Natalie Renna Real Estate

Always finding time to stop and smell the roses…

When working in real estate, hosting numerous events, getting pulling in every direction from friends and family… Minnie has taught me the great importance of living in the present… slowing down and appreciating the little things in life.

This little 7lb pup physically slows my steps down but she’s really helped me to engage with so many strangers, familiar faces and even homeless people on the street. Listening to the stories and even putting a smile on their faces.

My sweet girl has brought so much more joy to the community than I could have ever imagined 🤍

Comment DREAM HOME for the full property details.

Everyone wants the perfectly renovated home… until they’re competing against 14 other buyers for it.

THIS is the strategy. 👇
Find the overlooked Gold Coast homes with incredible bones, dramatic architecture, soaring ceilings, massive windows, fireplaces, and character you literally cannot recreate today… then transform them into something straight out of Architectural Digest.

We reimagined this condo into a moody, couture-inspired dream home with:
• color drenched rooms
• dramatic stone + luxe textures
• editorial lighting
• fashion-house inspired kitchens + baths
• ultra feminine “girlie pop” luxury vibes
• and the kind of design that makes people STOP scrolling

The best part?
You’re buying POTENTIAL instead of overpaying for someone else’s generic flip.

This Gold Coast condo is currently available for purchase and the before/after possibilities are INSANE.

Fabulous two-story living room with fireplace, dramatic south-facing windows flooding the home with light, separate dining room, gourmet kitchen, and endless opportunity to create one of the coolest homes in Chicago.

The people building wealth in real estate know one thing:
the magic is in the transformation ✨

Comment DREAM HOME and I’ll send you the listing + details before someone else turns this into the most iconic home on the block.
Listed by James Kinney with Baird & Warner

The Gold Coast is entering a WHOLE new era 👀✨

Astor Club Clubhouse: A members-only daytime social club inside a historic mansion? Opening Fall 2026

ARLA: A Mediterranean-Japanese rooftop overlooking Oak Street? Opening Summer 2026

And honestly… imagine if Chicago Health Foods took over the old Urban Outfitters space with:
— a swanky café
— wellness events
— rooftop yoga
— late-night matcha & na espresso martinis

THIS is the kind of energy the neighborhood needs and definitely something we daydream about. Definitely not an anticipated opening but would be a dream concept 🥰

More lifestyle.
More experiences.
More reasons to actually stay in the neighborhood all day.

Between Astor Club’s new daytime concept and ARLA opening above Oak Street… luxury Chicago is starting to feel very NYC / London / Miami.

The Gold Coast is coming back to life and we are here for it!

My true ride or die 🤍

COMMENT “GOLD COAST” and I’ll send you the property info 🤍

Everyone wants the perfectly renovated designer home…
but the REAL luxury opportunities?

They usually look like this FIRST.

This 1888 Gold Coast row home is currently on the market and honestly… this is the kind of property that gets me excited. Because beneath the dust and demo:

✔️ original historic architecture
✔️ soaring ceilings
✔️ insane craftsmanship
✔️ timeless millwork
✔️ four levels of opportunity
✔️ a layout you could NEVER recreate today

People scroll past homes like this because they can’t see the vision.

But THIS is how you create a one-of-a-kind home instead of buying the same cookie-cutter flip everyone else is bidding on.

Imagine:
• dramatic marble kitchens
• moody designer fireplaces
• boutique-hotel bedrooms
• a rooftop terrace in the heart of the Gold Coast
• Architectural Digest energy in every room

You can change finishes.
You can change lighting.
You can change paint.

But you cannot recreate 1888 craftsmanship.

The best homes aren’t always the finished ones… sometimes they’re the ones waiting for the right person to bring them back to life.

Would you take on this transformation? 👀
Let’s take a tour.
Listed by Betsy Green with Coldwell Banker

Comment PUP if your chic pup is looking for a new home too. Today Minnie gave two VERY posh suburban dogs a tour of The St. Regis Chicago 🐾🏙🪩

And honestly? It was the perfect reminder that luxury real estate isn’t just about square footage anymore, it’s about lifestyle.

Our buyer owns a chic dog mom clothing brand and is starting to consider the move from suburban living to the city with her two dogs. But when your dogs are used to a backyard, “dog-friendly” means a lot more than just allowing pets.

It means:
✨ luxury amenities for the dogs
✨ walkability
✨ nearby parks
✨ beautiful spaces to entertain
✨ and a home that still reflects HER style and lifestyle too

So naturally, we toured one of the most iconic luxury buildings in Chicago:

The St. Regis.
91st-floor skyline views.

A raw multimillion-dollar space ready for someone with vision.

And amenities luxurious enough for both the humans and the dogs.

The full video feels like:
“moving to the city, but make it editorial.”

Be sure to follow to see the full tour 🎥✨

And if you’re obsessed with the outfits as much as we are…
Use code MINNIE15 for 15% off 🐶🤍

COMMENT “HOME” and I’ll send you the property info 👀

Everyone says they want a “dream home”…
but most people only look at homes that already look expensive.

Meanwhile the REAL opportunities?
They’re hiding in plain sight.

This Gold Coast home is currently on the market and while most buyers see “work,” I see:
✔️ insane original architecture
✔️ historic detailing you literally cannot recreate
✔️ sprawling 4000 square feet
✔️ massive luxury potential
✔️ Architectural Digest energy waiting to happen

The buyers getting the BEST deals right now are the ones willing to look past outdated finishes and see the vision.

Because paint changes.
Lighting changes.
Kitchens change.

But historic character like THIS? You can’t build it anymore.
And honestly… I’d rather create something unforgettable than buy the same grey flip everyone else is fighting over.

Would you renovate this?

My true partner in crime 🤍🖤👯🐾

Styled by .usa use code MINNIE15 for 15% off

Everyone wants the perfectly styled, move-in-ready home… until 14 other buyers want it too 👀

One of the BEST ways to avoid brutal bidding wars?
Find the homes everyone else overlooks because they can’t see past paint colors, lighting, or outdated styling.

This condo had AMAZING bones:
✔️ incredible layout
✔️ natural light
✔️ killer city vibes
✔️ huge design potential

Most buyers scroll past homes like this.
But with vision? This becomes Architectural Digest energy REAL fast.

A little paint.
Better lighting.
Intentional styling.

And suddenly you bought the “cool” house before everyone else realized it was the cool house.

The buyers winning right now are the ones who can SEE potential 🔥

Comment if you’d buy the BEFORE or AFTER👀