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Elm Street Just Can't Hit the $4 Million Mark
This red stone mansion sold for $2.45 million—just 58 percent of its price three years ago. The same thing happened next door. What's the problem on Elm Street?
This Modern $1.249 Million Lincoln Park Home Looks Spectacular
Lots of windows, several terraces, and multiple levels give fantastic views of the neighborhood and skyline.
Where Do People Buy Real Estate for Cash in Chicago?
Here's who pays cash for property, the city neighborhoods where it happens, and why—in three quite different examples.
Ask Rodkin: Should We Buy an Investment Property Along the 606?
On most of the route (also known as the Bloomingdale Trail), buying real estate has been a good idea for a while now.
A Late Russian Tycoon’s North Shore Mansion Sold for One Quarter the Original Asking Price
The Highland Park house went for $2.2 million—but it was priced at $8.93 million in 2009. The owner died with $27 million in debt, though, so it's all relative.
Feast Your Eyes on This Hutchinson Street Hideaway
A pool, hot tub, and a waterfall out back blend beautifully with the $2.895 million lakefront home's interior.
Why Rich Pro Athletes Should Rent Homes Instead of Buying
Bulls center Nazr Mohammed has a long list of reasons to rent—and his advice makes sense for anyone in a profession that can take them from city to city.
This Very Snazzy Three-Bedroom Is a Great Deal for $320,000
With an extra-wide lot, a classic front porch, central air, and original details, the historic Portage Park place is priced 30 percent off what the sellers paid in 2006.
Give This Buyer a Genius Grant for Getting a Mansion at Such a Deal
John and Adele Simmons, who had ties to the MacArthur Foundation, sold a Lincoln Park mansion for 59 percent of the ask.