New Home Notebook

Take a tour of 1819 Admiral Court , a 4000+ sq ft townhome at The Glen in Glenview, Illinois. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St_c_fhOgt4 Missy Jerfita of Koenig & Strey shows us this luxurious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome with spectacular views and a great location. The one-of-a-kind townhome unit offers oversized rooms, high ceilings, extra storage, designer finishes throughout and a 2.5 [...]

According to the Senior VP and Branch Manager at Koenig & Strey’s Glenview and Northbrook offices , Michael Mazzei , demand for housing in these two north suburban suburbs is hot. The inventory of available homes is down 35% from a year ago at this time, which translates to a tighter supply, increased demand, and homes moving at closer to list [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEPNGRubvJ8&feature=player_embedded Melissa Govedarica  of Sergio & Banks  takes us on a tour of  1928 W Wolfram , a newly listed luxury home in   West Lakeview  offered by Noah Properties. The 5-bedroom, 3 ½ bath single-family boasts an extensive outdoor space, coffered ceilings, an over-the-top kitchen, a large, lavish master bath, floor-to-ceiling windows,  two laundry rooms, two wet bars, ample storage space and [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfbx6COBYlY The heart of downtown Winnetka is one of the most desired places to spend time in Chicagoland. Living nearby makes it all the more. J. Lawrence Homes recent renovated the Library Place townhomes. Shops, restaurants, schools, parks, a Metra station are all close. Some of the best North Shore beaches are nearby. Take the above video tour of these rental units, [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9DHF_mwELs&feature=player_embedded Tina Culver of Sergio & Banks Realty takes us on a tour of unit 2505 at 50 E Bellevue Place . This  3 bedroom, 3 full baths 25th floor home just recently became available and it offers 2,350 square feet of extensively renovated and upgraded living space, great views and light from floor-to-ceiling windows, generously sized rooms, hardwood flooring and  custom built-ins. Located in [...]

Take a tour of 12 Blanchard Circle , a beautiful 7000 square foot home on 1.36 acres located in The Glen, a prestigious gated community in South Barrington , Illinois. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJsl0YHlQ7Y Koenig & Strey associate, Muffy Hostetler from the Schaumburg office walks through this 5 bedroom and 4.2 baths, home that offers 2 separate staircases to the 2nd story and includes a private [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MOBfLRZ-H0 Located at 2550 W Huron St  and facing south on Smith Park, this new 4,000 square foot, 4-5 bedroom, 3 ½ bath, contemporary single-family home boasts a sprawling first floor that is open from front to back, punctuated by an open, floating stainless steel staircase. The second floor features a master suite unlike anything you’ve seen, [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x_ZLYVszsY J. Lawrence Homes, one of the area’s largest  builders is currently offering  $0 closing costs  on their  Ambry Estates  community of new homes in Lynwood.  According to John Wozniak,  president of J Lawrence Homes , buyers can to save up to $15,000 more in closing costs on homes which are already priced to move with their special financing bonus that runs through the [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUkZCnxFbs Chicago’s Loop is a feast of landmarks. Some standing as they always have, others reincarnated. The Randolph Tower City Apartments is probably better known as the former  Steuben Club Building . Its near-riotous terra cotta ornamentation stands out. But from the inside the building’s lobby is another wow. Take the video tour of some one and two bedroom [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx3_kBRgaGc For buyers looking to hedge their bets on condo ownership and assure themselves that they’ve chosen the right building and location, the recently-launched rent-to-own program at 235 Van Buren has proved popular. Renters can become buyers at any point during their 12-month lease and receive 30% of the rent they’ve paid as a credit toward [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXUq0rxUN-4 Recent months have seen solid sales activity at Superior 110 . The high-rise at 110 W Superior has only 3 units still available - a high-floor full floor and two half-floor units. “These are desirable units,” said Greg Eldridge, who is in charge of sales at Superior 110. “They’re available only because of contract fall-throughs, a situation that’s [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8McMAAZodc&feature=player_embedded Tom Makinney of Koenig & Strey’s Gracik Makinney Group takes us on a video tour of 964 Kent Ave , a solidly built 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath center-entry Colonial in Elmhurst’s Elm Estates. Developed in the early 1960s, the home offers a classic layout that stood the test of time and a desirable floor plan for today’s [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrQAbyVg5Ho With the building under new ownership, and having been renamed the Park Michigan to reflect its new look, the sleek, international-style apartment tower at 1212 South Michigan Ave in the South Loop is nearing the completion of a makeover. Park Michigan residents will have walkable access to Chicago’s cultural institutions, Soldier Field and a wide variety of dining and [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkZQPUUpuFE Sergio & Banks’  Melissa Govedarica  and Tina Culver  takes us on a video tour of 2145 W Barry , a newly-built 5 bedroom home located south of Roscoe Village and just a half block from Hamlin Park. This 5-bedroom, 3 ½ bath home offers large and beautifully detailed rooms with high ceilings and a warm, contemporary feel.  Soaring vaulted ceilings [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-d7SqJCHSo Location, views, in-unit and common area amenities and services are all part of the compelling package at the residences at Echelon at K Station . Apartments at Echelon contain thoughtful layouts with excellent separation of living spaces, balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and more. Echelon also features a large pool [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWfiyJ12RvI For renters looking to a transit-friendly location close to the action, Belmont Lofts is an attractive option. This building at 4131 W Belmont Ave is at the nexus of three Chicago neighborhoods: Avondale, Irving Park and Belmont Gardens . For getting around, the 77 Belmont Avenue bus at the building’s front door. The CTA Blue Line and Kennedy Expressway are close by. Take [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Lhii2NZKw Here is a look at  Astoria Tower , a full-amenity building located at the northern end of the South Loop . The 2-bedroom, 2-bath split-bedroom apartment unit offers dazzling skyline views and many high-end features often not found in other South Loop developments. The building is within walking distance to Grant Park and many of the area’s stores, restaurants and [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqTZO_H40Co Driving Chicagoland’s interstate crossroads of I-90 and 290 and you see Schaumburg. Or so you may think. Of course there are shopping centers, hotels and restaurants. But, as Joe Stacy , a 20-year resident of Schaumburg and the broker manager of Koenig & Strey’s Schaumburg office lays out in the above video, there is more than tall glass and Woodfield Mall . [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOhNUzE2ISM The real estate axiom says location is everything. But when making the sale, presentation is all. Model homes, model condos or apartment guest suites need staging – furniture and décor to illustrate the possibilities. Subject of the above video in Chicago’s South Loop , the new Lofts at Roosevelt Collection is an example of targeted, budgeted and quick [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gUpKmo1HcvA The urban experience in a suburb is just one of Elmhurst’s many attractions, but it’s of particular importance to the dramatic townhome located in downtown Elmhurst that’s available to be toured in the above video, which was sponsored by Koenig & Strey’s Gracik Makinney Group . While many suburban downtowns have been looking for ways to [...]