Want an insider’s view of 1555 Wabash without leaving your computer? This Thursday, September 17th at 2PM, New West Realty will take you on a live tour of 1555 Wabash using the popular social networking site Twitter. See the various components of the beautiful South Loop building as you never have before! Through pictures and interesting facts, the tour will show two models as well as a spacious guest suite, with more areas of 1555 Wabash sure to be explored.

The Twitter tour of 1555 Wabash is just a few days away, so be sure to follow New West realty on Twitter to get an exclusive look at what these beautiful condominiums look like.

For those of you well-versed in all things Twitter, our hashtag is #NWR. Regardless of your experience on the social networking site, you can watch the tour unfold by following one simple link. To experience the Twitter Tour, visit Twitter.com/NewWestRealty and follow along at 2PM this Thursday, September 17th.

Tuesday, September 1st – Midwest Independent Film Festival

The Midwest Independent Film Festival is the nation’s only film festival solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. On Tuesday it will be showing the award-winning documentary, “Being Bucky,” which shows what life is like for the Wisconsin Badgers’ well-known mascot. The screening will be held at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark, and it will begin at 6 pm. For more information, visit the festival’s website.

Wednesday, September 2nd – America: All Better!

The Second City (1616 N Wells) has long been home to some of the best comedy in Chicago, and “America: All Better!” continues that tradition. The show begins at 8 pm, and as usual, it is not recommended for children (those under 10 years of age will not be allowed inside). It’s a great date idea if you’re looking for a dinner-and-movie alternative, so visit their website and grab some tickets!

Thursday, September 3rd – TimeSpace at Adler Planetarium

Take a journey into the universe’s past (a full 13.7 billion years!) and experience the Big Bang, the extinction of the dinosaur and man walking on the moon. Click here to visit Adler’s website and get further information.

If you’re looking for a new condominium in the heart of Chicago, 1555 Wabash is your perfect fit! Click here to request more information and to schedule an appointment, and take the next step toward owning a brand new home!

Affordable interest rates and low prices have caused nationwide housing affordability to stay near the highest level of all time since the statistics were first tracked 18 years ago.

From NAHB.org:

“The HOI showed that 72.3 percent of all new and existing homes sold in the second quarter of 2009 were affordable to families earning the national median income of $64,000, down only slightly from the record-high 72.5 percent during the previous quarter and up from 55.0 percent during the second quarter of 2008.

“The increase in affordability — along with the $8,000 federal tax credit for home buyers — is stimulating demand, particularly among young, first-time buyers,” said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson, a home builder from Tulsa, Okla. “But to keep the recent upturn in home sales going into next year, Congress will need to extend the tax credit for another year and make it available to all buyers in an effort to encourage activity in the trade-up market.”

Robson noted that the tax credit, which expires on Nov. 30, is currently limited to just buyers purchasing their first home.”

Click here for the full article from NAHB.org

With affordability nearing a record high, the time has never been better to own a new home. New West Realty has condominiums for sale at 1555 Wabash, located in the South Loop and a hop, skip and a jump away from the heart of Chicago. Whether you work or play in the city, a home at 1555 Wabash can put you in the center of one of the world’s greatest cities. Click here to visit New West Realty’s page and to schedule an appointment for a showing!

John Hughes passed away yesterday at the age of 59, leaving behind a wife, kids, grandchildren and more than a few iconic films. Hughes wrote and directed some classic movies of the 1980s and 90s (including The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and Home Alone) and routinely shot in Chicago’s suburbs or in the city itself, most notably in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. He was a talented writer/director and a great man, as these two links illustrate.

Roger Ebert on John Hughes

Heartfelt Tribute to Hughes From His One-Time Pen Pal
Note: This article has a lone curse word in it, and it’s a strong one. But it’s a fantastic and touching piece that really illuminates the kind of man John Hughes was.

Only 10% of Parking Tickets are Contested
But if a parking ticket IS contested, it’s 50% likely to be thrown out!

Gordon Beckham’s hair and relationship status more important than his baseball skills.
The ultra-talented White Sox rookie (and southern gentleman, I might add) is single and looking, ladies!

To get closer to U.S. Cellular Field and the skyline John Hughes helped to immortalize, get in touch with New West Realty today! 1555 Wabash Village has beautiful condominiums that can put you in the heart of the greatest city in America. All you have to do is click here to request more information or schedule a showing!

Here are some great events going on around the South Loop!

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx will be performing at the Arie Crown Theatre at McCormick Place on August 1st and 2nd. Chicago’s Arie Crown is one of Foxx’s 50-city stops during his “Blame It Tour 2009.” Foxx will perform at 8pm on August 1st, and 7:30pm on August 2nd. To purchase tickets, click here.

Pet-Friendly Barbecue

Enjoy an a la carte barbecue on the patio at 2233 S. King Drive. Your dog will also enjoy this event full of biscuits and jerky. This barbecue is held on Sundays from 3-6pm. For more information click here.

Don’t Stop Believing

Throughout the weekend U.S. Cellular Field will play host to a battle against the Bronx Bombers. The Sox took the first game last night, but the Yankees are in town for three more games: July 31st (7:11pm), August 1st (3:05pm), and August 2nd (1:05pm). On Friday the game will wrap up with a fireworks display set to 50s and 60s music. The record-breaking southpaw, Mark Buehrle, is scheduled to pitch Sunday. For a complete schedule, click here. To buy tickets, click here.

Reggie’s Rock Club

This live music venue features rock artists all weekend. For more information about Reggie’s, click here.

Lineup
Friday, July 31st 8pm: The Brokedowns
Saturday, August 1st 10pm: Doomtree
Sunday, August 2nd 5pm: Stephen Jerzak