Real Estate 2015: Where to Buy Now

CHICAGO, March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The April issue of Chicago magazine does a deep dive into condo living with Real Estate 2015. As suburban baby boomers downsize to city high rises, and the millennial generation enters the housing market as first-time buyers, condos are again having a moment. And in many upscale neighborhoods, condos have recovered more quickly from the real-estate crash than houses have. Chicago tapped into the knowledge of real estate experts to compile a list of 16 appealing large condo and co-op buildings in Where to Buy Now, all with strong prospects for appreciation based on key advantages such as location, aesthetics, and amenities. PLUS: Chicago's comprehensive annual listings of home-price data – for both condos and houses – in 74 Chicago neighborhoods and 201 suburbs.

Also in Real Estate 2015: The High Life, Chicago sits down with Sanjay Shah, the 46-year-old owner of the 89^th floor penthouse at Trump Tower, to talk about what it's like living higher off the ground than everyone else - not only in Chicago, but in the entire Western hemisphere. Shah is not the only one living in the sky, however. Of the 12 tallest residential buildings in the United States, seven of them are located right here in Chicago. City of Skyscrapers takes a closer look at each, offering fun facts like which building is home to the nation's fastest elevator. 

After defecting from Cuba and signing with the White Sox, Jose Abreu took the majors by storm in 2014, hitting 36 home runs, recording a .317 batting average, and posting a Major League-leading .581 slugging percentage. Despite his sudden fame after one of the best rookie seasons in baseball history, Abreu's story remained a mystery off the field. In Who Is Jose Abreu?, Chicago gets an exclusive look into his past, uncovering the hardships that have brought him to where he is today and how he can help power the Sox to a winning season.

Other stories from the April issue of Chicago magazine include:

• The Stuntman – Chicago goes behind the scenes with Rick LeFevour, the go-to stunt coordinator for Illinois's $350 million-a-year TV and film industry and a top Hollywood stuntman for more than 35 years, to uncover a few of his secrets and discusses the anatomy of a stunt.
• Dining: Tacos – The taco trend continues and new taquerias are working hard to stand out, dressing up the dish to create something original. Find out how six newcomers fare, including Kokopelli and Mercadito Counter.
• Home, Sweet (Retirement) Home – Andrea Donovan, owner of Senior Living Advisors in Riverside, analyzed 450 retirement homes in the Chicago area and provides tips for finding the right match for a loved one.

Check out Chicago's new iPad app that showcases the magazine's award-winning photography, provides an interactive experience for the user, and presents articles in an easy-to-read format. Subscribers get free access to the app, while others can purchase issues for $3.99 individually, or $9.99 for the year. Try it on your iPad or Android tablet at chicagomag.com/tablet.

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