Chicago is made up of 77 community areas that are often grouped into 9 districts or “sides.” The community areas are well defined and do not overlap. Each community area has one or more neighborhoods in it. The neighborhoods are often thought to over lap each other with looser boundaries. Click “NEIGHBORHOOD“ below for some resources to help you find what neighborhoods are right for you:

Closing Costs

Click “CLOSING COST” below for a detailed account of the costs associated with contract to close for the buyer and the seller

Homeowner Exemptions

Cook County homeowners may reduce their tax bills by hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year by taking advantage of the Homeowner Exemption. Click “TAX EXEMPTIONS” below to see if you qualify for one or more of the exemption categories. Exemptions can be applied retroactively.