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2018 November Hourly Rentals A New Problem for Co-ops and Condos?
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2018 November Heating Options for Multifamily Communities Get Warm, Stay Warm
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2018 November What’s New in Multifamily Residential Construction Building Better Buildings
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2018 November Current Issue
Management

Boards Battle Burnout

Minimizing the Stress of Governance

While a productive building or association manager who ably navigates the day-to-day operations of one or more client co…
Management
Concierge Services
2018 May

Concierge Services

How Much Value Do They Add to Your Community?

Property Management Software and Apps
2017 November

Property Management Software and Apps

Tools of the Trade

Managing Parking Facilities
2017 April

Managing Parking Facilities

Running a Money-Maker

Back From the Brink
2017 January

Back From the Brink

Financial Ruin — and Recovery

Finance

Curing Arrears

When Fees Aren’t Paid

The last three apartments in your luxury hi-rise condo were sold to a troika of Russian oligarchs, who all paid well abo…
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Welcome Committees and New Resident Orientation
2017 July

Welcome Committees and New Resident Orientation

Making New Neighbors Feel At Home

Hiring – and Paying – Contractors
2017 July

Hiring – and Paying – Contractors

Who Holds the Purse Strings?

Funding Capital Projects
2017 July

Funding Capital Projects

Whence Comes the Money?

What Boards Should Know About Finances
2017 July

What Boards Should Know About Finances

Keeping Your Community in the Black



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Board Culture

What Traits Make a Board Successful?

A condominium, cooperative or homeowners’ association is only as efficient as the elected board that oversees its day-to…
Working With Your Support Professionals
2018 October

Working With Your Support Professionals

How (and When) Boards Should Speak Up

Participation by Proxy
2018 October

Participation by Proxy

Handling Proxy Voting in Your Building or HOA

Your Board’s Legal Obligations
2018 October

Your Board’s Legal Obligations

Fiduciary Duty, Disclosure, Meetings, and More

Handling Resident Complaints
2018 August

Handling Resident Complaints

Making Sure Every Voice Is Heard

No Spaces Anywhere

The State of Parking in Chicago

It’s 6 pm. on a Tuesday night when the Chicago Cubs are in town and it’s game night in Lakeview’s Wrigleyville neighbor…
Knowing When to Call Your Manager
2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Secrets of Successful Managers
2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

Managing Amenities
2014 January

Managing Amenities

Coping with Changing Trends

Changing Managers or Firms?
2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

While keeping the records of the association is not the most fascinating part of serving on a board, it is in some ways…
Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts
2014 February

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful?

Howdy, Neighbor
2014 February

Howdy, Neighbor

Cultivating a Sense of Community

Building a Better Board
2013 February

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

Taming Transient Turnmoil
2013 February

Taming Transient Turnmoil

Managing Renters in Condos



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Advocating for Residents

Organizations Go to Bat for Shareholders/Owners

Successfully running a condominium, cooperative, or homeowners’ association is no small task. A board and/or management …
Handling Conflicts
2018 November

Handling Conflicts

When Should the Board Intervene?

Elevator Repair and Replacement Projects
2018 November

Elevator Repair and Replacement Projects

Maximizing Safety, Minimizing Disruption

Exterior Cleaning
2018 April

Exterior Cleaning

Means, Methods, and Materials

Roof Maintenance
2018 March

Roof Maintenance

Taking Care of Your Building From the Top Down

Exterior Inspections

How’s Your Facade?

Constructed as they are out of materials like brick, concrete, or even stone, the exterior walls of an apartment buildin…
Capital Improvements
2016 March

Capital Improvements

Getting Financing and Board Approvals

Cleaning Windows
2016 March

Cleaning Windows

A Clear View Adds Value

Maintaining Roofs
2016 March

Maintaining Roofs

Repairs, Replacement, and Responsibility By Lisa Iannucci

Heavy Metal
2015 March

Heavy Metal

An Overview of Exterior Metal Work

Your Building’s Plumbing

Plumbing the Depths

Of all the modern conveniences we take for granted, perhaps none is as profoundly basic—and indispensable—as indoor plu…
Boiler Maintenance Basics
2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat is On

Your Building's Anatomy
2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Co-op or Condo Building Running

Where's the Money?
2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

Live Long and Prosper
2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems



Insurance

The Chain of Communication

Establishing Connections – and Boundaries – Between Board and Residents

The Upsides of Board Service

Benefits, Rewards, and a Job Well Done

Responsibility for Repairs

Whose Insurance Pays?

