Archive for February, 2026

Market Conditions: Is Chicago the Hottest Market in America in 2026?

I’m having a hard time finding properties to crib about because the inventory remains at a record low and when something new does come on the market, it is often selling within days. Crain’s Dennis Rodkin covered Chicago’s red hot market this week: Within 48 hours of going up for sale last weekend, a two-bedroom […]

3-Bedroom Duplex Up in Lakeview with Terrace and 2-Car Parking for $869,000: 800 W. Cornelia

This 3-bedroom penthouse level duplex-up at 800 W. Cornelia in Lakeview came on the market in February 2026. Built in 2002, 800 W. Cornelia is a boutique elevator building with 25 units and attached garage parking. If it looks familiar that’s because we have chattered about this unit before, during the housing bust in 2009-2010. […]

Historic Elegance in East Lakeview: A 3-Bedroom for $1.1 Million at 500 W. Barry

This 3-bedroom in 500 W. Barry in East Lakeview came on the market in February 2026. Built in 1927, 500 W. Barry has 11 units. It’s also a rare vintage building that has garage parking for owners and guest parking. It has a shared gated yard, an elevator, extra storage but no other amenities. The […]

5-Bedroom Gold Coast Penthouse with Terrace Reduces to $3.595 Million: 1320 N. State Parkway

This 5-bedroom vintage duplex penthouse in 1320 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2024. 1320 N. State Parkway was designed by Robert S. De Goyler in 1927. It has 40 units and a brick and limestone façade. There’s no parking with the building. It is a co-op building with […]

A 2-Bedroom Penthouse with Sweeping Lake Views for $575,000: 940 W. Glenlake in Edgewater

This 2-bedroom penthouse in the East Point Condominium at 940 W. Glenlake in Edgewater came on the market in February 2026. Built in 1968, East Point Condominium has been condos since 1986. It has 160 units and attached garage parking. It’s a full service building with 24-hour door staff, an exercise room, a library, a […]

Charming 4-Bedroom Duplex Down in East Lincoln Park for $950K: 2733 N. Hampden

This 4-bedroom vintage duplex down at 2733 N. Hampden in East Lincoln Park came on the market in February 2026. Built in 1906, this building has 5 units and outdoor parking behind the building. It also has common laundry in the building. The listing says this duplex down has been renovated and is “charming.” It […]