Looking for a neighborhood with a vibrant creative scene, complete with an iconic old school movie theatre? Check out Logan Square!
Located northwest of West Town, "Logan," as it's commonly called, is jammed full of coffee shops, deliciously dive-y bars, and Longman & Eagle's legendary chicken and waffles. Noted for its high level of energy and grassroots activism, Logan Square also boasts a robust arts community, thriving nightlife options, and an easygoing sensibility that makes it an excellent neighborhood for just about anyone.
Here are a few resources worth checking out if you're interested in this red hot part of Chicago:
Interested in this welcoming hub of art and food? Let's check out Logan Square's current real estate market:
Read more: What Are the Current Real Estate Conditions in Logan Square?
Although many Chicagoans thrive in the winter (with a few who even dip into our icy Lake Michigan waters during the chilly months), most of us are thrilled when spring finally arrives.
Well, patio dwellers and 606 runners, it’s time to celebrate. The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are starting to rise into the 40s and 50s. Spring is finally coming to Chicago!
If you’re pretty keen about the housing market, then you know how important timing is for the spring. In fact, conventional wisdom is that you should start paying attention before the real spring even hits.
If you’ve kept up with our blog, then you know that we think of the Super Bowl -- that big game positioned in early February -- as the actual date when the real estate market really starts to bloom. It’s during this time, in late February and early March, that the market starts to get that springtime pep in its step once again.
Read more: How to Make the Most of Your Spring House Hunt
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Looking to live in one of the coolest neighborhoods in the city of Chicago - and maybe in the entire country? Then Avondale is the spot for you.
Avondale has been named one of the nation's hottest "up-and-coming" neighborhoods by travel media company Lonely Planet, whose writers vibed with the area's "scruffy, artsy, lived-in magic."
Those are their words, but we think they ring true. Avondale has long been a spot that's welcomed artists, families, and foodies of all stripes. Though the neighborhood has changed from the days when it was the center of Polish life for the city, Avondale has always been, and always will be, unique, unpretentious, and totally Chicago.
Boasting a unique combination of industrial architecture, classical cathedrals, and generously-sized homes, Avondale is home to some of Chicago's coolest haunts, including Honey Butter Fried Chicken, the pierogi-dispensing Red Apple, and, of course, Kuma's Corner, a world famous spot for burgers, beer, and heavy metal (yep, you read that right).
Officially, Avondale is bounded by Addison Street to the north and Diversey Avenue to the south, with the Chicago River on the east and Pulaski Road to the west. It is one of 77 officially-designated community areas in Chicago.
For more information on this eclectic, welcoming - and quickly growing - spot, we encourage you to check out some of these handy resources:
Ready to buy a house or condo in this charming neighborhood? Here are the current market statistics for Avondale to know for 2021:
Read more: What are the Current Market Conditions for Avondale?
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you can make in life.
For better or for worse, purchasing a house will affect your lifestyle and your finances for years and years – so it’s important that you go into this important, engaging, occasionally trying process with a clear head and the right attitude.
Often though, getting it “right” is more easily said than done. So instead, let’s talk about the ways that you can avoid getting it “wrong,” by running down a list of common buyer mistakes – the attitudes, misconceptions, and missteps that have prevented many would-be buyers from snagging the best possible property.
Here are four common mistakes to look out for as you begin the homebuying process – and some expert advice on what you can do to avoid them.
Read more: The Common Buyer Mistakes That Could Keep You From Your 'Dream' Home
