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The History of Streeterville Real Estate

Streeterville real estate offers the lifestyle that most people envision when they think about moving into luxury Chicago condos. The great shopping, dining and nightlife of the location coupled with the luxurious real estate of Streeterville and the nearby areas make it a desirable and distinctly Chicago place to live. The famous neighborhood has an interesting history along with its current cachet. Here are some of our favorite quirky facts about the famous Chicago neighborhood.

The Streeterville Real Estate Story: How the Neighborhood Got Its Start

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The Benefits of Chicago High Rise Condos: Living in an Urban Oasis

Chicago high rise condos offer a unique take on the urban lifestyle. Like small communities within themselves, high rise condo buildings unite urban dwellers through shared amenities and resident events. Magellan Development’s high rise residential developments feature luxury Chicago condos with shared outdoor spaces that allow residents to meet and mingle, while our events give our residents access to some of the most entertaining and exclusive restaurants, bars and activities in the city.

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The Lifestyle of Streeterville Condos

Streeterville condos come complete with a lifestyle that is distinct, even when compared to other luxury Chicago condos. The famous restaurants, clubs and landmarks of Chicago that you recognize by name are all right around the corner from condos in or near Streeterville.

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Sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day Decorations and the Best Places to Celebrate in Chicago

Owners of Chicago condos know that our city celebrates St. Patrick’s Day like no other. On the weekend, celebrating St. Patty’s is arguably all about wearing as much tacky green clothing as you can fit on your body and joining the city in a celebration of spring. But if you’re celebrating in a luxury Chicago condo, how can you decorate with green in a slightly more sophisticated and subtle way, and what are the best bars to visit afterward? We’re got your answers.

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Top 10 Reasons to Live in a Chicago Condo During a Blizzard

Chicago luxury condos are great for about a million reasons, but here’s one we weren’t really thinking about until the recent Mid-Atlantic mess of a blizzard reminded us: snow!

Snow in Chicago is no problem for Chicago condo owners.

Obviously, when it’s cold out in Chicago, our condos are a great place to congregate, warm up and reboot before you have to trek outside again. But snow adds a-whole-nother element to home ownership, and when the snow starts falling, you really begin to appreciate owning a Chicago condo.

Your Top 10 Reasons to Own Chicago Condos in a Blizzard

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This Weekend in Chicago: February 5th – 7th, 2010

Obviously, it’s Super Bowl weekend! But what can you do outside of your luxury Chicago condo before the Saints take on the Colts? In addition to what we’re sure will be a fabulous Superbowl party hosted in your condo, here are the activities around Chicago that you should check out this weekend.

Events
If you aren’t into football, maybe art is more your thing! This Friday, for one night only, you can attend Now You See It, Now You Don’t at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park, where 40 local artists will “unveil murals throughout the building’s hallways and then, at 10 p.m., destroy the work by painting over it.” Or for something more traditional, head to the MCA for the First Friday after-work mixer!

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This Weekend in Chicago: January 29th – 31st, 2010

Hello Chicago! Not sure what to do this weekend? Well we’ve got some suggestions for great food, fun events and good movies that might lure you out of your luxury Chicago condos!

Events

The Tony Award-winning musical Dream Girls is showing this January at the Cadillac Palace Theatre! If you want to watch it on stage instead of from the couch in your luxury Chicago, grab tickets today. They run from $18-$85.

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This Weekend In Chicago: January 15th – 17th, 2010

Why should everyone leave their luxury Chicago condos this weekend? Well, here are some great reasons. Chicago never fails to give us something great to do, even though it might be tempting to curl up at home!

Events
Spend the evening enjoying Dueling Pianos featuring Steve Kouba and Dave Roberts who will be playing all your requests starting at 9pm at LuxLounge.

Belushi Birthday Blowout Weekend, Friday and Saturday at Faith and Whiskey, includes $5 Jack Daniels shots and cocktails and live music from The Bluz Brothers Friday at 9pm!

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Chicago Condos: Decor Trends for 2010

Chicago condo decor can be as diverse as the real estate offerings this city has– but, the Chicago Sun-Times predicts comfort and ease will be a big deal in interior design for the next decade.

Luxury Chicago Condos Are Your Oasis

Since our urban lives, especially due to the current state of the economy, can sometimes feel a little insane, your Chicago condo’s decor should be completely personalized to you. Especially during the winter, when you are spending a lot of time in your home, your immediate surroundings should make you feel happy, calm, energized, at peace– whatever makes you comfortable in your own home.

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340 on the Park wins a Chicago Real Estate Agent’s Choice Award

The readers of Chicago Agent have spoken, and Magellan Realty is proud to be responsible for the agents’ Favorite Eco-Friendly Project in the city of Chicago. Out of all the recent Chicago real estate developments, our very own 340 on the Park was chosen as the most eco-friendly project.

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