Which of These Two Loft Condos Would You Choose? By Dennis Rodkin A couple of first-time buyers can't decide which of these properties they like best. Our real estate expert offers his advice. Read more
Should Vacant Lots in an Up-and-Coming Neighborhood Worry a Buyer? By Dennis Rodkin A reader wonders if she should make an offer on a place in the sparse stretch of Clybourn near the site of Cabrini-Green. Read more
Why Is Our Ground-Level Condo Not Selling? By Dennis Rodkin The two-bedroom is a high-end condo in a nice area—is the price too high? Read more
Where’s the Best Place to Rent an Apartment in Downtown Chicago? By Dennis Rodkin There are a lot of options for a city pied-à-terre. Here's where to rent right now. Read more
Is This Rogers Park Home Overpriced? By Dennis Rodkin A home’s sellers confirm what a reader suspected—the high-priced Rogers Park place was just taken off the market. Read more
Ask Rodkin: Is Avondale a Good Place to Buy a Condo? By Dennis Rodkin This three-bedroom looks like a deal for $350,000. But will it be easy to resell? Read more
Ask Rodkin: Is Our Agent Overpricing Our South Loop Condo? By Dennis Rodkin A look at the factors that go into figuring out a fair price on a piece of property. Read more
Ask Rodkin: How Can I Sell My House Without Too Many People Finding Out? By Dennis Rodkin If you want a private sale—which, by the way, might not get the highest price—here's how to set up a pocket listing that won't be on the multiple listing service. Read more
Ask Rodkin: Should We Buy an Investment Property Along the 606? By Dennis Rodkin On most of the route (also known as the Bloomingdale Trail), buying real estate has been a good idea for a while now. Read more
Ask Rodkin: Is Our Amazing Home's Asking Price Too High? By Dennis Rodkin A Glen Ellyn man wants to know why his charming, well-located house has no buyers for $950,000 (or $915,000). Read more