A Brief History of Chicago’s Avondale

In 2017, Avondale was named one of the hottest neighborhoods in the US. It’s been described with words like urban, authentic, and vibrant. The neighborhood is home to St. Hyacinth Basilica, one of only three basilicas in Chicago, and is often referred to as “the neighborhood that built Chicago.” But, like any other neighborhood, Avondale has taken years to become what it is today. Let’s step back in time to take a brief walk through the history of Avondale. 

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Sales Round-Up: Northshore Under 800k 

Northshore is one of those places that has it all, including close proximity to downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. With several gorgeous communities to choose from, you’re bound to find a home that’s just right for you. Northshore includes Highland Park and the Chicago Botanical Garden; when you’re ready to get out of the house for a day, you don’t have to go far to enjoy some of the most beautiful spots in Chicago. Here are just a few of our Northshore homes.

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Tech Feature: Fultongrace.com + Individual Agent Pages

In the world of real estate, technology has changed the way people shop for houses and conduct business. Forbes summarized the sudden shift best, “Countless businesses and models have been disrupted by technology and the speed of these disruptions is growing exponentially. The pandemic has exacerbated this phenomenon, forcing the workforce to utilize and quickly iterate and adapt to new technology in order to have any semblance of productivity. Tech is quickly emerging and shaping the future of real estate, and our coping with the pandemic is fueling the mass adoption of many new technologies”. Simply put, real estate has changed thanks to the development of tech’s role in the landscape and the market no longer looks at virtual tours, property shopping, or in-person meetings the same way it once did.

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Fulton Grace New Development Digest

The luxury of space, roof or patio access, and smart design are all burgeoning desires as our modern needs have evolved with the development of the state of the workforce. With inventory low and housing demands high, new construction is most likely the new reality for many of us on the hunt today. But hey, it’s certainly not a bad one! Below you’ll find the details of select new construction and development properties presented by Fulton Grace over the last several months.

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