Boyde Homes Journal

Insights for Growth-Minded Homeowners

Guides, market updates, and stories for Chicago families navigating the sell-to-buy transition.

The ADU Moment: What Chicago's Zoning Shift Actually Means for Your Home

Chicago just expanded where you can build an ADU. Here's what to know.

Chicago's February weekend is stacked. Here's the shortlist of where to be.

How growth-minded Chicago homeowners evaluate the true cost of buying before selling

How micro-units work for professionals who optimize for access over square footage

What Chicago homebuyers need to know about inspections beyond the basics

Can't afford a single-family home in Chicago? House hacking — buying a small multi-unit and renting out the other units — could be your way in.

A compassionate guide to the practical steps after inheriting property

Discovering the unexpected variety of lifestyles across Chicagoland

Occasional notes for growth-minded homeowners, shared only when there's something worth paying attention to.