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.
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
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
2017 Where to Buy Now First-Time Buyers Move-Up Buyers Downsizers Risk Takers What's Your Home Worth? Best Neighborhoods for Risk Takers By Claire Zulkey The uneven, patchwork nature of the city’s postcrash recovery has opened opportunities for speculators seeking neighborhoods with untapped potential. For this category—aimed at buyers looking to rehab and quickly sell properties … Read more
Where bagels, falafel, and mole negro live in harmony
A patchwork of city microneighborhoods and home of the best barbecue in the state
This Hinsdale home is inspired by 1900s English mansions—with a massive wine cellar that could belong in the 1700s instead.
The luxury property market leveled—slightly—last year. But that’s not to say remarkable properties didn’t change hands.
The blocky three-bedroom loft house was built so other similar structures could be easily added on top.
