Living In River North Lofts

By Author: Michael Rosenblum
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With millions of residents, Chicago is the most populous city in the state of Illinois. Realtors in Chicago always recommend River North as the place that has evolved into the best residential area in the city.

Residential facilities at River North

With millions of residents, Chicago is the most populous city in the state of Illinois. Realtors in Chicago always recommend River North as the place that has evolved into the best residential area in the city. Even though there are lofts for sale available throughout Chicago, the preferred location is the heart of the downtown. The residents love to live within walking distance from the places for shopping, restaurants, clubs, and work. Access to public transportation facilities makes this location the best in Chicato. Since 2005, this region has been tagged as the preferred location by potential property buyers.

Information about River North

It is surprising to know that this popular residential area was once an industrial area. The lofts found here are mostly industrial warehouses that closed down decades ago. Properties have been maintained in good ...
... condition or reconstructed for residential purposes. Today, people love to relocate to Downtown Chicago lofts due to the contemporary look these facilities embrace. This affluent area is known for the presence a four-acre park with amazing amenities. The children’s activity center, one acre-dog park and community events like movies in the park are the highlights of this park.

The River North Lofts

It is noticed that most of the architecture in the River North area is filled with lofts--a style of architecture whereby an old warehouse, factory or storage facility has been converted into a residential building. It usually has architectural characteristics from its former use, such as exposed brick, timber beams or ceilings, concrete pillars and/or ceilings and enormous windows that offer light. In most cases the dramatic ceiling heights provide the illusion that the actual space is larger than the declared square footage.

“River North is one of the most popular areas for downtown lofts because the area is located along the Chicago River where many warehouses and factories were originally built for the ease of product transportation,” says River North’s number one broker Michael Rosenblum (Koenig &Strey Gold Coast). “River North is one of the most popular loft areas of Chicago because it’s in the heart of downtown action.”

Pros and Cons of Loft Living

There are more pros to lofts than cons. Lofts offer soaring ceilings heights, enormous windows, open, spacious floor plans, and architectural uniqueness, however one con may be views. These buildings are usually six stories and architecturally designed for function and purpose. They usually do not offer dramatic views of the skyline like high-rises.

About Michael Rosenblum

Ranking in the top 1% of Chicago Realtors® by doing business the old fashioned way, Michael Rosenblum creates total satisfaction leading to a continuum of referrals one transaction at a time. As the number one selling broker in the River North neighborhood and the number 1 producing broker in the Gold Coast office of Koenig &Strey on Michigan Avenue for the second straight year, Michael has individually reached more than $150 million in sales to date.

Michael has in-depth knowledge and a tenure sales history in the neighborhoods of Chicago: River North, Gold Coast, Streeterville, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lakeshore East, The Loop, South Loop, West Loop, River West, East Village, Ukranian Village, Bucktown and Wicker Park. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Chicago, Michael can help! Whether you want to find townhouses or condos for sale in Chicago, Michael Rosenblum will get the job done, and his first priority is YOU! To learn more visit www.michaelrosenblumpresents.com or call 312.651.6876.
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