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Test your knowledge of the Chicago housing market with an extra-credit quiz by our real estate professor.
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Ask Rodkin: Is Buying a Mid-Century House a Bad Investment?
Even if a mid-century won’t sell as easily as some other styles, buying the right one can still be a good idea. Also, Regina in Cicero wants to know what price is fair for a pre-war-era condo.
This Lake Forest House Sold for $2.1 Million—But That's Just 40% of the Sellers' Investment
Not even an extensive renovation or family ties to Frank Lloyd Wright could help this sale break even.
For $16,000 a Month, You Can Rent a Secret Suite Atop the Drake Hotel
The four-bedroom home is just perfect for your family. (That is, as long as you’re an international dignitary.)
Tearing Down Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Apartment Was Just Wrong
An op-ed on why we preserve some places, and why it matters what we build to replace them.
This Old Police Station Will Be a Home for LGBTQ Seniors
The $26 million project will build new apartments and rehab the Old Town Hall station in Lake View.
The Guide to North Center: Ten Great Places to Eat, Drink, and Shop
The strip between Lake View and Lincoln Square is bursting with homey eats and cozy cultural attractions.
Steal This House: A Big East Village Two-Bedroom for $349,000
The price dropped sharply on the 1,350-square foot space, a block south of Division, which also has a sweet 450-square-foot deck.
This Wicker Park Foreclosure Sold for $900,000—Green Carpet and All
The final deal on the 10-room 1885 property was $125,000 above its asking price.
A Sexy Chicago Landmark Home Is Back on the Market
Take a look inside the Gold Coast’s Florsheim Mansion.