
What’s Driving Stability in Today’s Luxury Market — And What It Means for Chicago
The Chicago Luxury Market: Stable, Strategic, and Entering a New Phase Luxury real estate across North America has entered a new phase — one defined not by volatility, but by maturity, balance, and strategic opportunity. The latest insights from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) highlig

Downtown Chicago Condos: A Strategic Reset
Chicago’s luxury condo story isn’t ending. It’s being rewritten. It’s a recalibration.Recent stories paint a somewhat "down" downtown market. Downtown Chicago’s luxury condo market is in a moment of strategic pause, not collapse. Inventory for $1M–$1.5M+ condos now reflects more than 26 months of s

The Real Costs of Closing in Chicago: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Chicago Closing Costs 2025: What Buyers & Sellers Pay This is Chicago—big skyline, big flavor, and yes, a few costs when it’s time to close the deal. Whether you're buying or selling in Chicago, Illinois, it’s important to understand the real costs involved. From transfer taxes to title insurance, b
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