Property
With homes selling above reserve in key neighborhoods, local buyer's agents are deploying strategic plays to win auctions without overpaying.
4 July 2026, 1:33 pm
Property
With homeownership out of reach for many, new purpose-built rental buildings are changing what tenants can expect in neighborhoods like West Loop and Uptown.
4 July 2026, 1:33 pm
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With apartment supply at a premium from Logan Square to South Loop, many Chicagoans face tough choices as leases come up for renewal this summer.
4 July 2026, 1:18 pm
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A luxury address on Astor Street sold for $13.1 million, marking the city’s priciest June auction and reshuffling expectations across Chicago’s high-end property market.
4 July 2026, 1:18 pm
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With rents climbing and vacancy rates falling, tenants facing lease renewals are scrambling for options. Here’s how to navigate Chicago’s high-pressure rental season.
4 July 2026, 1:03 pm
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Despite softening home prices in some pockets, monthly rents in Chicago remain significantly lower than mortgage costs for first-time buyers.
4 July 2026, 1:03 pm
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With clearance rates holding firm despite economic turbulence, buyers are sharpening tactics for high-stakes auctions from West Loop lofts to South Side bungalows.
4 July 2026, 1:03 pm
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A growing number of Chicago homes are selling before auction day as vendors opt for early certainty—here’s what’s behind the shift.
4 July 2026, 1:03 pm
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With clearance rates hovering at post-pandemic highs, buyers need sharp tactics to secure homes from West Loop to Hyde Park.
4 July 2026, 12:30 pm
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With mortgage rates topping 7% and home prices refusing to budge, Chicagoans are crunching the numbers—and many are discovering that renting, for now, keeps more cash in their pockets.
4 July 2026, 12:30 pm
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A closer look at the Chicago properties that found buyers before hitting the auction block, and what drove vendors to accept these early offers
4 July 2026, 12:25 pm
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A closer look at Chicago's dynamic real estate market reveals a surprising trend in affordability
4 July 2026, 12:24 pm
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The Chicago suburb of Calumet City is poised for a transformation, with a potential rezoning that could bring new life to its downtown area and attract investors looking for affordable options outside of the city center.
4 July 2026, 12:24 pm
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Condo demand is surging in Chicago's poshest suburbs as retirees and empty nesters snap up luxury units close to walkable town centers.
4 July 2026, 12:20 pm
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A growing number of Chicago residents are renting where they want to live and buying where they can afford, betting on property appreciation beyond the city center.
4 July 2026, 12:20 pm
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Despite soaring prices in neighboring enclaves, Park Ridge combines classic prestige with surprising affordability for buyers who want a strong investment and a comfortable life near the city.
4 July 2026, 12:13 pm
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A historic North Michigan Avenue estate sets a new benchmark—redefining market expectations and reshaping the high-end auction landscape.
4 July 2026, 12:13 pm
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Monthly mortgage payments now undercut rents in several suburbs, flipping traditional wisdom on its head for would-be homeowners.
4 July 2026, 12:13 pm
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Renovated Blue Line stations and a major data center campus fuel a property boom in the near-west suburb.
4 July 2026, 12:13 pm
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A $13.9 million Gold Coast penthouse sets a new July benchmark, signaling robust demand for luxury homes and shaping expectations in the city’s auction market.
4 July 2026, 12:13 pm
Property
Soaring rental prices have outpaced mortgage payments in swathes of Chicagoland, changing the equation for prospective homebuyers.
4 July 2026, 12:13 pm
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Tensions rise over River West tower proposal as residents and developers clash on density, affordability, and neighborhood character.
4 July 2026, 12:13 pm
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Stubbornly high reserve prices, rising insurance costs, and heatwave-driven property concerns kept nearly one-third of listed homes unsold at last weekend’s auctions.
4 July 2026, 12:08 pm
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The Blue Island link opens up south-side real estate for first-time buyers and developers as Metra trains now reach Little Calumet in 29 minutes from the Loop.
4 July 2026, 12:08 pm
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A clutch of suburbs from Berwyn to Homewood now make homeownership more affordable than renting, upending traditional market patterns.
4 July 2026, 12:08 pm
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Steady resale values, top schools and vintage charm keep Park Ridge on investors’ radar—without the Lake Forest sticker shock.
4 July 2026, 12:08 pm
Property
Chicago's entry-level buyers face a vital decision—betting on brand-new developments or investing in existing homes. Here’s how the choices stack up in 2026.
4 July 2026, 12:08 pm