The Risks of Being Un(or under-)Insured

Owners Uncovered

So You Want to be a Board Member?

What's Involved, and What It Means

Design

Residential Architecture Trends

What’s Hot in High-Rises?

The Value of Redecorating

Do Aesthetic Changes Increase Value?

Managing Interior Projects

When Bad Design Happens to Good Buildings

Creating a New Lobby

Making the Most of Your Building’s Front Room

Design on a Dime

Fending Off the Blahs...On a Budget

Organizations

A Look Inside IREM

Serving the Management Profession

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

SOARing High in Chicagoland

The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents

Keeping it Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engnieers

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Events

Wed, Feb 20, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations​​
Wed, Feb 20, 1:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 20-02-2019 13:00 20-02-2019 14:00 America/Chicago CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations​​ The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY
CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations​​
The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org.
Fri, Feb 22 – Sun, Feb 24
CAI-IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo – 37th Annual
Fri, Feb 22 – Sun, Feb 24 add to calendar 22-02-2019 00:00 24-02-2019 00:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo – 37th Annual Join more than 1,500 industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders – along with over 200 exhibitors – for the most comprehensive 2-day event for community associations in the state of Illinois! This year’s CAI-IL Condo – HOA Conference & Expo will offer education sessions on legal updates, innovative trends, hot topics, and industry best practices, as well as opportunities to share, learn, network, and discuss challenges and solutions. Come and learn to “Gear Up Your Community.” For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. Donald E Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo – 37th Annual
Join more than 1,500 industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders – along with over 200 exhibitors – for the most comprehensive 2-day event for community associations in the state of Illinois! This year’s CAI-IL Condo – HOA Conference & Expo will offer education sessions on legal updates, innovative trends, hot topics, and industry best practices, as well as opportunities to share, learn, network, and discuss challenges and solutions. Come and learn to “Gear Up Your Community.” For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.
Donald E Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA map
Fri, Feb 22, 1:00pm – 1:45pm
KSN: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings ›
Fri, Feb 22, 1:00pm – 1:45pm add to calendar 22-02-2019 13:00 22-02-2019 13:45 America/Chicago KSN: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings › Community Associations Institute of Illinois (CAI-IL) Condo – HOA Conference & Expo Manager Only Education: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings. Presented by KSN attorney Kerry Bartell and Lea Marcou (Associa) . For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA MM/DD/YYYY
KSN: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings ›
Community Associations Institute of Illinois (CAI-IL) Condo – HOA Conference & Expo Manager Only Education: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings. Presented by KSN attorney Kerry Bartell and Lea Marcou (Associa) . For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.
Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA map
Wed, Mar 6, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
KSN: Legal Updates
Wed, Mar 6, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 06-03-2019 19:00 06-03-2019 20:00 America/Chicago KSN: Legal Updates Join us in 2019 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, association members, and board members. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as contract review, business decisions by the board, and critical changes in law. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. 175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL 60060 MM/DD/YYYY
KSN: Legal Updates
Join us in 2019 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, association members, and board members. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as contract review, business decisions by the board, and critical changes in law. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.
175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL 60060 map
Fri, Mar 8, 9:00am – 5:00pm
CAI: M-203 Community Leadership
Fri, Mar 8, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 08-03-2019 09:00 08-03-2019 17:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-203 Community Leadership Learn how to work with leaders to achieve goals and set a positive tone for the community. This course shows you how to inspire the cooperation needed from board leaders and volunteers to achieve management goals. You’ll learn proven ways to motivate and guide community leaders and help board and committee members accomplish more at every meeting. For information, visit www.caionline.org. 1821 Walden Office Square., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL MM/DD/YYYY
CAI: M-203 Community Leadership
Learn how to work with leaders to achieve goals and set a positive tone for the community. This course shows you how to inspire the cooperation needed from board leaders and volunteers to achieve management goals. You’ll learn proven ways to motivate and guide community leaders and help board and committee members accomplish more at every meeting. For information, visit www.caionline.org.
