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November 2026: Events Worth Knowing About in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park + Bucktown, and the Gold Coast
November 2026: Events Worth Knowing About in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park + Bucktown, and the Gold Coast November is when the neighborhoods start switching on their lights, and this year the big switch gets flipped on Friday, November 20, at Lincoln Park Zoo, Millennium…
What Does a First-Time Buyer Actually Spend in Chicago?
By Maureen Moran, REALTOR®, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate. Last updated October 23, 2026. Quick answer One-bedroom condos in four north side neighborhoods sold at median prices from $250,000 (Lakeview) to $345,000 (Wicker Park/West Town) between September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2026, according to…
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Ready to Buy in Chicago? Why Preparing Now Beats Waiting for a Signal
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the “right” starter home, or waiting for some signal that it’s finally time, I want to walk you through why that instinct, while understandable, may be costing you more than you realize, and the data backs…
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The Typical First-Time Buyer Is Now 40. What That Means in Chicago
Would you be surprised to know that the typical first-time home buyer in America is now 40 years old? That is not a typo, and it is not a rough guess. It comes from the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and…
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Open House Chicago 2026 and Neighborhood Open Houses
Open House Chicago 2026 and Neighborhood Open Houses Would you be surprised to know that the same weekend Chicago opens its most interesting buildings to the public, 178 homes across four of its favorite neighborhoods are open too? Quick answer: Open House Chicago takes place…
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Is a Vacation Home Even Worth It Anymore? What Chicago Families Are Actually Asking
A note on transparency: I’m a Pacaso referral partner. If you buy a Pacaso share after I refer you, Pacaso pays me a referral commission and a small equity award. That doesn’t change my advice. The right choice depends on how you want to live,…
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