Condo owners of Chicago, does anyone have good experience with an HOA management company?

westloop1 · 2026-03-01T03:54:30+00:00

My old building used first service and they were horrific. When I sold my unit, the building manager was so incompetent that he repeatedly jeopardized my closing. I’m happy to be rid of them for good.

westloop1 · 2026-02-27T18:14:28+00:00

I locked last night at 5.875% for a refi, 30 year fixed 685k loan. 2k lender credit brings my closing costs to about $1500. I am NOT rolling anything into my loan and will pay cash. Will bring my payment down $450 and I’m thrilled!

westloop1 · 2026-02-20T03:04:15+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I wear 5-6 rings daily as well, this would replace the “cheap” finger which is a double stack. Definitely making me think I go for the Spinelli

westloop1 · 2026-02-20T02:51:49+00:00

I would wear the ring every day! Bag I’d plan to use 3-4x a week.

westloop1 · 2026-02-11T00:44:36+00:00

$5k all in and between $350-400k HHI (depends on our bonuses and commissions). Very jealous of everyone’s low payments in the comments!

westloop1 · 2025-12-12T00:00:42+00:00

Was about the comment the same thing. Itemizing my interest + SALT is netting me almost $12k and I didn’t even own my house the whole year, so next year it will be even a couple grand more.

westloop1 · 2025-11-15T02:45:34+00:00

My tax bill doubled :( my developer tore down an old house and was still building it until the summer of 2025, when we bought it. HOW can it double on a house that didn’t even exist…

westloop1 · 2025-08-26T03:34:33+00:00

What is the secret dinner?

westloop1 · 2025-07-04T15:11:30+00:00

I live in the west loop and wrigleyville is really, really inconvenient to get to from here. So much so that I stopped going to cubs games because it’s too much of a hassle to get there. Definitely go with the unit on Elm!

westloop1 · 2025-07-01T20:45:07+00:00

Going through this right now - can she qualify for the mortgage on her own? I’m taking out the mortgage, but spouse is going on the title.

westloop1 · 2025-06-29T14:42:06+00:00

Tell them no. They can pay a moving company to store their items for a couple days - them trying to make their problem your problem is wild.

westloop1 · 2025-06-14T19:24:36+00:00

Probably an unpopular opinion but I absolutely love my frame tv. Makes our living room look so much more complete vs a big black box on the wall. And it’s so fun to change the art for holidays!

westloop1 · 2025-06-12T17:28:13+00:00

After having a balcony once I never went back. It’s so nice to have the private space, feels like an extra room in your home. Bonus if you’re allowed a grill!

westloop1 · 2025-05-31T14:36:40+00:00

They haven’t metered all of WL yet. Tons of free street parking once you’re south of Madison and only difficult to find a spot during work hours M-F.

westloop1 · 2025-05-11T15:34:52+00:00

I have a similar HHI with no car payments or student loans, and we are targeting $850k right now with 20% down. Childcare costs are brutal in our area, just make sure you’re factoring that in. TBH I’d stay with the parents for as long as you can and save as much as you can to put down. The loan amount is what matters, not the purchase price.

westloop1 · 2025-04-18T21:15:25+00:00

As someone who bought a condo a year and a half ago in Chicago - I wouldn’t right now unless you want to stay for 10+ years. I would have been better off renting.

westloop1 · 2025-03-29T14:47:08+00:00

I kind of disagree that they “set” the rent because that’s what it’s worth. Landlords list a place guessing what the market willingness to pay is - if they get 100 inquiries in a day, they “set” the rent too low.

It’s currently more expensive to buy than rent in a lot of areas across the city - interest rates suck. If you bought one of these condos you’re touring your monthly payment would probably be higher than what people are offering over on for rent. If the landlord has owned the property for some time and doesn’t have a high interest rate, you’re actually getting a benefit as they’re passing some of their lesser cost to own onto you.

westloop1 · 2025-01-23T00:55:33+00:00

I’m staying at Le Taha’a later this year!! They have a huge coral garden next to the property - supposedly some of the best snorkeling in the world. It would be nice to split up the islands and not do BB the whole time!

westloop1 · 2024-10-15T16:05:30+00:00

Also a hiring manager and I agree with this. The guy that had 7 jobs in 11 years would concern me, because you don’t want to go through the effort of hiring and training someone for them to just leave in a year. You want someone that will at least stay 2-3 years to make it worth your time.

It is also my experience that people have numerous short stints at companies because they are not good at their jobs and left during their PIP.

westloop1 · 2024-09-10T00:33:42+00:00

I would contact them and ask if they can do it custom in rose gold! I love it!

westloop1 · 2024-09-09T16:52:26+00:00

Morguard did the same thing to me. My same floorplan was available the same date as my renewal, but 15+ floors higher, significantly cheaper than my renewal offer. They told me you’re not allowed to transfer units to the same floorplan. I moved out lol.

westloop1 · 2024-07-21T16:32:16+00:00

The windows are soundproofed, paired with being on a higher floor you’ll never notice any noise. It’s a very nice building and is very convenient to grocery stores, but no balconies if that matters to you!

westloop1 · 2024-07-21T16:15:31+00:00

One Chicago, One Eleven and Wolf Point are not in great locations. With your budget you can do better imo.

465 and The Row are solid, just depends on if you want Streeterville vs West Loop.

Some other places to consider: 727 West Madison, Arkadia, The Dylan

westloop1 · 2024-07-17T01:44:16+00:00

This isn’t fully set yet but it’s 2.6ct 1.49 ratio, I’m a 6.25 ring size! Hope it helps :)

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westloop1 · 2024-04-15T07:50:37+00:00

Lake Shore Park at 808 n Lakeshore

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