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Three bedroom duplex with all the finishes

Price: $449,900
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Spectacular duplex home with outstanding finishes! Enter this huge three bedroom, three bathroom home to find a living/dining room with cherry floors, a woodburning fireplace and a front terrace. The high-end kitchen has beautiful dark cabinets, stainless appliances and a granite countertop that wraps around to a breakfast bar overlooking the living space. The master bedroom is large and has access to a back deck and the gorgeous master bath with double bowl sink, Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The second bedroom and bath are conveniently located on this floor as well. As you walk downstairs, you enter a massive family room with another fireplace and a walkout patio. The third bedroom and bath are on this level in addition to a utility room with washer/dryer and extra storage. Garage parking is included. Located on a quiet tree-lined street, this home is well above and beyond your typical condo.

Lincoln Park coach house

Price: $369,900
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Charming and rare coach house in the heart of Lincoln Park! This private, free-standing house sits on the back of a double lot with a large landscaped yard. The kitchen is updated with cherry cabinets and granite countertops. The master bedroom has a fireplace and a balcony. The unit has hardwood floors, a skylight, two fireplaces, a euro-style washer/dryer, central air and custom closets. There is rental parking on site for only $65/month. Located on a quiet tree-lined street close to shopping, parks, restaurants and el stop, this home has it all!

Remodel on the cheap - CNNMoney.com
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Millenium Park two-bedroom with spectacular views

Price: $850,000 + parking
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Breathtaking views of the lake and Millennium Park from every window in this sought after east-facing tier of The Heritage at Millennium Park. This two bedroom, two and a half bath home is perfect for entertaining with its wide living space, open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors and, of course, windows and terrace overlooking the most incredible view. The beautifully upgraded kitchen has 42″ maple cabinets, thick granite counters which extend to an inviting breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and a pantry. Wake up to amazing views from both large bedrooms. The oversized master suite includes a walk-in closet, washer/dryer and fantastic master bath with a double vanity, soaking tub and separate shower. This meticulous home has been freshly painted throughout and shows beautifully. The full-amenity building features 24-hour door person, fitness room, indoor pool, hospitality suite, on-site management, multiple sundecks and an impressive lobby. The assessments include heat and air and all of the building amenities. This home comes with additional storage and has two side-by-side garage parking spaces available for purchase. This floor plan and view is highly desirable and was one of the first to sell out from the developer.

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Calling today’s market a “buyer’s market” implies that now is the time to find a deal, but buyers show signs of wanting to wait a little longer, to see if prices will go any lower. That’s not a bad strategy, says the Tribune’s Carolyn Bigda, but the [...]

Two bedroom, top floor condo

Price: $224,900 w/$1000 credit
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Fantastic top floor two bedroom two bath condo just steps from the lake. The living room is flooded with light by floor to ceiling windows. The kitchen is beautiful with granite counters, stainless appliances and a cute dining space. The large master suite includes a walk-in closet and marble bath. This home also features a second bedroom and second full bath, hardwood floors, washer/dryer in unit and central heat and air. This recently rehabbed charming vintage building is located just steps from the el, the lake, Starbucks and fun bars and restaurants.

Two bedroom in the Gold Coast with fantastic views

Price: $ 349,900 + 35K parking
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Fantastic two bedroom, two bath in premier Gold Coast building just steps from the lakefront. This unit boasts amazing, south views of the skyline from every room. A newer kitchen with granite and a breakfast bar over looks a large living room with space for a dining room table. The master suite features a huge walk-in closet and Jacuzzi tub. French doors open into the large second bedroom. This home boasts excellent closet space throughout. The monthly assessments include heat, cable, 24 hour door person, exercise room, sun deck with grills. This is a stellar building with excellent reserves. A deeded, garage, parking space is available for $35K. Don’t miss out on this gem in this amazing naighborhood.