Here's a Massive, Multi-Million Dollar Mansion in the Mettawa Woods
It's 11,800 square feet on 4.4 acres. And you could make the case that the $3.75 million asking price is actually a bargain.
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What Chicago’s Real Estate Recovery Actually Looks Like
There are definite signs of a real estate recovery here. But the prices on our annual charts on home values will still come as a shock to some owners.
This Crazy, Wavy-Walled Bucktown House Just Sold for $670,000
With its off-kilter façade, tilting sides, and pie-shaped rooms, the 1995 house was a bit of an oddball.
The Legacy Tower Looks Like a Great Place to Live Downtown
There are 135 condos on the market in the new building, including a 10,000-square-foot penthouse on the 71st floor.
The Best Properties Are Selling in the Blink of an Eye
After several years of homes sitting for sale on the market, there’s been a sharp turnaround. Is this as good as the buyer's market will get?
This Evanston Classic Just Sold Near its 2002 Price—Despite a Huge Renovation
This house was priced at $2.1 million back in 2008. After five years on and off the market, it sold in February for less than half of that. Much, much...
$10 Million Buys a Hell of a Lot in Lincoln Park
What does a mere $10 million buy in Lincoln Park? A whole lot—plus the lot next door. Let's take a peek inside a pretty nice 11,000-square-foot home.
Illinois Legislators Want Property Tax Freeze
Illinois lawmakers are dogpiling on a situation that seems paradoxical: property taxes going up when home values are down. As a result, they have introduced five different pieces of legislation...
Idiosyncratic Glencoe Mansion Sells at Fraction of 2007 Asking Price
List Price: $3.299 million Sale Price: $3.025 million The Property: When this Glencoe house overlooking Lake Michigan went on the market listed at $8.2 million in 2007, it wasn’t distinguished by its high...
In Independence Park, This Chicago Classic Needs A Dog
List Price: $449,900 The Property: There’s a short street in Independence Park lined with bungalows, Victorians, and other classic Chicago homes. New on the market is a farmhouse-style house...