Quick answer: In July 2026, 711 condos closed across nine Chicago lakefront and downtown neighborhoods. The median sale took 11 days to go under contract and closed at exactly 100% of its original asking price. But the single strongest predictor of how fast a condo sold was not its neighborhood, …

If you own a luxury condo along Chicago's lakefront and you've been waiting for the "right" moment to sell, here's the truth heading into summer 2026: the market has been waiting on you. Inventory of downtown Chicago luxury condos is the tightest it's been in a decade, well-priced homes are …

If you’re preparing to sell a luxury home or condo in Chicago, not every expensive upgrade will increase your sale price. Luxury buyers in 2026 are looking for homes that feel turnkey, quiet, comfortable, healthy, and thoughtfully designed.

The best upgrades improve everyday living while making the property look …