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...

This new concrete sidewalk cracked within months. The homeowner was distraught. There are things he could have done to prevent or minimize the crack. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency/TNS)

Ask the Builder: How not to waste thousands of dollars on home improvement projects

By Tribune Content Agency

September 1, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

You have a county coroner who conducts autopsies on those who have been sent back...

A prominent Spanish-style Winnetka mansion sold Thursday for $12 million.

Winnetka mansion once owned by late mogul W. Clement Stone sells for $12M in one of the priciest sales this year

By Bob Goldsborough

August 31, 2023 at 9:04 p.m.

A Spanish-style mansion on Lake Michigan in Winnetka that the late insurance mogul, philanthropist and...

It can be confusing dealing with two lenders.

Real Estate Matters: Homeowner confused by lender’s request for payment after sale

By Ilyce Glink

August 31, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Q: I purchased a home on June 30 and was made aware in loan documents...

River North 3-bedroom home with oak floors: $1.3M

By Kim Quillen

August 31, 2023 at 7:24 a.m.

Victor Ciardelli, founder of Guaranteed Rate, at the company's headquarters on April 8, 2014.

Guaranteed Rate continues layoffs as housing market slowdown persists

By Lizzie Kane

August 31, 2023 at 9:57 a.m.

Chicago-based mortgage company Guaranteed Rate has been quietly laying off employees across the country for...

Kenny Parcell resigned as president of the Chicago-based National Association of Realtors on Aug. 28, 2023, after allegations of sexual harassment were reported.

National Association of Realtors president resigns after allegations of sexual harassment

By Lizzie Kane

August 29, 2023 at 2:11 p.m.

Kenny Parcell, president of the Chicago-based National Association of Realtors, resigned Monday after allegations of...

Former Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein and his wife, Marie, sold their six-bedroom Lakeview home for $3.5 million.

Former Cubs President Theo Epstein sells Lakeview home after purchasing a $12M mansion in Connecticut

By Bob Goldsborough

August 29, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Former Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein and his wife, Marie, on Friday sold their six-bedroom,...

Naperville 4-bedroom home with knotty pine flooring: $1.6M

By Contributed Content

August 29, 2023 at 7:16 a.m.

The U.S. Soccer Federation has listed adjoining South Loop mansions for a combined $4.2 million.
- Original Credit: Melanie Giglio

U.S. Soccer Federation sells adjoining South Loop mansions, which will be returned to residential use

By Bob Goldsborough

August 28, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

The U.S. Soccer Federation on Aug. 11 sold two adjoining vintage South Loop mansions that...

This house at 222 W. Van Buren Ave. in downtown Naperville being marketed for $8.2 million. It has two adjoining vacant lots that are being sold separately for $1.5 million each.

If you have $8.2M to $10.5M burning a hole in your pocket, Naperville has a couple of houses for you

By Megan Jones

August 25, 2023 at 8:42 p.m.

What's better than an $8.2 million house going on the market in Naperville? How about...