Patrickobrienrealtor

06/11/2026

Coming Soon in East Lakeview

I'm excited to share an upcoming listing at 434 W Aldine Avenue, Unit 3A in Chicago's highly sought-after East Lakeview neighborhood.

This well-maintained one-bedroom residence combines classic Chicago architecture with an exceptional location just moments from the lakefront, parks, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities.

Property Highlights
• 1 Bedroom
• 1 Bathroom
• Offered at $329,900
• Deeded Garage Parking Available ($25,000)
• Deeded Exterior Parking Available ($15,000)

Inventory in East Lakeview remains limited, and opportunities like this continue to attract strong buyer interest.

If you know someone looking to purchase in the neighborhood, I'd be happy to provide additional information before the property officially hits the market.

06/05/2026

🏡 Coming Soon in East Lakeview!

I'm excited to announce an upcoming listing at:

434 W Aldine Ave, Unit 3W
📍 Chicago, IL

Located in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods, this beautiful residence offers classic architecture, tree-lined streets, and convenient access to the lakefront, dining, shopping, entertainment, and transportation.

We're currently preparing the property for market and will be releasing additional details, pricing, photography, and showing information soon.

I've already received interest from agents with buyers looking in the area, so if you've been considering a move to East Lakeview, I'd be happy to provide updates before the property officially launches.

📞 Call or message me for additional information.

Patrick O'Brien
Compass Real Estate

06/05/2026

🏡 JUST ANNOUNCED: Up to $70,000 in Down Payment Assistance for Eligible Chicago Homebuyers!

If you’ve been renting, saving for a down payment, or thought homeownership was out of reach, this new City of Chicago HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program may help make buying a home a reality.

Eligible buyers may receive up to $70,000 in grant funds to help cover down payment and eligible closing costs.

✔ First-time homebuyers
✔ Primary residence in Chicago
✔ Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and eligible 2-unit properties
✔ Income and location restrictions apply

Many buyers are surprised to learn they may qualify for assistance programs that can significantly reduce the amount of cash needed to purchase a home.

If you’ve been thinking about buying, now is an excellent time to find out what programs may be available to you.

Feel free to send me a direct message, call, text, or email, and I’ll connect you with trusted lender Matt Rosen to see if you qualify.

05/20/2026

For years, consumers were told Zillow was the place to search.

But a portal is not the market.

When a third party tries to influence how listings can be marketed, it raises an important question:

Who should control the sale of your home?

The answer is simple: the seller.

Not an advertising platform.

If you want access to all opportunities—not just what one portal decides to display—I can help.

05/16/2026

Just sold in Lincoln Park.

I had the pleasure of representing out-of-state buyers in the purchase of this fantastic home at 1660 N. LaSalle, Unit 3501.

One of the biggest concerns buyers have when purchasing from another city is how to confidently make decisions from afar. My job is to simplify that process—providing honest guidance, virtual walkthroughs, market insight, negotiation strategy, and hands-on support every step of the way.

Congratulations to my clients on their new Chicago home and thank you for trusting me with such an important move.

If you’re planning a move to Chicago—or know someone who is—I’d love to help.

05/13/2026

🔥 Chicago luxury real estate is getting VERY interesting.

A One Bennett Park penthouse just hit the spotlight—and while the headline is the $12M+ asking price, that’s not the real story.

Here’s what I’m watching:

Luxury buyers used to want the blank canvas. Raw penthouse. Endless customization. “Make it exactly mine.”

But has the market shifted?

Because today’s high-end buyer may be saying:
✨ Stunning design? Done.
✨ Move-in ready? Perfect.
✨ No 18-month construction project? SOLD.

Honestly, I get it. Time is the one thing nobody can buy more of.

As a Chicago real estate guy (and yes, someone who loves a jaw-dropping property 😄), I think this says a LOT about where the luxury market is headed.

What do you think—would you rather customize from scratch or walk into perfection?

Crain’s article is worth the read 👇
https://bit.ly/4fpkboe

Developer Curt Bailey of Related Midwest is taking a new approach at One Bennett Park after raw penthouse space failed to sell for six years.

05/08/2026

Just sold in the Little Italy / UIC neighborhood!🎉

Thrilled to have helped my clients close on this beautifully updated 2 bed, 2 bath condo at 1155 W Roosevelt Rd, Unit 304.

From the spacious layout to the unbeatable location near restaurants, parks, transit, and downtown, this one checked all the boxes.

Congratulations to my sellers on a successful sale at $345,000!

Wishing the new owners many great memories in their new home.
Thinking about buying or selling in Chicago? Let’s connect.

05/07/2026

One of America’s most expensive divorces is now tied to one of Chicago’s most iconic addresses.

A stunning East Lake Shore Drive co-op tied to Maya Polsky — amid what’s been reported as one of the largest divorce settlements in U.S. history — is now making headlines in Chicago’s luxury real estate world.

Beyond the headline itself, the story offers a fascinating glimpse into the rarefied world of Chicago’s historic lakefront co-ops: private residences known for their exclusivity, old-world architecture, and incredible views of Lake Michigan.

These homes rarely hit the market, which is why listings like this always draw attention far beyond real estate circles.

Chicago’s luxury market continues to tell some incredible stories — and this may be one of the year’s most talked-about.

Full Article: https://bit.ly/3QVkT2D

In the highly publicized divorce of Maya and Michael Polsky in 2007, Maya's $183 million settlement included this co-op on East Lake Shore Drive.