Five Sears Kit Homes For Sale
Illinois is second only to Ohio for the most Sears ready-to-assemble kit homes. These customizable homes were affordable to many immigrant and minority workers.
Custom Placements: Real Estate Lead
On the Market: A Piece of Oz History
A Printers Row penthouse with an impressive vaulted skylight was home to an original publisher of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Chicago’s Top Real Estate Agents
Rankings based on 2020 residential sales in the six-county metro area
Five Chicago-Area Homes Next to Forest Preserves
Make every day a green day in your farmhouse (or apartment, or extremely ’90s mansion).
The Traveling Mansion of Lake Forest
The grand manse at 400 Washington Road is more than 120 years old — but it hasn’t always had that address.
The Most Hinsdale-Looking House in Hinsdale
A refreshed west suburban home with a storybook exterior is on the market for nearly $4 million.
The Best Fireplace in Metro Chicago
A walk through this $1.55 million historical home in La Grange could almost make you forget what year it is — except for, you know, the 21st-century appliances.
Blair Kamin’s Exit Interview
The Tribune architecture critic, who stepped down after 28 years last week, on the failures of high-rise public housing, the transformation of the Loop, and Chicago’s biggest obstacles to an equitable built environment.
Five Granny Flats for Sale
For the first time since 1957, City Council has authorized the construction of new accessory dwelling units. Before the pilot program starts in May, here are five existing spots on the market.