Sales of the Chicago Spire kicked off earlier this year, with more than 800 buyers lining up to take their pick of the first units in the landmark building.  The Spire is currently under construction in downtown Chicago, and will be completed sometime in 2010, according to plans from the developer.

Shelbourne Development, a Dublin-based developer, is in charge of the project.  The company stepped in to buy the site from Fordham Companies in 2006 as the project faced doubts as to whether it could secure funding.  Shelbourne began construction before one unit was sold, a risk that many wonder will ever pay off.

The Chicago Spire will be the tallest residential building in the world, soaring 2,000 feet over the Chicago skyline.  The building will dethrone the soon to be completed Trump International Tower and Hotel as the highest building in Chicago.

Buyers can choose from a number of floor plans.  Studio units are priced from $750,000, putting this development out of reach of most buyers in the Chicago region.  The largest penthouse unit is priced at $40 million, making it the most expensive piece of residential real estate in the city.

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The Chicago Spire is one of the most widely anticipated new developments to come to the real estate market in the city.  The winding glass and steel tower was designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.

According to the official website of the Spire, Calatrava says that he got the idea for this design from the smoke coming off of a Native American campfire.  The tower will stand a total of 2,000 feet over the Chicago skyline, and will be the tallest residential tower in the entire United States.

The sales center for the Spire is already open.  Interested buyers can stop by and check out the many floor plans currently available at the 18th floor of the NBC tower.  The Chicago Spire will offer nearly 1,200 luxury condominiums, with floor plans ranging from studio units to lavish multi-floor penthouses.

Prices for these units start in the $700s for studio units.  The largest penthouse unit is priced at $40 million, the highest price for any piece of residential real estate in the history of the Chicago real estate market.

Plans call for completion of the project in 2010.  In the meantime, sales representatives will be traveling the world over to present this unique project to international buyers.

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After years of speculation surrounding one of the most widely anticipated developments in the Chicago market, the sales office at the Chicago Spire opened to great fanfare earlier this year.  The development already had at least 600 buyers lined up to snatch up the first units, and plans on marketing the development aggressively in Chicago as well as in many major cities around the world.

The future of the Chicago Spire was in doubt just over a year ago.  The developer was facing financial difficulty for the mega project, but Shelbourne Development stepped in to bring the project to the development phase.  The tower offers one of the most distinctive designs of any residential building in the world, and was designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.

Buyers currently have their pick of the nearly 1,200 condominiums available at the Spire.  Units range from studios to luxurious penthouse condominiums.  Prices start at $750,000, and range up to an incredible $40 million for the top floor penthouse unit.

The sales center for the Chicago Spire is located in the 18th floor of the NBC Tower, at 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive.  Interested buyers can discuss the opportunities currently available with the very helpful sales staff.

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Sands Corporations, a long-time player on the Las Vegas real estate market, is bringing yet another incredible development to the Las Vegas area.  Palazzo Hotel and Casino is a $1.8 billion development that offers a total of 3,025 hotel and condo units in the 50-story building.

The hotel opened to a packed crowd in January, and is one of the newest luxury destinations on the Las vegas Strip.

Buyers can take advantage of the 296 luxurious residences at Palazzo Hotel and Casino.  The development includes a full-service casino, brand-name shopping, and gourmet restaurants.

Each suite has a floor plan ranging from 655 square feet to 735 square feet.  Several villas are available, offering an incredible 11,000 square feet of total living space.

Residents enjoy a 250,000 square foot pool deck, with two private villas and an outdoor restaurant.  The Palazzo is steps from the best that Las Vegas has to offer, including the best restaurants, shopping, Las Vegas shows, and cultural events on the Strip.

Don’t miss out on the few units remaining at the Palazzo.  This is one of the most luxurious new developments offering Las Vegas Homes For Sale to open in recent months.

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