The Domu Chicago Apartments Blog
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,...
How to Price Your Apartment Rental Listing
Becoming a landlord in Chicago is serious business. The question that weighs heavily on a landlord or prospective landlord’s mind is, “How much rent should I charge for my apartment?”
Let’s say that you’re ready to rent out your home or another property you own. You’ll need to consider...
New Chicago Apartment Buildings to Watch in 2020
New and exciting places to call home are getting the Chicago apartment market off to a searing hot start in 2020, with everything from large-scale apartments that are proper skyscrapers to more intimate buildings with fewer units opening their doors to attract new renters. Here are the...
The Top Luxury Apartments in Chicago for 2020
Why settle for less than the best when it comes to luxury apartments in Chicago? This is the city that lives by the edict "make no small plans," so when it's time to search for luxury apartments, well, make no small compromises in the comfort department. Here are some of Chicago's most plush and...
Top 3: The Most Affordable and Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Chicago Apartments
Renters looking for 1 bedroom apartments in Chicago may already have a particular neighborhood in mind during their apartment search. If the ideal location is still undetermined then their apartment search could fall squarely on the cost of rent. In that scenario, they might want to know which...
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1,300
It’s 2020 and renters can calibrate their vision of what the perfect Chicago apartment looks like by viewing this collection of affordable apartments. The apartments listed here are all available at or below the city’s median rental price for a 1 bedroom apartment, or $1,300. Explore the...