Has the Federal Government Held Back Illinois's Housing Recovery?
Lisa Madigan isn’t the only state Attorney General hoping to fire the head of the Financial Housing Finance Agency.
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How to Downsize to a Smaller Chicagoland Home
With the kids gone and retirement at hand, you gain some huge home-buying advantages.
Ask Rodkin: Can You Install In-Unit Laundry in an Older Condo?
Caitlin is in the market for her first condo, and she wants in-unit laundry—which many of the older, more affordable buildings don’t offer. Will a condo association allow her to install her own?
Where to Buy a Pied-À-Terre in Downtown Chicago
Here’s how to make a smart investment on a second home in the city.
This Lincoln Park Building Has Some of the Most Expensive Condos in Chicago
A look at the properties selling in the millions at Lincoln Park 2250—and one place that rented for $7,500 a month.
How to Upgrade to Your Next Chicago Home
Ready to move on up to a bigger, better house for your family? Here are six suburbs with undervalued properties and easy rides to the city.
This Logan Square House Is New Construction Done the Right Way
The efficient systems and modern aesthetic make this $699,000 property a true rarity in Chicago.
Where to Buy Your First Home in Chicago
A mortgage can cost half as much as rent in Chicago. Are you ready to take the plunge and buy your first place?
This Month Could Break a Six-Year Streak of Home Price Drops in March
Can we count on a rebound in the housing market’s version of March Madness?
Ask Rodkin: Should I Sell at a Lower Asking Price?
Our real estate expert answers a question from Barbara in DuPage County. Her realtor says to sell at a huge loss, and her attorney says she should take the home off the market and wait. Whose advice should she follow?