Lake View East is one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods, offering a mix of urban energy and lakeside tranquility. It’s a community where Chicagoans and visitors alike come to work (and work out), party, dine and relax with equal gusto. Bordered by Lake Michigan to the east, Halsted Street to the west, Diversey to the south and Irving Park Road to the north, this pocket of Lake View has it all: diversity, walkability and the best of city amenities and stunning natural beauty.

Here are 10 things we love about living in Lake View East:

When it comes to popular design trends, the words on everyone’s lips these days seem to be “mid-century modern.”

The look is experiencing a huge resurgence, and it’s easy to see why. Its clean lines and fusion of natural and manmade materials help make mid-century modern architecture, furniture and décor an intriguing combination of accessible and chic, and retro and futuristic.

Originating in the 1950s and 1960s, the mid-century modern movement emphasizes simplicity, functionality and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Think iconic furniture pieces like the Eames lounge chair and the Tulip table and chair collection by Eero Saarinen, or the California architecture of John Lautner and Richard Neutra.

Fortunately, it’s easy to incorporate mid-century modern design into just about any home. Here is a step-by-step guide.

Pent up demand and lower interest rates expected to propel Chicago’s real estate market into a strong 2025

It’s been a challenging few years for home buyers in the Second City. Echoing activity in many markets around the U.S., high interest rates, a lack of inventory and rising home prices have left many would-be Chicago-area home buyers on the sidelines. The problem has only been exacerbated by potential sellers who have been reluctant to walk away from their low-interest-rate mortgages.

But in recent months, Chicago’s real estate market has seen an uptick in activity. Home prices have been steadily climbing in the city and suburbs, but lower mortgage rates have helped affordability. The volume of transactions is on the rise from recent historic lows, and in the upper end of the market, the region has seen a raft of new multi-million-dollar home sales and ultra-luxe listings.

Read on for a deep dive into the latest headlines and trends in the Chicago real estate market with several of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate’s managing brokers.