Chicago Real Estate Blog — Rowland Group

South Loop has quietly become one of the best value plays in downtown Chicago. It sits just south of the Loop along the lakefront, with quick access to Grant Park, Museum Campus, and the South Side's food and culture scene, all while staying close enough to downtown to keep a real commute advantage. Housing Market Snapshot Recent Redfin data shows a median sale price around $394,863 in South Loop, with homes selling in about 55 days on average, faster than the 60 days it took

River North sits right between the Loop and the Gold Coast, and it has become one of the most in-demand spots in Chicago for people who want a true downtown lifestyle without giving up space or style. Converted warehouses, high-rise towers, and some of the city's best restaurants and galleries all sit within walking distance of each other here. Housing Market Snapshot Recent data from Redfin puts the median sale price in River North around $426,750, with homes typically takin

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass shares the best restaurants in Lincoln Park, Chicago — from Michelin-starred fine dining to neighborhood favorites worth knowing in 2026.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass shares the best restaurants in Chicago's Gold Coast — from wood-fired fine dining to lakefront favorites and neighborhood institutions worth knowing in 2026.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass shares the best restaurants in Chicago's West Loop — from nationally recognized Randolph Street icons to Fulton Market gems worth knowing in 2026.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass shares the best restaurants in Lakeview, Chicago — from Southport Corridor institutions to Wrigleyville favorites and hidden gems worth knowing in 2026.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass covers New Eastside real estate in 2026 — waterfront living, pricing, market dynamics, and why this downtown Chicago neighborhood represents the city's most compelling long-term value opportunity.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass covers Old Town real estate in 2026 — pricing, neighborhood character, and why this underappreciated Chicago neighborhood offers Lincoln Park's lifestyle at a meaningful discount.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass covers Wicker Park and Bucktown real estate in 2026 — pricing, market dynamics, neighborhood character, and why these adjacent neighborhoods offer Chicago's best value for buyers seeking lifestyle and appreciation.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass covers Lakeview real estate in 2026 — from Wrigleyville to Southport Corridor, pricing for condos and single-family homes, and why this neighborhood offers Chicago's best value-to-lifestyle ratio.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass breaks down West Loop real estate in 2026 — condo prices, market trends, Fulton Market growth, and why this neighborhood leads Chicago in appreciation.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass breaks down Gold Coast real estate in 2026 — lakefront condos, luxury co-ops, pricing, and why this iconic Chicago neighborhood remains the city's most coveted address.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass shares his insider guide to Chicago's best neighborhoods for young professionals in 2026 — lifestyle, real estate, and long-term value.

Your complete guide to Lincoln Park real estate from Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass. Prices, lifestyle, schools, and why this Chicago neighborhood remains one of the city's most sought-after in 2026.