Monday, August 31, 2009

New-Construction Update: 8/31/09

Motor Row Lofts

Every Monday, with help from our friends at YoChicago.com, we present vital data on five condos under construction.

To view Building Profile on ChicagoCondosOnline.com, click address. To visit developer’s Web site, click name. To use Chicago's best condo search engine to review in-depth profiles of 900+ new-construction properties and find the unit types that meet any combination of 100 preferences, click here.

2301-2315 S. Michigan, Motor Row Lofts
26 of 94 available, 1-2 BR, $210K-$520K, Delivery now
Developed by Motor Row Development, Marketed by @properties

659 W. Randolph, R+D659
NA of 237 available, 1-2 BR, $237K-$341K, Delivery now
Developed by Mesirow Financial, Marketed by @properties

2801 N. Oakley, Homes of Rivers Edge
19 of 76 available, 2-4 BR, $350K-$690K, Delivery now
Developed by NA, Marketed by Conlon

2930 N. Sheridan, 2930 Sheridan
93 of 252 available, 1-2 BR, $200K-$340K+, Delivery now
Developed by Kroupa, Marketed by @properties

757 N. Orleans, 757 Orleans
99 of 198 available, 0-3 BR, $249K-$787K, Delivery now
Developed and Marketed by The Gammonley Group

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Monday, August 24, 2009

New-Construction Update: 8/24/09

Museum Park Place South

Every Monday, with help from our friends at YoChicago.com, we present vital data on five condos under construction.

To view Building Profile on ChicagoCondosOnline.com, click address. To visit developer’s Web site, click name. To use Chicago's best condo search engine to review in-depth profiles of 900+ new-construction properties and find the unit types that meet any combination of 100 preferences, click here.

1901 S. Calumet, Museum Park Place South
159 of 276 available, 1-3 BR, $290K-$590K, Delivery late September
Developed and Marketed by Enterprise Companies

2056 W. Berteau, Berteau Terrace
1 of 33 available, 2 BR, $270K, Delivery Spring 2010
Developed by Macon Group, Marketed by Jameson

2453 S. Lowe, Archer Landing
NA of 18 available, 2-3 BR, $199K-$245K, Delivery now
Developed by NA, Marketed by Jameson

744 W. Fullerton, Converge
NA of 16 available, 2 BR, $470K-$499K, Delivery now
Developed by Peak, Marketed by @properties

451 W. Huron, 451 W. Huron
NA of 135 available, 1-2 BR, $390K-$560K, Delivery now
Developed by Hudson Huron, Marketed by Coldwell Banker

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Monday, August 17, 2009

New-Construction Update: 8/17/09

Signature Residences

Every Monday, with help from our friends at YoChicago.com, we present vital data on five condos under construction.

To view Building Profile on ChicagoCondosOnline.com, click address. To visit developer’s Web site, click name. To use Chicago's best condo search engine to review in-depth profiles of 900+ new-construction properties and find the unit types that meet any combination of 100 preferences, click here.

207 E. 31st, Signature Residences
17 of 36 available, 1-3 BR, $150K-$380K, Delivery October
Developed and Marketed by 31st & Indiana Development

1160 S. Michigan, Columbian
17 of 220 available, 1-3 BR, $240K-$2.3M, Delivery now
Developed by Davis Group, Marketed by Equity Marketing

2025 S. Indiana, Lakeside Lofts
2 of 96 available, 2 BR, $299K, Delivery now
Developed by Bluestone, Marketed by Coldwell Banker

3001 W. Cornelia, Cornelia Court
19 of 63 available, 2-4 BR, $440K+, Delivery Fall
Developed by NA, Marketed by Coldwell Banker

110 W. Superior, Superior 110
18 of 58 available, 1-3 BR, $490K-$1.5M, Delivery now
Developed and Marketed by JFJ Development

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Distinguishing Between Co-op and Condo

Want to understand more about the difference between a co-operative apartment (co-op) and a condo? Check out this post by top-producing agent Jennifer Ames on her blog. It is the first of a three-part series tailored to the Chicago market, including statistics and the premier co-ops and their histories.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

YTD Sales Improve 3 Consecutive Months

According to figures generated for ChicagoCondosOnline.com by MRED, the regional MLS, year-to-date sales of Chicago condos for the first seven months of 2009 are:
* Down 49% in total dollar volume, to $1.6 billion
* Down 39% in units closed, to 5,000
* Down 12% in median sales price, to $283,000
* Up 16% in average market time, to 152 days.

