Rachel Freundt

2 weeks ago | chicagomag.com | Rachel Freundt

Five Homes for Sale Near Washington Park These properties offer easy access to the historic park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. When Chicago was officially incorporated as a city in 1837, it adopted the motto “Urbs in Horto,” a Latin phrase that means “City in a Garden.” Today there is an impressive park system, encompassing almost 9,000 acres of green space, located throughout the city.

3 weeks ago | chicagomag.com | Rachel Freundt

Modern Glass Properties for Sale Whatever you do: Don’t live in one of these five homes and throw stones. March 27 was architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s birthday (he would have been 139). He left his home country of Germany and landed in Chicago in 1937, spending the rest of his life here.

1 month ago | chicagomag.com | Sarah Steimer |Rachel Freundt

Homes for Sale Along the Union Pacific North Line Living near the Metra is one of the fastest ways to get to the Loop without all the traffic. After checking out some expensive properties in the western suburb of Oak Park a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d head to another part of the Chicago area and see what’s for sale on the North Shore.

1 month ago | chicagomag.com | Rachel Freundt

What’s for Sale in Northern Indiana? As the weather warms up and we approach the first official day of spring, who isn’t thinking about getting away, whether to a second home for the weekend or just for a day trip? I have always been intrigued by the historic beach communities near the Indiana Dunes, which are only about an hour from the city of Chicago.

1 month ago | chicagomag.com | Rachel Freundt

Pricey Properties for Sale in Oak Park With highly ranked schools, a vibrant downtown, excellent walkability, and a short train ride to the city, it’s no wonder that Oak Park is a desirable place to call home. After complaining about low inventory on the real estate market these past few months, I am happy to report that there are some incredible — albeit expensive — properties for sale in Oak Park right now.