money shot

this money shot is so money, it involves a stanley cup champion and one of the biggest names in chicago sports: blackhawks' right winger patrick kane.

on september 29, 2008, kane purchased a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in trump tower for $2.06 million.  it's unit #33-j, according to blockshopper chicago.  ...

after looking at the photos for this latest installment of the money shot, one phrase comes to mind: hot damn.

this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom condo is the epitome of big-time city living.  and it is by far the most expensive listing in the fulton river district.  the condo's interior features 4,000 square feet of space, 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, cherry...

the city of chicago has much to offer in the way of noteworthy houses, but sometimes it's a challenge to find them in great locations.  this money shot packs both into one strong punch.

let's save the history lesson and get down to the details first.  this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home has about 2,500 square feet of living space.  it features an updated kitchen complete with modern fixtures and appliances.  luxurious touches such as custom inlay around the...

it's places like the elysian, dear reader, that remind us why robin leach coined the phrase "champagne wishes and caviar dreams."

this is pure, unadulterated luxury at its finest.  think i'm joking? take it from this building description:

as residents and guests enter the european courtyard, they are transported to a timeless era reminiscent of the grand hotels of paris in the 1920s. intricate in detail, each light fixture, piece...

it's not often that a bathroom catches our eye for the money shot, but this time it did.

built in 2003, this four-bedroom, single-family home in the south loop gives new life to the phrase "champagne wishes and caviar dreams."  the 5,000-square-foot space is furnished, it features high ceilings, and it has 4 and 1/2 bathrooms.  let's not forget the wine...

Talk about not living like a rat in a cage.  The 43-year-old lead singer and songwriter for The Smashing Pumpkins is asking $10,000 a month for his two-bedroom, two-and-half bathroom condominium, according to Chicago Breaking Business.  The 3,700-square-foot...

Even though this rental is in the heart of Old Town, its exterior looks like something out of "Hansel and Gretel."  This $9,500/month single-family home is an adult dreamland, inside and out.  Check out the egg-shaped soaking tub in the master bathroom, which is a spa in and of itself, complete with frosted glass, vessel sinks, and soft lighting.  The uber-contemporary kitchen...

By George, we're jealous!  We just love this 6000-square-foot home at 1240 West George Street.  Its spacious first floor combines contemporary finishes with warm Earth tones to create a chic interior surely worthy of the individual who can afford the $12,500/month listing price.  The formal living room is, of course, “just for looks” with creamy leather, stainless steel, and dark hardwood finishes.  In the rear of the...