$350,000 might be the ideal price for an investment condo, a starter home, or a second (or third) home in the city - especially in Chicago. There are plenty of options ranging from high end luxury homes in the sky to townhomes with all the comforts of suburbia but located in the heart of a world class city. Here are some of our favorite options:

1250 North Lasalle #1513: This gorgeous northwest corner unit situated at the edge of the Gold Coast just south of Old Town has two bedroom, two baths, and private outdoor space. Plus there are stunning views, marble baths, and hardwood floors throughout.

1400 North State Parkway #10A: This two bedroom, two bath condo in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood is quite a find - and quite a home!

There are plenty of options at nearly any price point in downtown Chicago, but this week we are focusing on properties in the $600,000 range. So what can you get for a little over half a million in the Windy City? Quite a bit, actually. From high rise luxury condos to amazing single family homes, here's what's on the real estate market in Chicago at the moment.

445 East North Water Street #1602: This luxury condo in Streeterville with two bedrooms and two bathrooms is absolutely exquisite, and so is the building that it is located in - with a doorman, indoor pool, sun deck, and brand new gym. The unit itself has fantastic Lake and Navy Pier views, a private balcony, and all the upgrades that anyone could ever want.

6727 North Leoti Avenue:

There is a growing trend towards buying investment properties in Chicago, particularly amongst foreign nationals. And for good reason - luxury condos and other real estate can be remarkably affordable as compared to other world class cities, plus living in Chicago simply can't be beat! So even if you never plan to live in the city yourself, you'll know that plenty of others will want to rent or buy in Chicago, so you'll likely see a great return on your investment.

Accordingly, here are some excellent real estate options in the $250,000 range - perfect for a starter home, a place for a student, or a city pied-à-terre. Interested in these properties or similar options? Contact our Chicago real estate team today!

1122 West Calalpa Avenue #416: An open

There are so many reasons to love living in Chicago, but there is perhaps nothing more glorious than living in the city in the summer. Here are our top six reasons why we love the Windy City in the warmer months:

1. Baseball isn't just about the games themselves. and we take our ballpark experience seriously. Whether you are a Cubs or White Sox fan, you can enjoy seeing one of your favorite teams in amazing ballparks. Wrigley and Comiskey Park (we refuse to call it U.S. Cellular Field) are both amazing.

2. Outdoor movies - Chicago does this incredibly well and there are plenty of places where "Movies In the Park" happen, most of which are centered around downtown but you can see classic films in many parks and places around the city as well.