A 1902 ordinance to prevent the dangerous conditions of tenement housing gave Chicago its classic courtyard apartment buildings that boast light, ventilation, and greenspace. Read more
Illinois is second only to Ohio for the most Sears ready-to-assemble kit homes. These customizable homes were affordable to many immigrant and minority workers. Read more
Named for the locally sourced Bedford limestone that makes up their facades, they can be found all over the city, in a variety of forms—from condos in multi-unit buildings to a beautifully preseverved home in a Gold Coast development built by Potter Palmer near his lakefront castle. Read more
You can own a piece of the suburbs' rich history, like one of "tomorrow's homes," a beautifully preserved Victorian, or a "bootleg" Prairie Style house that's (probably) by Frank Lloyd Wright's draftsman. Read more
For the first time since 1957, City Council has authorized the construction of new accessory dwelling units. Before the pilot program starts in May, here are five existing spots on the market. Read more
