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It's March Madness for Chicago Apartment Renters
March is a busy month for apartment hunters in Chicago. Looking at trends in Chicago’s apartment listing data, the largest month-over-month increase in apartments available for rent occurs at the end of February and the beginning of March. Here are some Chicago apartments that are...
Rare and Unique Chicago Apartments for a Leap Year
A leap year gives renters who are searching for Chicago apartments another day to extend their search. Make the most out of the extra day on the calendar by checking out some of these unique apartments. These places provide renters with a rare combination of historic buildings, prime locations,...
Chicago Apartments Near Cannabis Dispensaries
The City of Chicago joins the rest of Illinois in legalizing adult-use recreational cannabis on January 1, 2020. This means that any adult age 21 or over can legally purchase cannabis and cannabis products on the first day of 2020 in Illinois. An important note: Not all Chicago apartments are...
Burning Questions Chicago Apartment Renters May Have About the Illinois Recreational Cannabis Law
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that legalizes cannabis for adult recreational use on June 25, 2019. The law goes into effect for Illinois residents over the age of 21 on January 1, 2020. Apartment renters in Chicago may have a few burning questions about the law and its...
Browse the Best Deals for Apartments in Chicago
It's the time of year when Chicago apartment renters start thinking warm thoughts. Spring isn't too far off...but the weather's yet to turn. Luckily, these apartments are encouraging renters to come in out of the cold and treat themselves to a great deal. These are the real deal...
Tallest Chicago Apartment Buildings on Domu Right Now
Chicago has been blazing a trail for supertall buildings that reach for the sky ever since the John Hancock Center (recently renamed 875 N Michigan) stretched to 100 stories back in 1969. In the half-century since the Hancock’s completion, a flurry of tall buildings sprang up around the world....
How Landlords Should Use Credit Scores
All Cook County landlords should be aware of the Just Housing Amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance, which went into effect on January 1, 2020 and which seeks to remedy unfair housing discrimination against individuals with criminal records. We’ve written about the...
How to Order All the Things & Basically Never Leave Your Apartment
How long could you stay inside your apartment without starving or going insane from boredom?
The first problem is relatively easy to fix if you feel confident in the kitchen or if you own a phone. That’s pretty much every person, right? The latter challenge may not be such an easy solve...
Fall in Love with Chicago Loft Apartments
Is this the year you stop dreaming about renting the perfect loft apartment and finally take the leap? Each one of these homes is different, kind of like the people who will move in and call these lofts home. There are quite a few choices for renters who have their eyes set on a cool loft...
2020 Chicago Farmers Markets
If you ever find yourself staring at an empty fridge in your apartment and wondering, “are there any farmers markets near me?,” then this list should be bookmarked for future reference.
Even if apartments are lacking for green space (a trend that's actually reversing in recent years,...