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I’ve said before that, despite the volatility in real estate markets across the country, luxury real estate in Chicago has done relatively well holding its own.

Sales for Chicago luxury real estate continue to be good, with 43 luxury condo apartments sold during the month of December.

During the last few years of a volatile real estate market, there hasn’t been much upside to selling your Chicago home–buyers have had the upper hand, negotiating to lower prices and getting great deals in fantastic locations.

The reports are in for Chicago luxury condo sales during the month of November, and they are a bit surprising.

As 2012 winds down, many are looking to forecast where the year ahead may take the economy. The good news is that 2012 has shown good signs for high-end real estate, with luxury homes and luxury condos moving on the market and moving up in price.

Last month’s condo sales in Chicago continued to hold ground during summer’s end, with sales of luxury condos (those priced at $1 million or higher) totalling $47 million, with 28 units sold.

For buyers who are interested in luxury Chicago real estate, there’s always one great place to start: Look at previous sales.

Chicago isn't short on options when it comes to luxury real estate in the city. But choosing the right home doesn't always mean finding the one that's the most-buzzed about on the market.

One of the great benefits of living in luxury Chicago condos is the lifestyle that goes along with living at that address.

In addition to keeping up on the news in Chicago real estate, business and the stock market, I’m always looking for bits and pieces of information that give me insight into particular companies.