Chicago Real Estate

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The historic John Raber House in Chicago, a 156-year-old landmark, stands weathered and empty with an uncertain future.

Future of Sunken Raber Landmark Home Remains Uncertain

Thirty years after being landmarked to save it from demolition, Chicago's 156-year-old John Raber House still sits weathered and empty, with no clear plans for its future.

Hannah Pierce·May 24, 2026

Eight neglected vacant lots in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, symbolizing a $1.15 million foreclosure due to unpaid municipal code violation fines.

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Chicago Forecloses on Englewood Owner's Eight Vacant Lots

The city of Chicago is moving to seize eight vacant lots from a junkyard owner, aiming to recoup an astonishing $1.

Hannah Pierce·May 21, 2026

Dilapidated Chicago Housing Authority building with vacant units, residents protesting for safe housing access.

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Chicago Housing Authority Fails Residents on Safe Housing Access

Nearly 400 Chicago Housing Authority households are trapped on waitlists to move, with 150 requests labeled as emergencies, while 18% of the agency's units sit vacant and uninhabitable, according to W

Aaron Blake·May 18, 2026