The Luxury Chicago Apartment Update Top 10 Posts of 2013

It’s the very last day of the year and we thought it would be fun to recap our 10 most popular blog posts in 2013.

10.) True Loft-Style Living at Vesta Lofts in Chicago’s South Loop Neighborhood – In August, Luxury Living Chicago was named the exclusive marketing and leasing partner for the Vesta Lofts property (125 East 21st Street) in the South Loop. Our team quickly pre-leased all 59 units in a 60 day period prior to occupancy.

9.) Trends in Luxury Downtown Chicago Apartment Finishes – In 2013, a whole new crop of properties came online sporting the best finishes the Chicago apartment industry had seen to date – all hardwood floors, quartz stone in the kitchen and baths, energy-efficient appliances and larger closet space. 2013 was big for apartment style. Expect 2014 new Chicago apartments to be even more updated and sleeker!

8.) AMLI River North Chicago: The Building Everyone is Talking About – And they still are! AMLI River North was one of the top brand new apartment buildings to open in Chicago in 2013. Right in the heart of River North, this property has arguably the BEST location in downtown Chicago.

7.) 2013 Downtown Chicago Apartment Trends: Luxury Rentals Edition – Last January we made our predictions for 2013 and they were spot on! More luxurious properties, locations that could not be beat, a more active apartment market and higher prices – they all came true.

6.) Downtown Chicago Apartment and Condo Rental Fees Explained – We wrote this post to help educate our clients about the different types of fees they can expect to pay when renting a Chicago apartment.

5.) 2013 Leasing Season Round Up: Luxury Living Chicago Speaks to Chicago Tribune About New Apartment Buildings – In September 2013 Luxury Living Chicago’s Managing Broker, Aaron Galvin, was prominently featured in a Chicago Tribune story about the Chicago apartment market.

4.) Should I Rent or Buy in Downtown Chicago? – We often are asked whether it makes sense to rent or buy in the current Chicago real estate market. In this post we breakdown why you should rent an apartment in Chicago.

3.) Spring 2013 Downtown Chicago Luxury Apartment Update – As we headed into the spring of 2013, the Chicago apartment market started to get wild. New buildings were opening and prices were rising.

2.) The Luxury Living Lifestyle | The Top 10 Restaurants in Chicago You Must Try Now – Luxury Living Chicago’s Director of Operations, Erica Eckman, shared her favorite Chicago restaurants.

1.) Luxury Chicago Apartments – The Newest Buildings in Chicago Have Arrived – 2013 was the year of the new Chicago apartment. The industry had waited a long time for new developments and 2013 finally delivered.

Thank you for reading The Luxury Chicago Apartment Update in 2013! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2014 and report it all for you!