Chicago Suburban Community Information

For 20 years I have been selling property all over the Chicagoland area. Where you live is important. I understand that. I pride myself on getting my clients the information they need to make the right decision.

I have lived in the area my whole life. If I can't answer a question you have, I will find you someone who is qualified to answer. I cover the area from O'Hare Airport to the Wisconsin border.

If you have questions about any community feel free to call me, Jeff Clark at 708-484- 2378 or email me follow the links below to find your answers.

The four main questions people ask me and where to find the answers:

Where do I find out about all the different Chicago suburban communities?

There are so many towns and villages in the Chicago area it can be hard to know where to start. Probably the easiest place to get started is one site that has links to almost every community in the Chicago area and to each community's web site.
Directory of Chicago Area Communities

How do I get around Chicago and the suburbs?

The Suburbs and the Chicago area in general has an excellent mix of commuter railroads, bus service and highways.

METRA Train Service- Commuter railroad service throughout the Chicagoland area. Schedules, routes and more

Pace Bus-Local bus service throughout the area 

IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation)- Roads, highways and tollroads throughout the Chicago area and the state 

How do prices in the Chicago area compare with the rest of the country?

No two communities are exactly alike however there can be enough similarities to make some rough comparisons. Coldwell Banker offers a tool to compare homes across the country. This can be a great starting place if it is used correctly. Try it and see what you think. I will be glad to help you pick out towns that are similar.
National Home Price Comparison Tool

Where do I find more infomation about Chicago and the suburbs?

This section has links to the counties I service which contain a wealth of information and more links. I also have links to the state of illinois and the Department of Natural Resources which governs Illinois State Parks. Finally there is a link to check on whether a community charges a tax on the sale of real estate, if so who pays it and whether a community requires inspections. (The state of Illinois and local counties tax the sale of real estate but not every community has a tax.)
 Lake County
 Cook County
 State of Illinois
 Illinois Department of Natural Resources
 Municipal Tax Check