Smart home technology, builder analysis, neighborhood deep dives, and honest buying advice for Chicago new construction.
The national solar and smart HVAC payback numbers don’t apply in Chicago. Here’s the actual math for this climate — with the caveats that most articles leave out.
Delivery dates in Chicago new construction are projections, not promises. Here’s what actually causes delays in the Chicago market, what to look for in the purchase agreement, and how to plan around the reality rather than the estimate.
Two of Chicago’s most active new construction developments sit at roughly the same price point but offer very different things. A clear-eyed comparison of Lincoln Yards and Fulton Market for buyers trying to decide.
Four years ago I thought “smart home” meant a Nest thermostat and a video doorbell. Here’s what I learned after touring dozens of new construction units in Chicago and actually buying into one — and what I’d look for differently if I were starting over.
The model unit is designed to sell you. Here’s the checklist for what to actually look at when you’re touring new construction in Chicago — the things the sales team rarely brings up.
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