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Modern Chicago Homes was created to serve the needs of buyers and sellers of Chicago condos, lofts and single family homes with modern design and contemporary architecture in mind. Throughout our website, you can explore some of the modern residential developments within downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether yo

u are a first time buyer looking at starter condos in Chicago or someone who has owned many properties in the past, we can provide unmatched representation to assist you with every step of the home buying process. For sellers of modern homes in Chicago, we offer superior marketing that utilizes leading technology and Internet platforms to get maximum exposure for your property. Our intimate knowledge of the local market, combined with our proactive, tech-savvy approach to real estate sales will help you achieve the maximum price for your home.

A little before & after from my own home 🌿I bought my Lincoln Park home in 2014, and over the years my neighbors and I h...
09/04/2026

A little before & after from my own home 🌿

I bought my Lincoln Park home in 2014, and over the years my neighbors and I have slowly transformed our little piece of the block.

The last two photos are from 2020, when the parkway was completely overgrown and eventually stripped back to bare dirt. Since then, we’ve added hydrangeas and other landscaping, painted the existing fencing, added brick pavers and a little seating area, and used planters to soften the sidewalk and bring more greenery up against the house.

Being on a corner gives the home a lot of visibility from the street, so I’ve always loved the idea of making the sidewalk and parkway feel like an extension of the house — and hopefully adding a little something to the block in the process.

It’s become one of my favorite parts of my home — something I get to enjoy every day, coming and going from the house.

One of the things I love about Chicago is how much these little spaces between our homes and the street can contribute to a neighborhood. Who says you need a yard or grass? A few feet of city dirt can become a garden and completely change the feel of a home — and even a block. 🌿

Swipe to see where we started. →

P.S. It helps to have amazing neighbors who care about making our little corner of Chicago beautiful too. ❤️

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08/30/2026

1900 N Fremont has a new look. 👀

This historic home at Fremont + Wisconsin recently sold for $3 million, and the new owners have already given the exterior a dramatically different look.

Built in 1888, the brick had already been painted for many years, previously in a muted red/brown. It’s now been repainted a deep blue, completely changing the home’s presence on this prominent Lincoln Park corner while keeping its original architectural character intact.

It’s interesting how much a change in color alone can transform a nearly 140-year-old building.

What do you think: improvement or did you prefer the before?

📍1900 N Fremont St
💵 Sold for $3,000,000
🏡 Built in 1888

A few very good days on the California coast. 🌊🌲🌁Carmel-by-the-Sea → Big Sur —> 17-Mile Drive → San Francisco.Good food,...
08/28/2026

A few very good days on the California coast. 🌊🌲🌁

Carmel-by-the-Sea → Big Sur —> 17-Mile Drive → San Francisco.

Good food, a lot of walking, incredible architecture, and views that somehow never get old.

Not a bad way to end August.

DM me if you’re headed this way and want any of my favorite spots or recs.

08/18/2026

Some homes are designed to make a statement. Others are designed to feel like they’ve always belonged.

This Lincoln Park home gets so much right: the painted brick façade, arched openings, limestone detailing, divided-light windows, wrought iron balconies, flower boxes and slate-clad upper level.

But what I appreciate most is the intent behind the architecture. Every element feels considered, and together they create a home that feels timeless rather than tied to a particular trend.

New construction can still have character. It just has to be designed with it.

📍 Fremont Street | Lincoln Park, Chicago

08/17/2026

The Great Wealth Transfer may already be reshaping Chicago real estate.

I’ve seen buyers around 25 years old purchase $600K–$700K properties entirely in cash. I’ve seen buyers in their early 30s purchase $3M–$5M homes in cash.

Now consider what’s coming next: Gen X and Millennials are projected to inherit trillions of dollars in real estate and other wealth over the coming decades.

A lot of that money will inevitably find its way back into housing.

It makes me wonder what Chicago looks like 10 or 20 years from now.

If you want to buy a single-family home in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village ,North Center or another desirable North Side neighborhood, will being a cash buyer eventually become almost a prerequisite?

We may only be seeing the beginning of this shift.

SOLD | $1,621,000Another beautiful new construction penthouse sold on one of the best blocks in the Southport Corridor.I...
08/17/2026

SOLD | $1,621,000

Another beautiful new construction penthouse sold on one of the best blocks in the Southport Corridor.

I helped my clients secure this 3-bedroom, 3.1-bath duplex-up early in the construction process, giving them the opportunity to customize the home and make thoughtful upgrades before completion.

The finished home features solid white oak flooring, custom millwork, a luxury integrated appliance package, multiple outdoor spaces, a fully built-out private rooftop terrace and two garage spaces.

With new construction, getting involved early can make a huge difference. I worked closely with my clients throughout the process, from negotiating the purchase and upgrades to construction walkthroughs, inspection and the final punch list.

If you’re considering new construction in Chicago, I’d love to help you navigate the process and identify opportunities before they’re completed or even before they hit the market.

📍 1455 W Melrose St PH
💵 $1,621,000
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 3.1 Bathrooms
🚗 2 Garage Spaces

Comment “ELM” and I’ll send you the full listing + details.A Gold Coast two-bedroom with $319/month assessments. Yes, re...
08/14/2026

Comment “ELM” and I’ll send you the full listing + details.

A Gold Coast two-bedroom with $319/month assessments. Yes, really.

Tucked into a classic greystone on one of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful tree-lined streets, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is just a ½ block from the lake and offers a combination that’s increasingly hard to find in the neighborhood.

Two fireplaces, a renovated kitchen with high-end appliances, in-unit laundry, private outdoor space, additional storage and a shared rooftop deck. And those remarkably low monthly assessments.

📍82 E Elm St Unit 1
💵 $640,000
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms
🛁 1.1 Bathrooms
Listed by us Chicago Real Estate Agent | Vik Wadhwa An-An Ku | REALTOR® Emily Stoner

08/11/2026

SOLD | $675,000 | 82 E Elm Unit 4

We didn’t even get a chance to publicly post this reel before it sold.

We were getting ready to introduce this spacious 2-bedroom condo in Chicago’s Gold Coast at $650,000, with an unusually low $452/month HOA, when we found the right buyer pre-market.

Our seller accepted a $675,000 offer, $25K over asking, before going public.

Located on one of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful residential blocks, just steps from Lake Michigan, this home offered a combination that’s increasingly hard to find: historic character, generous space, an incredible location, and remarkably low monthly assessments.

A great result for our seller and another example of how the right pricing, positioning, and pre-market exposure can create demand before a Chicago home ever hits the public market.

Thinking about selling a condo or home in Chicago’s Gold Coast? DM me.

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