Chicago New Home

The Chicago real estate market is inundated with new home listings. The selection includes all types of properties, from one-bedroom condos to single-family houses. These brand new homes have never been lived in and offer buyers a fresh start for their real estate investments.

Developers have always been attracted to Chicago's architecturally diverse landscape, but the last decade has witnessed a housing boom like never before. The construction frenzy has led to a large inventory of Chicago new homes that offer buyers modern comforts and state-of-the-art amenities.

Common finishes in Chicago new homes are granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliance packages, hardwood floors in the main living areas, soaking tubs in the master bathrooms, and wiring for audio throughout the whole home. Open floor plans, where the kitchen is combined with the living room and dining room, are typical of new construction residences and many are built with in-unit washer and dryer for convenience.

A lot of new condominium high-rises and loft buildings have individual balconies off every unit and it's not hard to find places with communal rooftop decks (everyone likes a little outdoor space!). Also a nice perk of multi-unit Chicago new homes are the additional amenities - namely onsite exercise facilities, business centers, garage parking, bike rooms, dog runs and private storage.

Many new homes in Chicago are equipped with green features, such as bamboo flooring, energy-efficient appliances, dual-pane windows, geothermal heating and cooling systems, water conserving dishwashers and washing machines, and low-flow toilets - to name a few. Some new condos and lofts are designed with green roofs, which help with natural heating and cooling ability and rainwater runoff. Recycling shoots, stormwater cisterns, solar panels, recycled material usage and other eco-friendly components have been utilized to make new Chicago homes as kind for the earth as possible.