Chicago Real Estate

Maria and Will Kernahan of The Kernahan Group at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate help buyers and sellers make decisions that fit their lives in Chicago. We look closely at the neighborhood, the property, and the costs you’ll carry after closing.

Chicago neighborhoods and homes

We know what it takes to buy and sell across Chicago, from high-rise condos in Streeterville and the Gold Coast to single-family homes in Lincoln Park and Lakeview, west to Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square. No matter the type of property, we can help you navigate the particulars of that home. In a condo, we look closely at monthly assessments, reserves, parking, and planned building work. For a single-family home, we pay particular attention to the lot, layout, condition, and likely renovation costs. When selling, we use those differences to choose comparable sales and show buyers what makes the home worth seeing.

Chicago co-op specialists

Chicago cooperative apartments can offer exceptional value, especially if you’re looking for generous square footage and the character of a vintage building. Co-op sales have their own process, and many agents have limited experience with them. We specialize in selling Chicago co-ops and help buyers and sellers navigate building requirements, monthly charges, financing rules, and the board application process. We’ll help you understand what varies from building to building and what to ask before moving forward.

Read our Chicago co-op buying guide

Chicago public and private school options

We help you look at school options alongside your home search. Use the CPS school search resources to confirm the neighborhood elementary and high schools assigned to a specific address. Choice and selective enrollment programs have separate application requirements through GoCPS. If you’re considering independent or parochial schools, check admissions, tuition, and deadlines directly with each school and consider how the daily trip fits your routine.

Chicago property taxes

We help buyers review a property’s tax history and factor taxes into the full cost of ownership. For homeowners, we can help identify exemptions to check and point you to assessment appeal resources if you have questions about the assessed value. Confirm eligibility and deadlines with the county.

Buying or selling in Chicago

For buyers, we compare the properties on your shortlist and help you weigh condition, carrying costs, and resale. For sellers, we review nearby sales and competing listings to guide pricing, preparation, and marketing.

Read our local market reports, meet Maria and Will, or contact The Kernahan Group to talk through your move.