Boutique Building or Full-Service Tower: The Real Cost of Amenities in Near North and Loop Condos
- Phil Skowron
- 07/16/26
What your monthly assessment is really buying, and how reserves, not amenities, decide long-term value in the Near North Side a...
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What a Parking Space Is Really Worth in Chicago, Block by Block
- Phil Skowron
- 07/8/26
Why secured parking has quietly become one of the most valuable, and most overlooked, features in Chicago real estate, and how ...
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Property Tax Appeals in Chicago: What Every Luxury Buyer Should Know Before and After Closing
- Phil Skowron
- 07/1/26
How the Cook County property tax reassessment cycle quietly changes what it costs to own a home in Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast...
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The July Test: What a Chicago Home Reveals in Peak Summer That It Hides the Rest of the Year
- Phil Skowron
- 06/26/26
Why peak summer is the most revealing time to evaluate a Chicago home, and what every single-family and luxury buyer should tes...
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What "Walk to the Lake" Really Means for a Chicago Home's Value
- Phil Skowron
- 06/19/26
A Block-by-Block Guide to Lakefront Access in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, the Loop, and the Near West Side
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Pre-War vs. New Construction in Chicago: A Buyer's Real Tradeoff
- Phil Skowron
- 06/15/26
How landmark protection, co-op structure, and condo reserve funding shape what a Chicago luxury home is actually worth in ten y...
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