1821 Walden Office Square., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL map
Wed, Mar 20, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations​
Wed, Mar 20, 1:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 20-03-2019 13:00 20-03-2019 14:00 America/Chicago CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations​ As today’s population ages, successful homeowners associations and condominiums must adapt to aging residents’ needs. Learn how managers and association leaders can work together to create a plan for community residents who are aging in place. Discover solutions and ideas to implement in building programs, get educated on exactly what it means to age in place, and gain insights on how to anticipate the needs and concerns of aging residents.​​​​​ For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY
CAI Webinar: Thriving in Place: Aging Residents in Community Associations​
As today’s population ages, successful homeowners associations and condominiums must adapt to aging residents’ needs. Learn how managers and association leaders can work together to create a plan for community residents who are aging in place. Discover solutions and ideas to implement in building programs, get educated on exactly what it means to age in place, and gain insights on how to anticipate the needs and concerns of aging residents.​​​​​ For information, visit www.caionline.org.
Sat, Mar 30, 8:00am – 4:30pm
ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference
Sat, Mar 30, 8:00am – 4:30pm add to calendar 30-03-2019 08:00 30-03-2019 16:30 America/Chicago ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference Connect with unit owners, board members, managers and vendors to address today's issues affecting community associations. Experience tailored education and gain access to vendors who will enhance your community. Registration covers the full conference including continental breakfast, lunch, and all educational sessions and networking sessions. For information, visit www.actha.org. Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA MM/DD/YYYY
ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference
Connect with unit owners, board members, managers and vendors to address today's issues affecting community associations. Experience tailored education and gain access to vendors who will enhance your community. Registration covers the full conference including continental breakfast, lunch, and all educational sessions and networking sessions. For information, visit www.actha.org.
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA map
Fri, Apr 5, 9:00am – 5:00pm
CAI: M-202 Association Communications
Fri, Apr 5, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 05-04-2019 09:00 05-04-2019 17:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-202 Association Communications This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI: M-202 Association Communications
This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. For information, visit www.caionline.org.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA map
Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process
Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 10-04-2019 19:00 10-04-2019 20:00 America/Chicago KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process How much do you know about property taxes? Property tax attorney Timothy Jacobs will discuss how your property taxes are calculated, how to understand your tax bill, and how to navigate the appeals process and deadlines. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. 175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL MM/DD/YYYY
KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process
How much do you know about property taxes? Property tax attorney Timothy Jacobs will discuss how your property taxes are calculated, how to understand your tax bill, and how to navigate the appeals process and deadlines. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.
175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL map
Fri, Apr 12, 8:00am – 4:00pm
CAI-IL: Legal Forum
Fri, Apr 12, 8:00am – 4:00pm add to calendar 12-04-2019 08:00 12-04-2019 16:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: Legal Forum Board members, homeowners, and property managers— Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. Glen Ellyn, IL, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-IL: Legal Forum
Board members, homeowners, and property managers— Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.
Glen Ellyn, IL, USA map
Wed, May 8, 10:00am – 3:30pm
The Cooperator Expo Chicagoland
Wed, May 8, 10:00am – 3:30pm add to calendar 08-05-2019 10:00 08-05-2019 15:30 America/Chicago The Cooperator Expo Chicagoland A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo, HOA & co-op decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest building services from more than 150 exhibitors, Attend educational seminars, network with your peers, and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit www.spring.ilexpo.com. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA MM/DD/YYYY
The Cooperator Expo Chicagoland
A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo, HOA & co-op decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest building services from more than 150 exhibitors, Attend educational seminars, network with your peers, and get free advice from industry experts. For information, visit www.spring.ilexpo.com.
Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA map
Mon, May 13, 8:30am – 5:00pm
IREM: Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track (MKL405 & HRS402)
