Italianate Victorian home in Naperville may look like a holdover from the 19th century—but its story is very much of the 21st century..." /> Italianate Victorian home in Naperville may look like a holdover from the 19th century—but its story is very much of the 21st century..." /> Italianate Victorian home in Naperville may look like a holdover from the 19th century—but its story is very much of the 21st century..." />

The Civic Federation Helps Homeowners Evaluate Tax Bills

A major change in Cook County’s taxable property classifications and assessments, along with the decline in home values in recent years, has many people wondering whether they should appeal their tax bills. The Civic Federation has a set of four documents that explain why and how to appeal in Cook County, all posted at http://civicfed.org/civic-federation/propertytax. … Read more

Merry Olde Evanston

List Price: $2.59 million
The Property: From its large turret to its leaded-glass windows and beamed ceilings, this well-kept home from 1893 (with a 1930s addition) contains many attractive Tudor details…

Realtors’ 2011 Forecast: “Ho-Hum”

On Tuesday, the latest data from the Case Shiller Index showed that among the country’s 20 largest cities, Chicago-area home values for November 2010 took the second-largest fall from the year before. Prices were down 7.6 percent from November 2009; only Atlanta, at 7.9 percent, fell further…