Real Estate – Southport Corridor News and Events

New Mixed-Use Development Proposed for Halsted Street in Lakeview

Plans have been unveiled for a new four-story mixed-use development at 2858 N. Halsted Street, at the corner of Halsted and George Street in Lakeview. The project would replace the existing one-story building and rear patio currently occupied by George Street Pub.

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.

First Look at 3600 N. Southport: New Mixed-Use Development to Bring Retail and Apartments to The Southport Corridor

A new mixed-use development is moving forward at the northwest corner of Southport Avenue and Addison Street, replacing the former Fifth Third Bank property with retail space and apartments in the heart of Chicago’s Southport Corridor, and we now have the first set of renderings along with retail space information.

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.

Chicago Approves Initial Funding for Foundry Park Along Southport Avenue

The massive Foundry Park redevelopment on Chicago’s North Side took a major step forward this week after the Chicago Community Development Commission approved an initial package of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for infrastructure and public space improvements.

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.

Dinkel’s Lofts Cleared for Construction Near Southport Corridor

A major redevelopment project tied to one of Lakeview’s most iconic names is moving forward, as permits have officially been issued for Dinkel’s Lofts at 3329 N. Lincoln Avenue.

Chicago Housing Inventory Takes Another Hit as MLS Cuts Off Zillow Listings

Chicago-area homebuyers woke up Wednesday to even fewer available homes visible online after Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) cut off its direct listing feed to Zillow, removing roughly 43,000 listings from the country’s largest home search platform.

Full Building Permit Issued For 48 Apartments And Retail Space At 2600 N. Clark

A full building permit has officially been issued for a new mixed-use development at 2600 N. Clark Street in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, clearing the way for construction of a five-story apartment and retail building on the long-vacant former Dunlay’s On Clark site.

Retail and Apartments Coming to 1215 W. Belmont as Full Building Permit Is Issued

A full building permit has officially been issued for a new mixed-use development at 1215 W. Belmont in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, clearing the way for construction to begin on the five-story project.