August 2026 Chicago Events at a Glance August in Chicago is peak season. The lakefront is full, the festivals are stacked back to back, and every one of our core neighborhoods has something worth putting on the calendar. Here's what's actually worth your time this month, organized by neighborhood ... Continue Reading » about What’s Happening in Lincoln Park, Old Town, Gold Coast, River North, Bucktown, Wicker Park and Lakeview: August 2026
PRO vs. FAIR: What Chicago Owners and Renters Should Know
Updated July 28, 2026. This is a developing story at City Hall; I'll revise this post as it moves. An update, and a second ordinance nobody expected A few weeks ago I talked about the Protecting Renters Ordinance — PRO — the Mayor's proposal to overhaul the rules that govern renting in ... Continue Reading » about PRO vs. FAIR: What Chicago Owners and Renters Should Know
Why National Headlines Won’t Tell You What Your Chicago Home Is Worth
If you've read a headline this year that said something like "sellers now outnumber buyers two to one," and you felt a flicker of panic, I want you to take a breath before you make a single decision based on that sentence. Because here's something you deserve to know before anyone else tells you ... Continue Reading » about Why National Headlines Won’t Tell You What Your Chicago Home Is Worth
How Do I Know What My Chicago Home Is Really Worth? A Guide to Understanding Market Statistics
If you've read a headline this year that said something like "sellers now outnumber buyers two to one," and you felt a flicker of panic, I want you to take a breath before you make a single decision based on that sentence. Because here's something you deserve to know before anyone else tells you ... Continue Reading » about How Do I Know What My Chicago Home Is Really Worth? A Guide to Understanding Market Statistics
New Condo Financing Rules Are Coming: What Chicago Buyers and Owners Need to Prepare Fornew-condo-financing-rules-are-coming
New Condo Financing Rules Are Coming: What Chicago Buyers and Owners Need to Prepare For If you own a condo in Chicago, or you're getting ready to buy one, there's a regulatory shift heading your way that's worth understanding now, while there's still time to prepare. It's not a reason to panic. ... Continue Reading » about New Condo Financing Rules Are Coming: What Chicago Buyers and Owners Need to Prepare Fornew-condo-financing-rules-are-coming
Chicago’s Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO): What Renters, Buyers, and Property Owners Need to Know in 2026
Chicago's Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO): What Renters, Buyers, and Property Owners Need to Know in 2026 What Is the Chicago Protecting Renters Ordinance? Chicago's Protecting Renters Ordinance — commonly referred to as the PRO — is a proposed overhaul of the city's ... Continue Reading » about Chicago’s Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO): What Renters, Buyers, and Property Owners Need to Know in 2026
