On the city’s north side rests Logan Square, currently one of the city’s most booming and evolving neighborhoods. A large part of this neighborhood’s personality is attributed to the “local” aspect: a diverse selection of local restaurants, gourmet coffee shops, historic bars, unique cocktail lounges, and eclectic boutiques.
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The 411 on Chicago’s New Bike Lanes
Bike-riders all over Chicago rejoiced late last year when the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that it’s installing 100 miles of new and upgraded bike lanes throughout the city. This supports one goal of the new Strategic Plan for Transportation: Make cycling a safe, affordable transportation option for more Chicagoans.
A Brief History of Chicago’s Avondale
In 2017, Avondale was named one of the hottest neighborhoods in the US. It’s been described with words like urban, authentic, and vibrant. The neighborhood is home to St. Hyacinth Basilica, one of only three basilicas in Chicago, and is often referred to as “the neighborhood that built Chicago.” But, like any other neighborhood, Avondale has taken years to become what it is today. Let’s step back in time to take a brief walk through the history of Avondale.
Tech Feature: Fultongrace.com + Individual Agent Pages
In the world of real estate, technology has changed the way people shop for houses and conduct business. Forbes summarized the sudden shift best, “Countless businesses and models have been disrupted by technology and the speed of these disruptions is growing exponentially. The pandemic has exacerbated this phenomenon, forcing the workforce to utilize and quickly iterate and adapt to new technology in order to have any semblance of productivity. Tech is quickly emerging and shaping the future of real estate, and our coping with the pandemic is fueling the mass adoption of many new technologies”. Simply put, real estate has changed thanks to the development of tech’s role in the landscape and the market no longer looks at virtual tours, property shopping, or in-person meetings the same way it once did.
6 Top Organizational Tools on Amazon
One of the biggest tips for enjoying every inch of your home is ensuring that everything has a home. The right organizational tools keep your home tidy and your sanity intact. Here are our favorites from Amazon.
When Do Chicago Farmers’ Markets Return?
Chicago farmers’ markets are a unique affair. Of course, you can always find the traditional offerings of homemade bread, farm-fresh veggies, and bright bouquets, but that’s just the beginning. Visit Horner Park Farmers Market at the right time and you might catch a live music performance. If you work near Daley Plaza City Market, you can grab a gourmet grilled cheese or empanada from one of the vendors.
What to do in Chicago in April
Spring is officially here. (Though sometimes the weather doesn’t seem to agree!) Either way, all of Chicagoland has started to wake from winter hibernation and come outside. Of course, don’t forget your umbrella, as sometimes the wind off the Lake brings the famous April showers.
A Brief History of Chicago’s Fulton Market
Carl Sandburg famously wrote that Chicago was ‘stormy, husky, brawling…City of the Big Shoulders.’ A city full of railroad workers, hog butchers, builders, cooks; this was his city. Integral to that conception of the city was the Fulton District.
Rental Round-Up: Humboldt Park Under 2k
On the west side of Chicago, Humboldt Park is an oasis of green in the middle of the city! And the Humboldt Park neighborhood is one of the most charming in the area. Known for its historic ‘greystone’ buildings, wide boulevards, great Puerto Rican food and culture, and of course close proximity to one of Chicago’s best parks…living out here is a great choice for many types of renters. If you’re interested in joining the area, check out some listing picks below.
Fulton Grace New Development Digest
While many of us are still working from home, the luxury of space, roof or patio access, and modern needs have evolved with the development of the state of the workforce. With interest rates low, and housing demands high, new construction is often the new reality. But hey, it’s certainly not a bad one! Below you’ll find the details of selected new construction and development properties presented by Fulton Grace over the last several months.