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Aaron Galvin Top Rental Broker Chicago

Aaron Galvin Awarded Chicago’s Top Rental Broker

Last month I was honored to be awarded as a Top 1% Producing Chicago Residential Rental Broker by the Chicago Association of Realtors. What does this mean? It means I rented a lot of apartments in 2012. This accolade means so much to me. As a ten year veteran in this industry, I've been around a long time and seen a lot of rental agents come and go.... Read More
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Spring 2013 Downtown Chicago Luxury Apartment Update

We've sprung our clocks forward and that means spring leasing season is in full swing. Here's our take on the downtown Chicago apartment market for spring 2013. Market Pricing and Concessions March is a transitional month. People who thought their move date was far off in January and February, realize their May, June, July lease start date is just ... Read More
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Trends in Luxury Downtown Chicago Apartment Finishes

A slew of new luxury downtown Chicago apartment buildings are set to open over the next year. K2 and Coast are up first, with occupancy slated for March 2013, and Related Midwest's newest high rise, 500 N Lakeshore Drive, will follow in April. This new round of luxury multifamily housing will take apartment finishes to the next level. The new trend in... Read More
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Downtown Chicago Apartment and Condo Rental Fees Explained

So you want to move to downtown Chicago and you've just started your apartment search. You have your monthly budget in mind, but you're not sure if you'll need to factor in additional costs for parking, utilities and pet fees. Plus, you know there will be some type of security payment and application fees. Wouldn't it be nice to have an understanding of... Read More
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2013 Downtown Chicago Apartment Trends: Luxury Rentals Edition

With the new year comes the first wave of new downtown Chicago luxury apartment buildings. I've been watching the construction sites closely and receiving regular updates from developers so Luxury Living Chicago can begin to market properties such as Coast at Lakeshore East, AMLI River North, 500 Lake Shore Drive and K2 at Kinzie Station. I've been ... Read More
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Things to Do in Downtown Chicago Over the Holidays

So you just moved to Chicago (or maybe you've lived here a while) and you're looking for fun things to do in Chicago over the holidays. The Luxury Chicago Apartment Update has decided to take a break from talking about the downtown Chicago apartment rental scene to bring you this fun post about all of the cool things to do in Chicago this winter. Snag ... Read More
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Downtown Chicago Apartment Searching in December

December is always an interesting month to search for downtown Chicago apartments. It is getting colder and people are looking forward to the holidays. But if you have to move, there are some benefits for searching for an apartment in Chicago in December. 1.) Not a lot of people are looking. Most native Chicagoans have used the warmer months to look for ... Read More

Luxury Living Chicago Realty is Hiring for 2013

In preparation for a very busy 2013, Luxury Living Chicago is seeking experienced leasing and sales agents. In order to be considered, you MUST have had previous experience working in the residential real estate market in downtown Chicago. Residential Consultant The residential marketing consultant reports directly to the managing broker.  ... Read More