Photo credit: Gerald Farinas via Wikimedia Commons Why Rogers Park? Located just south of Evanston, Rogers Park is a quiet community with a rich history, offering the best of suburban and city living in one lovely package.  An extremely walkable neighborhood boasting a fair share of restaurants, easy access to Lake Michigan, and a thriving arts scene, Rogers Park is one of the most eclectic and charming neighborhoods in Chicago - and maybe even in the entire state! Part of the reason why? As the home of Loyola University and just a short commute away from Northwestern ..read more

Photo credit: Marco Verch via flickr One of 77 designated community areas in Chicago, the Hyde Park neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most beautiful and iconic institutions, ranging from the Museum of Science and Industry to the world-renowned University of Chicago. Located about seven miles south of the Loop, Hyde Park is officially bounded by 51st Street/Hyde Park Boulevard to the north, the Midway Plaisance to the south, Washington Park on the west, and Lake Michigan on the east. Some locals stretch their definition of Hyde Park to include some of the ..read more

Although many Chicagoans thrive in the winter (with a few who even dip into our icy Lake Michigan waters during the chilly months), most of us are thrilled when spring finally arrives. Well, patio dwellers and 606 runners, it’s time to celebrate. The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are starting to rise into the 40s and 50s. Spring is finally coming to Chicago! If you’re pretty keen about the housing market, then you know how important timing is for the spring. In fact, conventional wisdom is that you should start paying attention before the real spring even hits. If you’ve kept ..read more

1544 N Hoyne #1B is a charming 2 bed / 2.1 bath corner duplex down condo in a 4 unit walk up building in the heart of Wicker Park/Bucktown. The unit features a large living space with sunny southern south, east, and west exposures. The modern kitchen boasts granite counter tops and an open entertaining space with a wood burning fireplace. The primary bedroom suite has a spacious walk-in closet that has been professionally organized! The generous sized bedrooms are located on the cozy lower level, near the stackable washer/dryer. The attached deck is great for lounging and grilling out. There ..read more

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you can make in life. For better or for worse, purchasing a house will affect your lifestyle and your finances for years and years – so it’s important that you go into this important, engaging, occasionally trying process with a clear head and the right attitude. Often though, getting it “right” is more easily said than done. So instead, let’s talk about the ways that you can avoid getting it “wrong,” by running down a list of common buyer mistakes – the attitudes, misconceptions, and missteps that have prevented many would-be buyers from snagging ..read more

Beautiful 4 bedroom single family home ideally located in the vibrant Southport Corridor neighborhood. This sunlight-filled home offers pure Chicago charm with updated and well-maintained conveniences. The main floor is home to the living and dining room, private office (built-in bookcase), breakfast area/mudroom, and an updated kitchen featuring Wolf, Bosch, and GE appliances. Three bedrooms are upstairs, with a fourth, a family room, and massive storage on the lower level. This atypical Chicago lot allows for a side garden, plenty of green grass, parking for two cars, and easy alley access ..read more

Chicago's Edgewater Neighborhood Chicago's Edgewater - a community area bordered on the north by Devon Avenue, on the south by Foster Avenue, west by Ravenswood Avenue, and on the east by Lake Michigan - is located about seven miles north of the Loop. Once a popular haunt of celebrities, politicians, and other big shots, Edgewater is still notable for its easy access to beaches, its plethora of winning local businesses, and its central Bryn Mawr historic district, which comes complete with vintage lamp posts and architecture that instantly whisks you back to the roaring 1920s.  ..read more

While the South Loop is a large part of the Near South Side MLS neighborhood, residents tend to think of it as its own area with a distinct feel and a unique set of amazing cultural and historical offerings.  Among those offerings? The South Loop's eastern edge includes Museum Campus, a sprawling, gorgeous section of Grant Park that includes the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium, along with lots of green space and stunning views of Lake Michigan. Want even more greenery? The South Loop also boasts easy access to Northerly Island, an undeveloped ..read more

1469 W. Berteau is a gorgeous condo with vintage charm on a tree-lined street in Graceland West. The unit features hardwood floors throughout, original woodwork, a claw foot tub, crown moldings, stained glass windows, and natural sunlight throughout. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, a well-organized pantry, and stainless steel appliances. The formal dining room is separate. There is a large bedroom and a bonus sunroom with French doors that may be used as an office/den. Enjoy lots of storage space in the unit and a large storage locker in the basement. Ample street parking both on Bert ..read more

There’s no bigger game than The Big Game, is there? (Yes, we are allowed to say Super Bowl, as it turns out.) All of your friends and family gathered around the TV, yelling at football players, laughing at a fresh batch of Doritos commercials, chowing down on – statistically speaking – four buffalo wings per person? It’s the best! And there’s another reason why our team here at Real Group marks the Super Bowl on our calendars every year: For real estate pros, it’s a big deal. And if you want to sell your home, we suggest you pay attention to the Super Bowl too; in our experience, the day afte ..read more