Real Estate

Jan 8, 2009

This Urban Country Estate, located in the heart of prestigious Lincoln Park, has undergone several transformations, including one as a Greek Orthodox church -- a past life that lends a spiritual beauty...

Jan 8, 2009

Don't let the Midwestern chill get in the way of your morning laps. Local architects are creating a splash with indoor pools that are as functional as they are luxurious. For more home design tips and...

Jan 8, 2009

As River North's warehouses and art galleries became swanky residences, a new zip code was born. Michigan Avenue magazine takes a look at who (and what) calls zip code 60654 home.

Jan 7, 2009 | 5 comments

Some high-profile residents will soon be neighbors at The Donald's Chicago high-rise.

Jan 6, 2009

When it comes to updates for the new year, don't neglect your surroundings. By referencing some of the latest trends in home decor, you can give your house a fresh start for 2009. Here are some tips from...

Jan 8, 2009

Tracking the real estate market? Search records for Cook and surrounding counties.

Jan 6, 2009

As we head another year into the new millennium, it seems the role of the Internet is becoming more and more important in real estate. Nowadays, it is second nature for consumers to look to the web for...

Jan 8, 2009

Get access to a free downloadable list of foreclosure auction information.

Jan 2, 2009 | 24 comments

Nope, that's not a joke about Russia -- Palin's the celeb most Americans want as their neighbor, according to a new poll

Jan 8, 2009

Inspired by 1920s-era Parisian fashion, designers Gina Deary and Lisa Simeone of Simeone Deary Design Group, designed the forthcoming Elysian Hotel and Private Residences with an air for timeless glamour....

Jan 4, 2009 | 7 comments

Top of the Trump Tower to you, Donald.

Jan 2, 2009

One of the greenest existing buildings in the world is right here in Chicago. It’s the Federal Bureau of Investigation Regional Facility and it the first to receive Platinum Rating in Leadership for Energy...

Dec 29, 2008 | 5 comments

"There is the ideal Chicago," Tribune architecture guru Blair Kamin writes on his Skyline blog today, "the showcase city glimpsed on the Chicago River boat tour that glides past the Wrigley...

Jan 1, 2009

Think you've got real estate skills like Donald Trump? Here's your chance to get in cheap.

Dec 30, 2008

HGTV is set to release a new real estate series for 2009. The four new reality-based programs will all premiere on January 1st. Each show takes a different angle on ideas for home selling, home buying...

Jan 8, 2009 | 6 comments

With some help from designer Xorin Balbes, Esquire magazine transformed this contemporary LA home into the ultimate bachelor pad...

Dec 26, 2008 | 3 comments

An inconspicuous brick home that once belonged to the gangster Al Capone is expected to go up for sale this spring.

Jan 8, 2009

What do you do when you love fish and design? Skip the goldfish-covered shower curtain and live the life aquatic with an exotic aquarium that will add both tranquility and value to your home. Find more...

Dec 22, 2008

It’s hard to forecast what the future holds, but here’s one prediction for what we’ll see in 2009 ... It will be a good time for first-time buyers with a secure job and solid credit to take the plunge...

Dec 19, 2008

Did you know Chicago has several different incentive programs and grants that help today’s buyers save thousands on home purchases? In some cases participants have seen as much as $60,000 – $80,000 in...

Dec 17, 2008

Whether you have a walk-in closet or your landlord would just like you think you do, chances are you need some help maximizing your closet space. Take a look at some trends in custom closet organization....

Dec 15, 2008

New stats from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) offer refreshingly positive news about home price gains in 93% of the nearly 300 metropolitan markets included in a late November report. According...

Dec 11, 2008 | 1 comment

It may be cold outside, but you can stilll enjoy the outdoors. And bringing nature indoors has never looked so luxe. These sunrooms are large enough to play host to everything from workout equipment to a small kitchen.

Dec 2, 2008

A family is ready to go green with their next home, enlisting the help of a realty company with a focus on sustainability. With a choice between two eco-conscious properties -- 2652 West Walton Street...