Downtown condo pricing

[Maksim Sahitau]

It looks like downtown condos did not appreciate much this year. Would it be wise to buy one in a range of 200k-300k? I always liked lofts in Printer’s Row area, but I am not sure this type of property will generate the best return. Is there a bull case in midterm future for a downtown real estate or should I focus on other areas closer to me like Schaumburg, Palatine or Mt. Prospect?