Chicago, IL
Living in East Hyde Park, Chicago: Enjoy the Good Life with the Lake at Your Front Door
East Hyde Park is literally a neighborhood on “the other side of the tracks”. Though the idiom traditionally has a…
Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in Chicago
Chicago needs no introduction. Whether you’re already living in the city or are planning on moving here, you certainly know…
3,500+ Sq.Ft. Homes Become the Norm in Chicago
The current coronavirus pandemic has forced us to spend more time inside our homes than ever before – and having…
High-Rise Apartment Buildings and Mid-Rise Buildings Are Overshadowing Low-Rises for the First Time in 3 Decades
Tall skylines anchored by impressive skyscrapers have been the staple image of large American cities, dominated by office towers and…
User-Friendly Chicago: 14 Apps for Every Local and Visitor
Being the third-largest city in the U.S. says enough about Chicago and how intimidating it can be. However, the Windy…
Almost 300% More LEED-Certified Eco-Friendly Apartments in Large-Scale Buildings in a Decade
Key highlights: The number of new LEED-certified rental units in large-scale buildings dropped for the second year in a row…
How to Stay Fit in the City of Gym Shoes: Some of Chicago’s Topnotch Workout Places
Chicago is famous for quite a few things and food is definitely on the list. Home to numerous hot dog stands,…
Goodbye LA, Hello Phoenix: Affordable Housing Makes Second-Tier Metros Top Choices for Moving
With the middle-class squeezed by the rising cost of living, particularly housing costs, many average-earners find it an onerous endeavor…
Top Trending Zip Codes for the Millennial Population Are Big City Urban Cores
Are millennials today more likely to live in and near downtowns or withdraw to outer neighborhoods? Population dynamics are always…
Survey: Cost Barrier Keeps Over 80 Percent of Renters Away from Their Ideal Location, Their Job
Job growth in and near downtown areas is seeing peak levels, with major employers like McDonald’s in Chicago and GE in…
The Most Prosperous Cities in the U.S.
Highlights: Texas cuts into the East Coast – West Coast rivalry, claiming 6 spots of the top 20 California has…
2017 Year End Rent Report – Las Vegas Was 2017’s Hottest Large Rental Market
Report highlights: The national average apartment rent in 2017 increased by 2.5% y-o-y, reached $1,359/month at the end of 2017,…
Study: The Average Renter Household Needs $549 in Savings for the Holiday Shopping
Ideally, the holiday season should be all about giving. Realistically, however, it’s still all about giving, just not exclusively in…
Renting Smart Near the Top 10 Universities of 2018
Few high schoolers have a clear idea of where they want to go to college. Along with choosing a major and…
The Most Expensive Zip Codes for Renters in 2017 – Mapped
Updated May 2018 If you’re moving and looking to rent an apartment, you’ll want to compare rent prices in and…
Top U.S. Neighborhoods That Got the Most Apartments After the Recession
The real estate market has been through a lot since the recession. After “the big housing crash” home buying humbly…
Suburb vs City: Suburban Areas Are Gaining Renters Faster Than Urban Areas in 19 out of 20 Largest Metros
Article featured on: Key highlights: The number of renters grows faster in the suburbs than in cities in 19 out…
Two-Thirds of Partially-Affordable Housing Is Built in Desirable Areas
Location is one of the strongest indicators of housing quality, because it determines the quality of education, jobs and opportunities…
The 2016 Collection of Chicagoland Apartments is Here and Larger Than Ever
For the past few years, the ongoing construction in Chicago has been seemingly endless. Even the saying “there are two…
When in Doubt, Ask the Renters: See 10 of the Best-Rated Apartment Communities in Chicagoland
When you want to find out whether the new apartment you want to live in is worth your money or…
Moderate Rent Growth Across Chicagoland, Except for One Western Suburb
There’s a reason we didn’t see Chicago in apartment-related headlines last year: no spectacular changes in rent prices. During 2016,…
Chicago Then-and-Now: Behold the City’s Remarkable Urban Transformation
Aside from its notorious politicians and its storied sports teams, what makes Chicago truly unique and such an alluring place…
2016 Year End Report – Renters in Mid and Small-Sized Cities Felt the Pain Last Year
Report highlights: The national average apartment rent in 2016 increased by 4% y-o-y, reached $1,210/month, according to Yardi Matrix In…
Football Fans Pay 16% More in Rent to Live Close to the Action
If you’re a football fanatic who likes to be at the center of the action and plans their life around…
Rent Burden Around the US: Here’s How Much You Need to Earn to Afford Renting an Apartment
Ever had the feeling that your rent takes up way too much of your income? No need to feel bad…
Green Apartment Construction Blossoming, Yet Renter Survey Shows $560 Rent Premium is 5 Times Higher than Most Would Pay
Study highlights: The number of new green-certified apartments expected to rise by 32% in 2016, exceeding 59,000 units by the…
1.2 Million Wealthy Households Became Renters in the Last 10 Years – In SF They Outnumber Homeowners
Not everyone thinks that real estate equity is a good investment. A look at the 2015 American Community Survey revealed…
Ten of the Best Rated Apartment Communities in Chicago
Ranking high on the list of America’s greenest cities, Chicago is the perfect mix of New York City living and mid-western generosity,…
Luxury Rents Are 40% Higher Than Non-Luxury; Look Up Rent Prices in Your City [Interactive Table]
New luxury rental apartments are not only raising the bar on quality and convenience, but also on rent prices. The…
10 Amazing Views from Rental Apartments in Chicago
Chicago may have landed a complimentary second place in the “Best International Skyline” competition (as voted by the readers of USA TODAY),…
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