May 24th 2010 3:50PM
A contrast to the brick rowhouses and brownstones often found in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the facade of this three-bedroom apartment resembles a cottage from a remote European town. Inside, the charm of the chalet-style rental repeats throughout, with three fireplaces, marble bathrooms, hardwood floors, wood... Continue Reading »
Apr 2nd 2010 2:30PM
Most Chicagoans are familiar with the River North and the West Loop areas, but what's River West? The technical definition via Google is "part of the West Loop," but "rubs elbows with trendy Wicker Park and artistic River North." There's a very good chance that if you told a native that you're apartment hunting in... Continue Reading »
Mar 29th 2010 2:00PM
For those wanting to live in downtown Chicago, this sweet rental is a compromise. It's city living, but with a respite. The 215 East Chestnut apartment building is located in Streeterville, a small subsection of the Gold Coast, that borders Michigan Avenue to the west and the Lake to the east. (Note, this building is... Continue Reading »
Mar 18th 2010 12:00PM
As rent and home prices skyrocketed in Lincoln Park during the early 2000s, many Chicagoans who loved the area migrated a few miles north to Lakeview to find a comparable way of life and more square footage for the dollar. Over the years, those moving to the area discovered the striking similarities between the two... Continue Reading »
Mar 17th 2010 3:00PM
Move into this Sweet Rental by April, and you can unpack in time to welcome your new neighbors, the Chicago Cubs, when they arrive at Wrigley Field to open the season against the Brewers on April 12th. This one-bedroom rental is a great deal at $995 a month (including heat), in a beautiful brick building on Cornelia... Continue Reading »