Mon, May 13, 8:30am – 5:00pm add to calendar 13-05-2019 08:30 13-05-2019 17:00 America/Chicago IREM: Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track (MKL405 & HRS402) When managing multifamily properties, you need a broad range of skills to manage your property operations successfully from both a short- and long-term perspective. Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track, the first of a two-part series, addresses leading your property management team to enhance performance and marketing and leasing concepts that will help your properties thrive in today’s competitive real estate market. For information, visit www.iremchicago.com. 2901 Butterfield Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA MM/DD/YYYY
IREM: Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track (MKL405 & HRS402)
When managing multifamily properties, you need a broad range of skills to manage your property operations successfully from both a short- and long-term perspective. Managing People & Marketing/Multifamily Track, the first of a two-part series, addresses leading your property management team to enhance performance and marketing and leasing concepts that will help your properties thrive in today’s competitive real estate market. For information, visit www.iremchicago.com.
2901 Butterfield Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA map
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2/19/2019  Former White Sox infielder Juan Uribe sells Near East Side condo for $885,000 - Chicago Tribune
2/19/2019  Former White Sox infielder Juan Uribe sells Near East Side condo for $885,000 - Chicago Tribune
Former Chicago White Sox infielder Juan Uribe on Monday sold his three-bedroom, 1,887-square-foot unit on the 29th floor of the Regatta high-rise in the Near East Side neighborhood for his $885,000 asking price.
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2/19/2019  Chic design and doggy spas: Some suburban apartments hope to lure Chicagoans with city-style amenities - Chicago Tribune
2/19/2019  Chic design and doggy spas: Some suburban apartments hope to lure Chicagoans with city-style amenities - Chicago Tribune
Nicole Martin has lived in the Chicago area her entire life with the exception of five years in Lake Geneva.
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2/15/2019  Renting with Airbnb can be lucrative, but it also might be raising housing costs - Chicago Tribune
2/15/2019  Renting with Airbnb can be lucrative, but it also might be raising housing costs - Chicago Tribune
In just over a decade, short-term rental company Airbnb has redefined the way Americans travel and lease their properties. Yet the Economic Policy Institute cautions against looking at Airbnb’s potential for moneymaking without a healthy dose of skepticism.
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2/15/2019  First condo delivered at Robert A.M. Stern-designed high-rise in Streeterville - Crain's Chicago Business
2/15/2019  First condo delivered at Robert A.M. Stern-designed high-rise in Streeterville - Crain's Chicago Business
A 43rd-floor condo was the first delivered to a buyer at a high-rise tower under construction in Streeterville that is a rare hybrid with apartments on lower floors and condos above.
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2/14/2019  Retired advertising executive lists sprawling South Loop penthouse for $3.4M - Curbed
2/14/2019  Retired advertising executive lists sprawling South Loop penthouse for $3.4M - Curbed
The 18th and 19th-floor condo of pioneering ad executive Tom Burrell is back on the market in Chicago’s South Loop with a new, lower asking price. Created from two smaller units, the 6,500-square-foot residence offers 18-foot ceilings and sweeping, unobstructed views to the north, west, and south.
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2/14/2019  Interra Realty brokers $8.2M apartment building sale on Chicago’s North Side - REJournals
2/14/2019  Interra Realty brokers $8.2M apartment building sale on Chicago’s North Side - REJournals
Interra Realty announced the sale of 820-26 W. Cuyler Avenue, a 43-unit rental community in Chicago’s Buena Park neighborhood. The $8.2 million sale price equaled approximately $191,000 per unit and was one of the largest multifamily transactions in Buena Park in the last two years.
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2/13/2019  Condo owners lose key remedy for construction problems - Crain's Chicago Business
2/13/2019  Condo owners lose key remedy for construction problems - Crain's Chicago Business
A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling blocks a route condo owners have used for decades to seek financial recovery for defects in construction, attorneys say.
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2/13/2019  Inclusionary zoning ordinance aimed at bringing more affordable housing to Oak Park - Chicago Tribune_
2/13/2019  Inclusionary zoning ordinance aimed at bringing more affordable housing to Oak Park - Chicago Tribune_
The Oak Park Village Board is reviewing several staff recommendations for an inclusionary zoning ordinance, which is aimed at bringing more affordable residential units to the village.
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2/13/2019  Chicago’s million-dollar-plus home and condo sales flexed muscle in 2018 - Loop North News
2/13/2019  Chicago’s million-dollar-plus home and condo sales flexed muscle in 2018 - Loop North News
Million-dollar-plus home sales flexed some muscle in the City of Big Shoulders in 2018. Luxury home, condominium, townhome, and co-operative apartment sales in Chicago totaled a whopping 1,400 units in 2018, a gain of 5.1 percent over 2017, and the median price rose 0.2 percent to $1.35 million, according to the RE/MAX Premier Luxury Report.
