Chicago Real Estate

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions at a press conference to announce the expansion of Illinois’ medical debt relief program on Oct. 15, 2026, in the Cook County Health building. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois housing plan likely waits but Bears stadium and data center bills alive

By Olivia Olander

October 15, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker said his plan to allow multifamily homes on single-family lots probably won’t...

Loop 4-bedroom home with custom wine cellar. (RM Luxury Group)

Loop 4-bedroom home with custom wine cellar: $10.9M

By Kim Quillen

October 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

This four-bedroom home has a private elevator entry, floor-to-ceiling windows and east- and west-facing terraces.

Chicago Bulls player Dailyn Swain dunks in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Grizzlies at the United Center on Oct. 9, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bulls player Dailyn Swain rents River North unit

By Bob Goldsborough

October 14, 2026 at 12:31 p.m.

Chicago Bulls rookie small forward Dailyn Swain, whom the team drafted in the first round...

Chicago Bears offensive guard Cody Whitehair and his wife, Hannah, in April sold their four-bedroom, 2,896-square-foot house in Vernon Hills for $625,000.

Chicago Bears offensive guard Cody Whitehair sells Vernon Hills home for $625,000

By Bob Goldsborough

November 20, 2023 at 1:04 p.m.

Chicago Bears offensive guard Cody Whitehair and his wife, Hannah, in April sold their four-bedroom,...

Libertyville 6-bedroom home with curved staircase: $1.3M

By Lauryn Azu

November 20, 2023 at 7:50 a.m.

Kate Schumacher shows some of the important disclosure documents enclosed in every buyer's package given to her clients.

A landmark jury verdict threatens to upend home buying and selling. In Illinois, changes are already underway.

By Lizzie Kane

November 20, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

In the 40 years Kate Schumacher has worked as a real estate agent, homebuyers have...

Tucker Development and Wingspan Development Group received a $100 million construction loan for a project at 5400 Old Orchard Road in Skokie. A four-story mixed-use development that includes 245 luxury apartments, 49 rental townhomes and commercial space is planned.

Developers of 294-unit Skokie residential complex secure $100 million construction loan

By Richard Requena

November 17, 2023 at 4:03 p.m.

A proposed development near Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie has received $100 million...

A pipe wrench, an inexpensive 50-foot metal drain-cleaning snake, and some gloves might save your bacon and $500. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency/TNS)

Ask the Builder: Troubleshooting and unclogging drains in your home

By Tim Carter

November 17, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

I've been a master plumber for over four decades in addition to building and remodeling...

Payment is required for the removal and reinstall of solar panels when a new roof is needed.

Real Estate Matters: Seniors on fixed income concerned about cost of solar panels, roof replacement

By Ilyce Glink

November 16, 2023 at 1:31 p.m.

Q: Five years ago we contracted with a solar panel company to install a system...

River North 3-bedroom penthouse with outdoor terrace: $1.8M

By Lauryn Azu

November 16, 2023 at 7:35 a.m.

Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business Dean Michael Behnam and his wife, Astrid, in August paid $1.66 million for a 5,300-square-foot, four-bedroom, contemporary-style house in the Bucktown neighborhood.

Dean of Loyola University Chicago business school, Michael Behnam, buys Bucktown home for nearly $1.7M

By Bob Goldsborough

November 15, 2023 at 10:42 a.m.

Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business Dean Michael Behnam and his wife, Astrid, in...

Lake Bluff 4-bedroom home with oversized brick fireplace: $1.5M

By Kim Quillen

November 14, 2023 at 6:14 a.m.

Lucy Travis, center, dances in a class at Friendship Village on Oct. 31, 2023, in Schaumburg.

Bankruptcy at Friendship Village retirement community in Schaumburg has financial impact on residents and families too

By Robert McCoppin

November 14, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

At age 88, World War II veteran Robert Kroll moved to Friendship Village of Schaumburg,...