The homes available in the Chicago area are traditional family type homes in clean and well kept neighborhoods, and many larger estate type homes that are more expensive with all modern conveniences and amenities and are fairly typical for the upscale Chicago IL real estate bargains available today.Along with these upper end single family homes are condominiums and townhomes built in recent years in modern, gated complexes. The condos require minimal maintenance and upkeep which makes them perfect housing choices for the working couple or single professional, or the newly retired person.  Older more traditional type single family homes are located in traditional type neighborhoods that are safe, clean and well maintained by the city.  Chicago IL real estate also has available many commercial and business properties for sale and for lease and in great areas.