Uptown and Edgewater sit side by side along the lakefront, yet their home markets behave differently in 2026. In the 30 days ending September 28, 2026, Edgewater closed 5 single-family homes at a median sales price of $1.34 million in a median of 12 days, with 1.2 months of supply. …

For a River North condo, the best time to sell is the first two weeks after pricing it correctly, and the data backs that up better than any calendar does. In the 30 days ending September 28, 2026, River North condos closed at a median of 100.0% of last list …

A North Center townhome is worth what the closest true comparables just sold for, and in this part of the North Side those comparables move quickly. In the 30 days ending September 28, 2026, North Center had the highest share of over-asking sales in Anne Rossley's September 2026 single-family update …

A Lincoln Park home is worth what a buyer will pay this month, not what the house down the block is asking. In the 30 days ending September 28, 2026, Lincoln Park led the city with 20 single-family closings at a median of 6 days on market, according to Anne …

Interest rates reach Loop condo buyers through the monthly payment, and in 2026 the building's finances matter almost as much as the rate itself. Anne Rossley's July 2026 condo update found Loop condos carried 2.0 months of supply, with a median of 22 days to contract and sales at 100.0% …

In the South Loop, how long a home takes to sell depends on what kind of home it is. Freestanding houses barely trade here: in the 30 days ending September 28, 2026, Anne Rossley's single-family market update recorded no closings in the Near South Side, with one active listing at …

In Edgewater, the price you list at is the price the market tests in the first two weeks, and the data on overpricing is blunt. In a six-month condominium study ending September 11, 2026, Anne Rossley found that 64 canceled or expired listings across Lakeview, Uptown and Edgewater were priced …

The most reliable price for a Streeterville condo comes from closed sales in your own building, then from similar buildings nearby. In the 30 days ending September 28, 2026, Streeterville led Near North with 72 closings and 272 active listings, and the median sales price was $585,000, the highest of …

As of August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae eliminated the simplified "Limited Review" that used to let most condo loans skip a deep look at a building's finances. Nearly every condo loan now requires a Full Review of the association's budget, reserves, insurance, and litigation history — and …

Maybe you're looking for a home that fits your budget, or perhaps you're already a homeowner who needs extra space, additional income, or a place for a loved one. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may be an option worth considering.

ADUs can provide flexible living arrangements for homeowners and …