year Treasury Yield and the 30-yr fixed mortgage rate has been 1.75%. Today it is 2.7%, which sure makes it look like the next Fed increase is already priced in.  This week, we will see if mortgage rates will moderate and stay in the fives after the Fed bumps again! […more]

Why Hasn’t Anyone Bought Sugar Ray Leonard’s Knockout Pacific Palisades Home?

Jul 24, 2022 |

After three years on the market and one price cut, a grand estate owned by Sugar Ray Leonard is still looking for a buyer.

Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Standalone in Caton Park, a Bungalow in Bay Ridge

Jul 24, 2022 |

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a co-op in Boerum Hill, a brownstone in Bed Stuy and, outside of Brooklyn, a standalone in Newburgh, N.Y. Bed Stuy was popular this week with multiple listings in the top 10. The least expensive on the list is the brick house… Read More > The […more]