Author: Cory Storin

Whether you're finding yourself near the end of a lease or simply moving to Chicago for the first time, COVID-19 likely impacted your ability to search for your next new home. At the very peak of infection rates, fear swept across our dense city and nearly paused all showings--on both occupied and vacant units. Agents… Continue reading Coronavirus and Rentals: What’s Changed and How to Pivot →

One of the most important things I was looking for when purchasing a condo was an en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom. It might seem like that's a given, but entry-level two-bedrooms typically have just one bathroom in the City of Chicago. In order for my dollar to stretch the furthest with a two bed/two… Continue reading The $822.47 Bathroom Remodel →

The dining room: once a gathering place for delicious meals, a round of card games with friends, and now possibly on the brink of extinction? For many urban dwellers, the absence of a truly defined dining space has steadily become the new normal. Developers and property owners instead suggesting the eat-at kitchen island as a… Continue reading Who Killed the Dining Room? →

After processing votes from 600,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers, Chicago slid into first place as the 'Best Big City in the U.S.' This is the third consecutive year Chicago has been ranked as the readers' favorite--which begs the question: when are you planning your next visit? In a statement made on Monday by Mayor Lori… Continue reading The Second City Looks More Like Number One →

Note: this post is for the Chicago novice; already live here? Check out previous posts! "I'm moving to Chicago from out-of-town; which neighborhood do you recommend?" With a seemingly endless list of neighborhoods to pick from, choosing the right fit can quickly turn a mere move into a citywide research mission. When considering locations, it's… Continue reading A2C: No. IV →

Situated at 4334 N Hazel St, The Montrose is a perfect example of post-modern architecture. Built in 1981 and completely rehabbed in 2015, this Waterton-managed property has brought new life to the Uptown neighborhood in recent years. In the lobby you're greeted by 24-hour staff and soaring ceilings - a true wow-factor for your guests.… Continue reading Building Spotlight: The Montrose →

$40M upgrades coming to historic former SEARS flagship building in heart of Ravenswood

Looking for some serious private outdoor space? Want to be across the street from the beach? Need a perfectly-polished remodel? This is your spot. Located directly on famed Sheridan Road, many units at The Edge feature unobstructed views of Lake Michigan and Lane Beach. Newly constructed, you'll feel the modern conveniences and feature-packed living these… Continue reading Live Life on the Edge →

Finding a new apartment sucks: plain and simple. On top of trying to locate something that meets all of your needs financially and geographically, most of us are time-bound by the ominous threat of our current lease end date. It's easy to see why I'm constantly being contacted several months before a potential client is… Continue reading A2C: No. III →