Chicago, IL
75% of All New Apartments in 2015 Were High-End, 14 U.S. Cities Saw No New Affordable Rentals
Article featured on: An updated version of this study may be found here. As more and more trendy new apartment buildings…
How Many Major U.S. Cities Can You Fit Inside Oklahoma City, Jacksonville or Houston?
Here’s a truism even a preschooler knows: we live in a really big country! The U.S. boast 3,535,932 square miles…
Chicago’s 10 Largest Rental Developments in 2015: 3,000 New Units Added
Thousands of new apartments hit Chicago’s rental market in 2015. To be more precise, 18 multifamily properties of 50+ units were…
Renting for Less in the Windy City: 5 Chicago Apartments Around $1,200/Month
Chi-town doesn’t just have the best pizza on the planet (sorry, New Yorkers); it also takes one of the top…
Blown Away by High Rent Prices in the Windy City? Check Out what Chicago Suburbs Have to Offer — for Less!
Chicago is home to championship-winning sports teams, a great variety of architectural styles, and the world headquarters of Fortune 500 companies…
Apartment Hunting is a Breeze in the Windy City – Check Out these 5 Gorgeous 1-Bedroom Rental Homes
Chicago, the third largest city in the U.S., is nestled along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan and almost equidistant…
3-Bedroom Apartments in Chicago: from Classy Chic to Homey Design
It may be known as “The Second City,” a long-time nickname used to compare the Midwestern hub with New York,…
South Park Sparks Gentrification Watch: People in 20 U.S. Cities Name Their SodoSopa
South Park’s Episode 3 (Season 19) — The City Part of Town — stepped away from more abstract topics and blatantly…
This Is What $1,600 a Month Will Rent You in Chicago
In a city where renting an apartment or a condo is almost as common as being a homeowner, prospective residents…
165 Years of Home Architecture in Chicago
Since its early days Chicago knew no other way but to develop, endure, rebuild, innovate, and flourish. Significant turning points…
11 Amazing Time-Lapse Views of Chicago Show How City is Reaching for the Stars
Chicago is one of those cities that never cease to evolve, grow and impress, whether in terms of economic opportunities,…
Fun ways to add color to your Chicago apartment
When it comes to interior design, the best part is that you can play with color and have amazing results…
Small Chicago Apartments Offering the Most Bang for Your Buck
For the budget-conscious Chicago renter, one question usually trumps all others: where can I get the most bang for my…
Moving is a good pretext for de-cluttering your life
Moving to a new place can suddenly turn into a fun-filled adventure if you set some things in order beforehand….
Tips for keeping your décor in tune with the weather
Introducing seasonal décor in home remodeling projects is nothing new to interior designers, yet it might be a troublesome endeavor…
Oak Park – a convenient, cozy Chicago suburb
Article updated September 2020. I’ve always been a fan of big city life; that’s where all the fun is: lively…
5 Amenities you don’t want to miss living in Chicago
If you’re new to the city or just relocating to another part of town, be sure not to miss the…
Your Chicago apartment checklist
Looking for a new place to live in Chicago? If you’re in the market for a new apartment, we have…
Design theme ideas for your Chicago apartment
Looking for a brand new look for your Chicago apartment? Consider these design theme ideas as you look for furniture,…
First plunge into college life and your new apartment
As a young renter, choosing the right type of housing during college comes with its challenges. Not only do you…
Decorating ideas for your small Chicago apartment
Creating a comfortable home in a rental can be quite challenging, considering we’re not all living in generous penthouses. There…
Chicago apartments luring investors back to the market
The real estate market continues to see a surge in multifamily development, mostly due to the overall economic context and…
Chicago rental market recovery poised to continue in 2013
Total nonfarm employment for the Chicago Metro Area stood at 4,383,200 in November 2012, up 37,200 or 0.9 percent, over…
Chicago cycling its way onto a greener tomorrow
Great news for Chicago! Another project for biking improvement and better air quality has come to fruition, adding two-way protected…
Give your Chicago rental a fresh look with the right window treatment
Most often it’s the drapes or window treatments that catch our attention the moment we step into a home. The…
Meet the greenest members of the South Loop community
Caring about the environment and being eco-savvy is no longer just about recycling and hybrid cars. Reducing our carbon footprint…
Urban Woods includes Sandy debris in sustainable design initiative
In a collective effort to protect the environment and show a little care for our health and wellbeing, many creative…
Get the best of Chicago apartment living
Chicago is a dynamic, always on-the-move city, most appreciated for its welcoming feel and cultural diversity. People from all over…
The Greenest Street in America is in Chicago
For more than 175 years, ‘City in a Garden’ has been Chicago’s motto, a suggestive phrase denoting the city’s commitment…
Chicago neighborhoods go green
In the aftermath of a disturbing housing crisis and years of population decline, Chicago is slowly regaining its strength and…
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