Luxury Real Estate Is Extra Hot in North Center
The Chicago area saw a six-year high for million-dollar home sales in the first three months of the year—and this North Side neighborhood was the hottest.
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Uptown
This quirky relic of bygone glamour still offers lively eateries and landmark venues with plenty of character.
Glass Condo Building Keeps Brick Façade as "Fence"
The “new-within-old” design in Lincoln Park aims to provide privacy for lower levels and keep the neighborhood’s historic look intact.
Take a Tour Inside the Priciest Listing in Bucktown
This revamped modern masterpiece includes an enormous wine cellar and a spa-like master bath.
Love Green Home Tech? Try an Entire Green Wall
A new build in Lincoln Park takes a literal approach to the term “green construction.”
Humboldt Park
Puerto Rican culture, historic bars, and retro bakeries collide in this bustling neighborhood.
Downsizers
2017 Where to Buy Now First-Time Buyers Move-Up Buyers Downsizers Risk Takers What's Your Home Worth? Best Areas for Downsizers BY CLAIRE ZULKEY The conventional image of downsizers is that of a retired empty-nest couple cashing out of the burbs and buying a condo downtown. The difference today, say many real estate experts, is that … Read more
Where to Buy Now
A decade after the real estate crash, Chicago-area prices are nearing peak levels again. Which means that for the first time in years, purchasing a house is not a lock as an investment. That’s where we come in. We’ve pored over the data to identify 22 neighborhoods and suburbs where you can still find good buys.
First-Time Buyers
2017 Where to Buy Now First-Time Buyers Move-Up Buyers Downsizers Risk Takers What's Your Home Worth? Best Areas for First-Time Buyers By Claire Zulkey In this category, we looked for neighborhoods and fairly close suburbs that show good appreciation and low volatility for condos and small houses in the $150,000 to $450,000 range. We also … Read more
Move-Up Buyers
2017 Where to Buy Now First-Time Buyers Move-Up Buyers Downsizers Risk Takers What's Your Home Worth? Best Suburbs for Move-Up Buyers By Claire Zulkey As increasing numbers of millennials trade up to a “forever home” (yes, they’re starting to hit that age), they are seeking more modest houses than their predecessors—less square footage and smaller … Read more