Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:15 -0500 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:15 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/ludin-chicago-river-museum-bridgehouse-150237465.html Fri, 04 May 2012 21:34:27 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/2012-05-04_10-26-51_813.jpg
Travel writer and former TV producer is the winner of a contest sponsored by the Friends of the Chicago River as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Rosie-Takes-a-Loss-on-Lakeview-Home-148531435.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:13:20 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Rosie+O%27Donnell+Oprah+Network.jpg
Home sells for $147,000 less than she paid for it.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/John-Cusack-Condo-Up-For-Sale-147168085.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:45:51 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/211*120/john-cusack1.jpg
Cusack's former Gold Coast condo was listed for $1.15 million.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/The-Westin-Michigan-Avenue-Unveiling-Ron-Santo-Tribute-Suite-146107185.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:32:06 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Santo-Suite-1.jpg
Legendary baseball player and sports broadcaster Ron Santo had a suite opened in tribute to his career and contributions to society.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/love-holy-trinity-blessed-mission-wicker-park-st-paul-community-church-145980155.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:37:14 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/st.-paul-church-wicker-park.jpg
Purchase ignites controversy for the artists currently renting space in the church basement and among those who say the Mission is a cult.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Foreclosure-Help-144869045.html Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:01:13 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/bank-foreclosure-generic-722.jpg
The Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network offers tips to prevent homeowners from losing their homes.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Googles-Doodle-Honors-Mies-van-der-Rohe-144368865.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:31:33 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/236*120/Mies+p1.jpg
The search site used its Google Doodle -- the Google name that sits above the search bar on its crisp white page that often turns to artwork -- to honor Mies.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/blagojevich-house-sale-144283255.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:38:28 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/216*120/blago-house1.jpg
The 13-room estate in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood hit the market last October.

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Roughly 1,900 homeowners that have gone through foreclosure are due money.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Juanita-Jordan-Puts-Lake-Shore-Penthouse-on-Market-143680946.html Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:00 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/michael+jordan+Juanita+Jordan.JPG
The Lake Shore Drive penthouse is on the market for $5 million.

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Even if you can't afford these celebrity digs, you can check 'em out here.

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A 17-member team has been recommended to redesign Navy Pier's public spaces.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Bulls-Derrick-Rose-Buys-Trump-Tower-Condo-142445195.html Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:34:54 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/bulls-rose-basketball.jpg
The three-bedroom, 3,102-square-foot space is located on the upper floors of the 92-story building.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Redesigned-Hotel-Lincoln-Opens-This-Week-141488333.html Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:09:03 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Hotel_Lincoln_guestroom.jpg
Boutique hotel offers 184 guest rooms.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Winnetka-Home-Alone-House-Sells-for-15M-141948463.html Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:58:21 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/home+alone+house+2.jpg
The sale for the 14-room home closed Thursday.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Rosie-Show-Leaving-Chicago-141729173.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:30:01 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/203*120/rosie-722.jpg
Rosie reportedly is taking her show to New York.

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Talk show host picked up the Lakeview home in September. It had a list price of $2.5 million.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/devon-apartment-building-mold-140973403.html Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:19:10 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/devonaveaptmold_722x406_2203926436.jpg
A north side resident stopped paying rent because the conditions of his apartment were so bad. He was evicted, and the landlord called in for a meeting with the city.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Inside-Michael-Jordans-29M-Highland-Park-Mansion-140872403.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:44:20 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/michael+jordan+real+estate.JPG
Michael Jordan's 56,000-square-foot Highland Park mansion is on the market. The former Chicago Bulls star's longtime home was listed Wednesday for $29 million.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Michael-Jordans-Highland-Park-Mansion-Listed-for-29M-140860453.html Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:02:45 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/MJ+home+1a.JPG
The 56,000-square-foot home includes nine bedrooms, 15-plus baths and a full-size regulation court.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Hemingways-Oak-Park-Childhood-Home-For-Sale-140175213.html Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:32:25 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Hemingway-House.jpg
The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park purchased the home in 2002.

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Helping Families One Home at a Time

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/138895084.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:51:26 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/Elysian_lobby_lounge_2.jpg
Posh Gold Coast hotel changes its name following sale.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Wrigley-Building-Landmark-Status-138635814.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:37:18 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/wrigley-building.jpg
The familiar 400 N. Michigan was sold in September.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/chicago-navy-pier-redesign-artist-renderings-138421124.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:59:53 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*127/01_teamMelk_aerial+view_summer.jpg
Five design firms on Tuesday unveiled their plans for sweeping changes to one of the state's biggest landmarks.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/City-Demolish-Historic-Church-136135823.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:05:30 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/shepherd+church.jpg
The City Law Department says Shepherd's Temple on Douglas Boulevard is unsafe.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/PHOTOS-R-Kellys-Suburban-Mansion-135511108.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:26:55 -0500 Zillow.com.]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/r+kelly+1.jpg Zillow.com.]]>
The gated, 16-room mansion built by Grammy Award-winning R. Kelly in 1997 in suburban Olympia Fields is officially on the market.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/R-Kellys-Olympia-Fields-Mansion-Up-for-159M-135501348.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:33:17 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/rkellyhome-722.jpg
The 20,000-square-foot property is listed in a short sale for $1.595 million.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/How-to-Invest-in-Famous-Properties-and-Turn-Fabulous-Profits-135332313.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:52:55 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/rsz_50945502.jpg
People talk a lot about diversifying, but what does it really mean? To some it's investing in a new stock or simply cracking out a brave new pair of taupe khakis. To others, like Oak Lawn couple Mike and Denise...