This shows an improving year-to-date market in both dollars and units for three consecutive months:

End of April: Dollars down 59%, units down 51%
End of May: Dollars down 57%, units down 48%
End of June: Dollars down 53%, units down 44%
End of July: Dollars down 49%, units down 39%.

Comparing July sales to June:
* Units closed were flat, at 1,050 in both June and July
* Dollar volume was up 1%, from $330 million to $333 million
* Median sales price was up 1%, from $283,000 to $285,500
* Average market time was down 13%, from 161 days to 140 days.

For details on month-over-month and year-over-year, click here. For previous market reports, click here.

Free Seminars for Condo Associations

Lakeside Community Development Corp., a non-profit housing organization, is hosting three free evening seminars for condo owners and boards in August:

Thursday, Aug. 13: Understanding Financial Statements
Tuesday, Aug. 18: Self-Management vs. Management Companies
Monday, Aug. 24: Insurance for Condominium Associations

For details, call (773) 381-5253 or e-mail condo@lakesidecdc.org.

Monday, August 10, 2009

New-Construction Update: 8/10/09

Grand Plaza

Every Monday, with help from our friends at YoChicago.com, we present vital data on five condos under construction.

To view Building Profile on ChicagoCondosOnline.com, click address. To visit developer’s Web site, click name. To use Chicago's best condo search engine to review in-depth profiles of 900+ new-construction properties and find the unit types that meet any combination of 100 preferences, click here.

545 N. Dearborn, Grand Plaza
10 of 283 available, 2-3 BR, $440K-$940K, Delivery now
Developed and Marketed by Terrapin Properties

630 W. Barry, 630 W. Barry
9 of 9 available, 2-3 BR, $390K-$620K, Delivery now
Developed by NA, Marketed by Jameson

1919 W. Crystal, 1919 W. Crystal
4 of 9 available, 2-3 BR, $560K-$660K, Delivery now
Developed by Studio Dwell, Marketed by Koenig & Strey

2444 W. Diversey, 2444 W. Diversey
2 of 8 available, 2-4 BR, $360K-$420K, Delivery now
Developed by NA, Marketed by Coldwell Banker

714 W. Division, Parkside of Old Town
NA of 258 available, 1-2 BR, $200K-$280K, Delivery now
Developed by Parkside LLC, Marketed by Equity Marketing

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Monday, August 3, 2009

New-Construction Update: 8/3/09

Pearson on the Park

Every Monday, with help from our friends at YoChicago.com, we present vital data on five condos under construction.

To view Building Profile on ChicagoCondosOnline.com, click address. To visit developer’s Web site, click name. To use Chicago's best condo search engine to review in-depth profiles of 900+ new-construction properties and find the unit types that meet any combination of 100 preferences, click here.

222 E. Pearson, Pearson on the Park
40 of 219 available, 2-3 BR, $356K-$491K, Delivery now
Developed and Marketed by Hawthorne Development

1600 N. Halsted, Axis
2 of 20 available, 1 BR, $225K+, Delivery now
Developed by NA, Marketed by @properties

926-928 W. Carmen, Carmen
2 of 8 available, 2-3 BR, $285K-$409K, Delivery now
Developed by PNA Development, Marketed by @properties

2800 W. North, Silver District
8 of 20 available, 2-3 BR, $180K-$290K, Delivery now
Developed by Boldun & Gurevich, Marketed by Coldwell Banker

650-670 W. Wayman, Trio
20 of 209 available, 1-2 BR, $210K-$370K, Delivery now
Developed and Marketed by RDM Development

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