Chicago neighborhoods – Southport Corridor News and Events

Chicago’s housing market stays hot as Lakeview and Lincoln Park continue to fuel bidding wars

Chicago’s residential real estate market isn’t slowing down with summer. If anything, some of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods — particularly Lakeview and Lincoln Park — are extending the competitive spring market well into July.

Lakeview and Lincoln Park Remain Chicago’s Hottest Housing Markets as Buyers Battle for Every Listing

If you’ve walked into an open house in Lakeview or Lincoln Park lately and found dozens of pairs of shoes lined up by the front door, you’ve already seen the story of Chicago’s housing market.

Chicago’s Housing Market Keeps Defying the National Slowdown as Prices Hit Another Record

Chicago’s housing market continues to separate itself from nearly every other major metro in the country.

Rush Bowls Coming to North Southport Avenue

Another healthy dining concept is headed to Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

Retailers Can’t Get Enough of Armitage and Southport

Armitage Avenue and Southport Corridor are proving once again why they remain two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhood shopping destinations.

Why Chicago’s New Buildings Keep Looking So… Basic

If you’ve looked at recent apartment developments across Chicago—especially on the North Side—you may have noticed a recurring theme: lots of dark brick, fiber cement panels, boxy balconies, and simple facades. Few ornate cornices. Few limestone masterpieces. Very little of the architectural drama that defined Chicago’s golden age of construction.

The reason isn’t a lack of imagination.