Tag: New Construction

Posted on 09/19/2024
The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, Less Expensive Homes
Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But here’s some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on building smaller homes, and they’re offering key incentives to buyers. And both of these things can be a big help if you're worried about finding a home that’s right for your budget. Builders...
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Posted on 05/22/2024
Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This
If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by a previous owner). Newly Built Homes Need Less Upfront Maintenance If you can afford it, you may...
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Posted on 03/07/2024
New Construction in Streeterville
About a year and half ago we reported that a 4 story garage was being torn down to make way for a new construction building. Today that building is nearly completed. They are just completing some last details of the building. It will be a 21 story mixed use building. It will have 248 residential apartments. The ground...
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Posted on 07/11/2023
Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction
If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that a newly built home is a...
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Posted on 02/03/2023
Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. Home price appreciation is slowing from the recent frenzy, mortgage rates are coming down, inflation is...
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Posted on 01/30/2023
Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.
There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next. In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have been lived in before as well as newly built ones. To...
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Posted on 12/21/2022
From Teardown to New Construction
In October, we posted about a garage that was being demolished in Streeterville. That structure has been removed, and now construction has begun on a 30-story high rise building. It's amazing to see all the work that has to be done. It's also amazing to see the work being done in cold temperatures. Here are a few behind...
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Posted on 10/31/2022
Teardown in Downtown Chicago
There is a 4 story parking garage being torn down in the Streeterville area in downtown Chicago. It has been going on for a couple of weeks now. They are making way for a new high rise coming soon....
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Posted on 08/15/2022
Is that a Museum, Library or a College?
No, that is a new construction home. We went to an event in the suburbs tonight. We passed by this new construction home. Spectacular looking home! If you're looking to buy or sell real estate or have questions about the market, give us a call and let's chat. Whether you're interested in a condo, townhouse, or your dream...
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Posted on 03/30/2022
What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home
If you’re ready to move up, you may be trying to decide whether you want to buy a home that’s already on the market or build a new one. And since the supply of homes available for sale today is low, you’re willing to consider either avenue. While home builders are doing everything they can to construct more...
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Posted on 12/10/2021
Struggling To Find a Home To Buy? New Construction May Be an Option.
There’s no question that the financial benefits of selling a house are outstanding today. Now is truly a great time to list if you’re ready to make a change. But if you do sell your house right now, you may be wondering where you’ll go when you move. With so few homes available to buy right now, you...
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Posted on 11/24/2021
Waterproofing Basements and Foundations in New Construction
Photo by Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels When building a new home, builders put a water-resistant coating on any part of the block crawlspace or basement that is underground. This is typically good enough to protect your foundation for years. However, after time, or if you have a drainage problem, the coating becomes less effective. Moisture and even water...
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