Rachel Freundt

Some Illinois cities outside of Chicago have experienced significant growth in recent years — and their housing stock is far less expensive. Read more

These five condos are an easy walk or bike ride to the lakefront — perfect for a hot summer's day. Read more

These homes — which all have interesting back stories — include one of the last residential designs by Paul Schweikher. Read more

This approach is a great solution as it preserves Chicago’s architectural heritage, promotes sustainability, and can even help revitalize the surrounding neighborhoods. Read more

The historic, the modern, and the McMansions on the market in the third most-populated municipality in Illinois. Read more

The architects who designed the homes in this roundup played a significant role in the development of the modernist architectural style that brings the outside in. Read more

Not into trendy open-plan concepts? These classic layouts are calling your name. Read more