Chicago Homeowners Are Finally Ready to Renovate
Contractors all over the city are busy with remodeling projects that were delayed for years during the economic downturn.
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Where to Get a Brick Bungalow Priced Below $300,000
This Belmont Cragin house, with a brand new kitchen, is on a sweet block in one of the city's best-selling neighborhoods.
This Big Winnetka Flip Turned Into a $5.3 Million Flop
The 10,000 square foot mansion sold for less than it got in 2005—before a rehab.
A Ghoulish West Town House Comes Back as a Thriller
The foreclosure was scary, but the rehab is stunning—a 19th-century house with sparkling updates for $899,900.
For Chicago Investors, Helping a Struggling Homeowner Can Pay Off
The Chicago-based American Homeowner Preservation program acquires distressed loans, stabilizes communities, and provides monthly returns to its investors.
Where’s the Best Place to Rent an Apartment in Downtown Chicago?
There are a lot of options for a city pied-à-terre. Here's where to rent right now.
Another Seller Gets Stung on South Michigan Avenue
It was a 35 percent loss, but other recent sellers have done even worse in the 1924 tower topped with a beehive.
Four Extremely Pricey Houses for Sale Around Chicago
High-end homes are back. Got $10 million?
Here's Why People Want to Live at AMLI River North
The amenities are incredible at a new luxury tower like this—you've got a pool, fire pit, herb garden, billiards room, gym, and even a rooftop dog park. The views aren't...
Will Michael Jordan’s House Auction Bring Chicago Another Three-Peat?
MJ's Highland Park mansion is the third big one to go on the block in the past couple years.