Chicago

Gorgeous Gold Coast Chicago Retreats That Wow

By Amy Puchaty | March 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Gorgeous Gold Coast Chicago Retreats That Wow

Few neighborhoods impress quite like Chicago’s Gold Coast. With a convenient location close to top schools, hip restaurants, lush parks, and the lakefront, Chicago living doesn’t get much better than this. So we decided to highlight two Gold Coast gems. Each offers period charm and modern updates, but with price points that are a mile…

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Historic Galewood Tudor Is Sweet Home, Chicago

By Bethany Erickson | December 8, 2019 | Comments Off on Historic Galewood Tudor Is Sweet Home, Chicago

In 1837, Abram Gale bought 320 acres in Jefferson — near Chicago, and by 1870, the land was subdivided to form the suburb of Galewood.  Gale’s 1935 arrival from New York City, you see, had him ready to put down roots. When he purchased his acreage, he began to build a house, according to the…

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What Can I Get For $1 Million In… Chicago, Illinois?

By Amy Puchaty | September 5, 2019 | Comments Off on What Can I Get For $1 Million In… Chicago, Illinois?

For a cool million, you could live in this newer construction gem in Chicago’s trendy Bucktown neighborhood. And what a sight to see! According to the listing, the six-bedroom, three-full-and-one-half-bathroom beauty sits on “a massive lot with lush, green views from every window.”

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Own the First Chicago Home of Al Capone — Escape Route Not Included

By Bethany Erickson | February 17, 2019 | Comments Off on Own the First Chicago Home of Al Capone — Escape Route Not Included

It was his first home in Chicago, and his mother lived there until her death, and in 2019, you could own a slice of Al Capone history for practically a song. “I came to Chicago with $40 in my pocket,” Alphonse Gabriel Capone said once, and not long after that he began working for mobster…

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Splurge vs. Steal: Luxury Living In Chicago, Illinois

By Amy Puchaty | December 4, 2018 | Comments Off on Splurge vs. Steal: Luxury Living In Chicago, Illinois

  From world-class museums and epic shopping down the Magnificent Mile, to its Michelin Star restaurants and spectacular sports, there’s a lot to love about the Windy City. Which is precisely why we decided to take a closer look at Chicago real estate in our latest Splurge vs. Steal. Here we pin two exquisite properties…

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