Ideas to Ponder When Considering Different Types of Homes
Condos and Co-op apartments offer many of the advantages of ownership while minimizing the responsibilities of maintenance. Some high-rise buildings also extend the services of parking and shopping within the building itself. The choice of apartments ranges from low-rise to high-rise, vintage to modern and from city and lake views to quiet, tree-lined streets. Prices vary depending on location.
If it is vintage buildings you desire, most of these elegant buildings are found in the Gold Coast, Streeterville and along the lake shore. These spacious units have high ceilings, original woodwork, hardwood floors and often, exquisite lobbies.
If you are seeking a trendy, urban life style, lofts might interest you. The majority of the city´s loft buildings can be found in the West Loop. Years ago this was the industrial area of the city and in recent decades, developers have bought these old, vacant factories and converted them into residential buildings. These units afford the owner with one-of-a-kind open, living space characterized by oversized windows, exposed brick and high ceilings, lending a very urban feel to the unit.
The most prevalent form of housing in Chicago are two and three flat buildings. These buildings are in high demand either for conversion to single family homes or as owner-occupied buildings with rental income serving to reduce the cost of ownership. These buildings can be found all over the city, and they come in a variety of shapes, styles and prices.
