Manhattan Butternut Ridge is a community of 155 single-family homes. Two of the inventory homes are available for immediate occupancy, The Manchester and The Bradford ranch, while buyers can also select from 12 different ranch, two-step ranch and two-story

River North Every home in the Grand Plaza Penthouses starts as a blank canvas for buyers to create their own new home. Each one also comes with a personalization account, giving individual buyers up to $150,000 to design up

Richton Park This new 2,800-square-foot, four-bedroom home at 6284 Oxnard St. in Richton Park is being marketed to raise funds for the Disabled Patriot Fund. Realtor Barb Bailey of RE/MAX 2000 has waived her commission on this $379,900 house,

Des Plaines Mill River Place Condominiums, located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, is a 36-unit residential building built by PB Development. The units have 1,129 to 2,573 square feet of living space and feature open floor plans

Lakeview Located in the Southport Cooridor in Lakeview, this new masonry construction by Savane Properties has five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two one-half bathrooms. Featuring Georgian-style architecture with a roof penthouse, this home is 5,250 square feet and

By Chris Naatz Thriving neighborhoods typically pump life into a city. New construction further fuels the vibrancy of a community by adding residents, increasing the tax base and stimulating the local economy by providing customers for local businesses and

South Loop Astoria Tower offers one- to two-bedroom units with one or two bathrooms. Floor plans vary throughout each level of this 30-floor high-rise. The building has an Art Deco influence, featuring concrete and glass fixtures. Each condominium has

Scottsdale, Arizona Optima Camelview Village — a mixed-use condominium comprised of 11 terraced, bridge-linked buildings — offers panoramic views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains from many of its 700 units. The building is designed to blend an urban setting

Lake Delton, Wisconsin The waterfront Log Gables Condos are located in the heart of Lake Delton, Wisconsin. The four-unit complex in the Wisconsin Dells area features log sided, townhouse-style condos. Embellished with a log and stone exterior construction, these

Sales have begun at 3308 South Lowe Ave., where developer Bozena (Bo) Boguslawski has converted a four-unit apartment building into three condominiums. The 1,300-square-foot garden level apartment is priced at $289,000, and includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The

Albany Park Located in the heart of Albany Park, the newly rehabbed two-bedroom, two-bathroom units of Lawrence Spaulding Lofts combine vintage features with modern amenities. While the residences feature old world craftsmanship, such as red oak hardwood flooring throughout

The XXI (21 Kristin), a 12-story, 357-unit high rise in Schaumburg, has undergone a$5 million renovation and now offers luxury condominiums starting in the low $100,000s. Improvements include fully remodeled lobby with Wi-Fi access, swimming pool, sport court, 24-hour

HUNTLEY Ryland Homes at Talamore is a resort-style community offering a variety of entertainment options. The 8,000-square-foot clubhouse has a meeting room with kitchenette, a great room with beamed ceilings, a fireplace and a flat screen TV. Adjacent to

While some aspects of the real estate market may be more difficult, lower home prices represent a golden opportunity for agents and consumers willing to venture into the market. However, the challenge still remains as to how to convince

LINCOLN SQUARE The Courts at Lincoln Square are comprised of 49 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. 

This new construction boutique building features an elevator, as well as two-bedroom, two-bathroom designs and three-bedroom penthouse plans.

LIBERTYVILLE The Enclave at the Reserve at the Merit Club, which contains 17 homes, is part of a gated community comprised of 102 semi-custom homes and 26 one-acre custom homes. The homes in The Enclave offer anywhere from 1,800