Chicago Real Estate

Michelle Seitz, the former Russell Investments chair and CEO who earlier spent more than two decades at Chicago-based William Blair & Co., listed her seven-bedroom Kenilworth mansion for sale. (Cook County Assessor)

Former Russell Investments CEO Michelle Seitz lists Kenilworth mansion for $10.5M

By Bob Goldsborough

October 16, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

Michelle Seitz, who spent more than two decades at Chicago-based William Blair & Co., has...

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.

Frederick Mack, shown Aug. 3, 2023, said he entered into a contract with one of the company's affiliates in 2014 for a house in the Grand Crossing neighborhood and was surprised to find that he had to install new plumbing and new drywall throughout the house.

Chicago sues property management firm over alleged ‘rent-to-own’ scheme targeting South Side residents

By Lizzie Kane

August 3, 2023 at 6:42 p.m.

A national property management group engaged in illegal "rent-to-own" schemes against residents in predominantly Black...

Most renters are usually bound by the agreement made with the landlord.

Real Estate Matters: Senior renter breaks lease due to medical issues, still owes penalty

By Ilyce Glink

August 3, 2023 at 10:52 a.m.

Q: I am an 80-year-old, semi-retired Realtor of 28 years. I recently rented an apartment...

Gold Coast 6-bedroom home with marble staircase: $3.5M

By Contributed Content

August 3, 2023 at 7:40 a.m.

The Oak Park Village Hall is seen on July 18, 2023. The iconic '70s architecture-style building holds landmark status. Municipal leaders were taking a step back from plans to demolish the historic building.

Oak Park leaders move to pursue renovation rather than demolition of historic Village Hall

By Ilana Arougheti

August 2, 2023 at 5:02 p.m.

Following backlash from residents, Oak Park municipal leaders are taking a step back from plans...

Downers Grove 6-bedroom home with covered front porch: $1.5M

By Kim Quillen

August 1, 2023 at 7:54 a.m.

Kids play in a fountain during a "Thursday Night Out" event on June 22, 2023, in Oak Park. The weekly gatherings take place throughout the summer and gives the community a chance to connect.

Oak Park has promoted integration for more than 50 years. New challenges have local officials reevaluating their approach.

By Lizzie Kane

August 23, 2023 at 10:32 a.m.

On a recent Thursday evening, the streets of Oak Park were crowded with people, camping...

Winnetka mansion sells for $12.5M, making it the Chicago area’s highest-priced home sale this year

By Bob Goldsborough

July 31, 2023 at 3:18 p.m.

A recently rehabbed, five-bedroom, 12,000-square-foot mansion on Lake Michigan in Winnetka sold Friday for $12.5...

This new home should have been finished a month ago. If things continue to creep along, my guess is the owners will move in about 10 months from now. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency/TNS)

Ask the Builder: Building and remodeling budgets

By Tim Carter

July 28, 2023 at 2:22 p.m.

Are you thinking of building a new home or doing a major remodeling project? If...

Community organizer Infiniti Gant speaks during a rally in the lobby of Chicago City Hall on July 27, 2023. Housing activists want to see the real estate transfer tax in Chicago raised on properties that sell for more than $1 million.

Backers of Chicago real estate transfer tax hike aim to take measure to voters; money would fight homelessness

By Alice Yin

July 27, 2023 at 7:41 p.m.

City Council allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson announced their intentions to get a real estate...

Creating an estate plan helps organize your financial and real estate assets.

Real Estate Matters: Homeowner transfers financial assets to living trust, forgets to transfer home

By Ilyce Glink

July 27, 2023 at 2:46 p.m.

Q: Our financial assets are held in a living trust. But I don't know if...