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2/12/2019  33 Realty Arranges Sale of a 79-Unit Condo Building in Oak Park, IL - GlobeSt.com
2/12/2019  33 Realty Arranges Sale of a 79-Unit Condo Building in Oak Park, IL - GlobeSt.com
33 Realty, the Chicago based firm specializing in property management, leasing, investment, REO/lender and construction services, represented an unnamed buyer in the $15.172 million acquisition of a 79-unit condo building located at 932 W. Pleasant from The Pleasant Court Condominium Association.
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2/12/2019  Big Streeterville apartment tower hits the market - Crain's Chicago Business
2/12/2019  Big Streeterville apartment tower hits the market - Crain's Chicago Business
The owner of a big riverfront apartment tower in Streeterville has put the property up for sale, testing a downtown investment market clouded by concern about property taxes and increased competition from new buildings.
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2/11/2019  Candice Payne: Viral deed of housing homeless at hotel ‘was a no-brainer’ - Chicago Sun-Times
2/11/2019  Candice Payne: Viral deed of housing homeless at hotel ‘was a no-brainer’ - Chicago Sun-Times
So just who is Candice Payne, the Chicagoan who rented hotel rooms for the homeless during the recent polar vortex?
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2/8/2019  “Combover” man bought 3 Trump Tower condo units with stolen millions, feds allege - The Real Deal
2/8/2019  “Combover” man bought 3 Trump Tower condo units with stolen millions, feds allege - The Real Deal
A Hinsdale accountant — code name “Combover” — stole millions of dollars from a wealthy Chicago family and used the money for a luxurious lifestyle that included buying three condos in the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
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2/7/2019  How to defuse uncivil behavior at condo board meetings - Chicago Tribune
2/7/2019  How to defuse uncivil behavior at condo board meetings - Chicago Tribune
Perhaps you’ve noticed your community association meetings becoming increasingly heated. It’s a sign of the times. The entire country is undergoing serious splintering that threatens all our daily interactions.
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2/6/2019  Chicago CEO pays $3.46 million for condo in luxury No. 9 Walton building - Chicago Tribune
2/6/2019  Chicago CEO pays $3.46 million for condo in luxury No. 9 Walton building - Chicago Tribune
John Groetelaars, the CEO of Chicago-based hospital bed-maker Hill-Rom Holdings, on Jan. 14 paid $3.46 million for a three-bedroom, 2,745-square-foot condominium unit on the 11th floor of the luxury building at 9 W. Walton St.
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2/6/2019  Conversion of Logan Square Church into Apartments Sparks Gentrification Debate - WTTW
2/6/2019  Conversion of Logan Square Church into Apartments Sparks Gentrification Debate - WTTW
Over the last 40 years, Chicago churches of all sizes and denominations have seen a precipitous drop in attendance and membership. As congregations and coffers shrink, some are closing the doors on historic houses of worship that have anchored neighborhoods for generations.
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2/6/2019  Ex-Bear Brandon Marshall relists Michigan Avenue condo - Crain's Chicago Business
2/6/2019  Ex-Bear Brandon Marshall relists Michigan Avenue condo - Crain's Chicago Business
Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall has his Michigan Avenue penthouse back on the market, asking the same price he paid for it in 2014. His listing agent said the asking price is less than Marshall has invested in the property, counting the purchase and improvements.
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2/5/2019  Millennials and mortgages: Chicago among top cities where parents help with housing payments - Chicago Tribune
2/5/2019  Millennials and mortgages: Chicago among top cities where parents help with housing payments - Chicago Tribune
Sam Bottoms lived in Logan Square, Lakeview and the Gold Coast before settling into homeownership, paying $115,056 for a one-bedroom condo in Uptown.
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2/5/2019  Barnard College president sells loft on Printers Row - Crain's Chicago Business
2/5/2019  Barnard College president sells loft on Printers Row - Crain's Chicago Business
The president of Barnard College in New York City and her partner sold a loft in Printers Row where they lived when she was on the University of Chicago faculty.
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2/4/2019  5-bedroom Park Tower condo owned by former Kraft exec sells for $6.958 million - Chicago Tribune
2/4/2019  5-bedroom Park Tower condo owned by former Kraft exec sells for $6.958 million - Chicago Tribune
A five-bedroom, 6,240-square-foot condominium unit on the 51st floor of the Park Tower sold Monday for $6.958 million.
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@DON HODGES - I would figure that the upper units get the closer parking spots seeing they have farther to walk.
Maria Gibson on Resident Rights:
My neighbor who is a global VP of a large company is not home a lot. This summer, it was quite hit and being an athletic person he went out…
Goh on Who's Responsible for Repairs?:
I am Goh staying at First floor of a five storey Apartment, and there is a leaking ventilation pipe runs from the top of the to bottom groun…

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