ChitownLiving | Chicago Real Estate + Life

I mentioned the Emporis site in an earlier post.  Tonight I used the site to do some research for a client and it is a fantastic resource.  So much so, that it is worth mentioning again. Emporis tracks construction progress for many, if not most, projects in Chicago and worldwide.  If you have a contract pending on a mid to large project [...]

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A client of mine just purchased a new construction condo in a mid-rise building in Chicago’s North Center community area.  Just next door, the developer is constructing an identical building to be delivered sometime in 2007.  Same location, views, floorplans, finishes, ammenities, etc.  I’m talking an identical twin.  Interesting to note however, that prices are quite [...]

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So you purchased a new construction condo in Chicago and want to monitor the progress of the building without getting off the couch. Check out http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/cs/?id=101030. While unit and pre-construction information is not provided you will be able to see pics of the building as construction progresses. For more information contact Jeff Kerr by phone [...]

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