Posts by Erin Calandriello
Following are all articles by UrbanTurf author Erin Calandriello, from most recent to least.
Increasing Rents Could Be Good For Home Sales
Erin Calandriello | February 24th 2012
Rising rents may be irksome to many out there, but it could be good for home sales, Chicago Agent Magazine reported today. ... read »
Friday Eye Candy: Two Apartments in One
Erin Calandriello | February 24th 2012
For your Friday viewing pleasure, we head inside a 2,400 square-foot pad in the University of Chicago neighborhood that consists of two apartments... read »
This Week’s Find: A Two-Bedroom Penthouse Duplex Loft in Wicker Park
Erin Calandriello | February 23rd 2012
For This Week's Find, UrbanTurf found a duplex in Wicker Park that sits in a two-flat that dates back to the late 1800s. ... read »
Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District Expanded in Oak Park
Erin Calandriello | February 23rd 2012
Oak Park's Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District now covers a lot more territory. ... read »
Homes Flying Like Hotcakes in Wicker Park
Erin Calandriello | February 23rd 2012
Wicker Park is widely considered a hip neighborhood with a diverse mix of restaurants, bars, shops and residents. And, according to Redfin, it has... read »
What $800,000 Buys You in Chicago
Erin Calandriello | February 22nd 2012 | 1 Comment
This week in What X Buys You, UrbanTurf takes a look at properties that recently came on the market for around $800,000 to give readers an idea of... read »
January Home Sales Increase for Seventh Straight Month
Erin Calandriello | February 22nd 2012
The Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) reported today that existing home sales in the state rose X percent last month compared to January 2011.... read »
1300 W. Madison Down to Final Two Units
Erin Calandriello | February 21st 2012
UrbanTurf has learned that just two units remain at 1300 W. Madison, part of the second phase of the West Loop condo project located at 1312 W.... read »
Deal of the Week: Three-Bedroom Historic Bungalow in West Ridge
Erin Calandriello | February 21st 2012
For this installment of Deal of the Week, we head into West Ridge to take a closer look at a three-bedroom, two-bath bungalow that is significantly... read »
Smoke-Free Condos in Illinois?
Erin Calandriello | February 21st 2012
Smoke-free bars and workplaces have been the norm in Chicago for the past few years, but that standard could soon apply to condos. ... read »
Obama Reduces Refinance Fees For FHA Loans
- Obama Reduces Refinance Fees For FHA Loans
- A Home From Ikea for $86,500
- Live in MJ’s Home For Just $29 Million
- Buying Is More Affordable Than Renting with Rent-to-Own Programs
- 3.9: Mortgage Rates Settle Back Down
- Wall Street Big Wigs Buying Up Foreclosures
- Apartment Hunting Tips for Chicago’s Booming Spring Rental Market
- Mortgage Rates Below 4 Percent For Three Months
- FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums to Increase on April 1
- Increasing Rents Could Be Good For Home Sales

A Home From Ikea for $86,500
Live in MJ’s Home For Just $29 Million
Buying Is More Affordable Than Renting with Rent-to-Own Programs
3.9: Mortgage Rates Settle Back Down
Wall Street Big Wigs Buying Up Foreclosures
Apartment Hunting Tips for Chicago’s Booming Spring Rental Market
Mortgage Rates Below 4 Percent For Three Months
Hoop it Up! Chicago Properties with Indoor Basketball Courts
A Look Inside Theo Epstein’s Gleaming White Southport Corridor Mansion
20 Percent Down Payments Required?
Home Alone House Listed for $2.4 Million