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New neighbors include Rosie O'Donnell.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Jennifer-Hudson-In-Contract-To-Buy-a-Gigantic-Mansion--134877318.html Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:10:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/115790207_10.jpg
Jennifer Hudson is reportedly settling down in the suburbs of Chicago in a ridiculously large 12,000-square-foot mansion. The award-winning singer and actress went into contract Monday for...

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The Chicago native has a contract pending on the 12,000-square-foot home that was inspected Monday.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/James-Hotel--133712083.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:33:33 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/James-hotel-blurb.jpg
Chicago boutique hotel undergoes overhaul.

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Media mogul never lived in eight-room Streeterville unit.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/133886548.html Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:13:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/178*120/120808-Sam-Zell-1.jpg
Billionaire may turn Gold Coast hotel into Waldorf Astoria.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Winner-Gets-Keys-to-Trump-Tower-Urban-Oasis/133272928 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:36:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Deborah-Robertson.jpg
Deborah Robertson gets her first look at her fully furnished, professionally-decorated, $750,000 luxury apartment.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/baltimore-woman-wins-chicago-trump-tower-oasis-132587753.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:05:25 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/HGTV+Living+Room+2.jpg
$750,000 Trump Tower residence was designed by HGTV's Vern Yip.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/132477538.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:49:24 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Old-Dearborn-Bank-Building.jpg
Company purchases Old Dearborn Bank Building at Wabash and Lake.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/To-the-Rescue_-Park-It-Like-Its-Hot/115938964 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:18:29 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/GARAGE_640x480.jpg
George is off to help one young couple in need. This is Brian and Karen’s first home and, unfortunately, they didn’t quite manage to fit all of their stuff inside. So, like so many of us, they put it i...

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/British-Consulate-To-Open-Office-in-Chicago-131545048.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:41:04 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Union+Jack.jpg
British Consulate-General previously had offices in the Wrigley Building.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Come-See-The-Original-Sears-Tower/131301774 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:44:41 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/original+sears+tower.png
Art Norman guides us through three out of 100 Chicago architectural landmarks that will be showcased at Open House Chicago 2011.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/Inside-the-Chivas-Brotherhood-Home-130273363.html Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:04:24 -0500 Moshpix: Over the next month, Chicagoans have a chance to join the Chivas Brotherhood through the Chivas 1801 Club. The scotch whiskey brand struck a deal to use a portion of Jerry Kleiner's 8,000 square foot West Town home to create a mostly boys club that celebrates the "good things in life -– leisure, luxury and a fine drink at the end of the day. Check out the pics from the opening night party. ]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/Chivas_1801_13.jpg Moshpix: Over the next month, Chicagoans have a chance to join the Chivas Brotherhood through the Chivas 1801 Club. The scotch whiskey brand struck a deal to use a portion of Jerry Kleiner's 8,000 square foot West Town home to create a mostly boys club that celebrates the "good things in life -– leisure, luxury and a fine drink at the end of the day. Check out the pics from the opening night party. ]]>
Scotch Whiskey brand takes up shop in Jerry Kleiner's West Town home.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/illinois-hardest-hit-129850293.html Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:40:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/foreclosure+new.jpg
Those eligible can receive up to $25,000 in mortgage help. And as long as a recipient sticks to the rules of the program, they won't have to repay a dime of it.

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]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/Elysian-Hotel-Looking-for-Buyers-129817993.html Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:11:44 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/elysian_722x406.jpg
Are you in the market for an $87 million hotel?

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/real-estate/Chicagoans-Battle-It-Out-on-HGTVs-Design-Star/129765528 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:52:44 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/HGTV-Design-Star.jpg
Sept. 13, 2011: Three Chicago-area designers were cast in the reality show, with two of them making it all the way to the end.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/real-estate/hatchell-historic-glen-ellyn-victorian-129423243.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:35:44 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/historic-glen-ellyn-home.jpg
Gray, two-story Victorian in Glen Ellyn, moved and restored in a labor of love, now on the market.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rahm-emanuel-real-estate-129081863.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:39:22 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/kitch1.jpg
One of Rahm Emanuel old neighbors in Green Street Lofts is trying to sell his condo with the enticement "Live Like Rahm."

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House Speaker Mike Madigan championed a 2005 law that's now causing problems for some consumers and drawing the ire of many financial experts.

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