Photos: Up to $1 Million
Stellar views of downtown, landmark gems on the South Side, urban energy in a lakeside suburb
Packages: Where to Buy Now
Photos: Sky’s the Limit
A modern-day Versailles, tony townhouses, gated estates with private beaches
Photos: Up to $250,000
A solid bungalow, a charming Tudor, and plenty of apartment space
Photos: Up to $400,000
Sleek condos blocks from the Loop, a riverside art scene, prewar beauty in a revitalized North Side nabe
Photos: Up to $600,000
Lush landscapes, vibrant street life, sparkling new homes
Photos: Up to $800,000
Classic two-flats, horse-country charm, city-adjacent homes in an architectural mecca
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
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