Chicago Apartment News and Advice

Every time the temperature breaks above 70, one of the most vital questions on apartment renters' minds turns out to be, “Does my apartment have A/C?” Veterans of renting vintage apartments in Chicago may be well…

The City of Chicago kicked off a campaign that brings together landlords and lenders to help landlords provide leniency to Chicago’s renters. Touting the program as the “first of its kind in the nation,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the Chicago Housing Solidarity Pledge in a press…

Landlords are among the first parties to receive that angsty phone call from tenants who experience an accidental lock-out. The causes for unintentional lock-outs are multitudinous: a key has gone missing; the key has broken off in the lock; tenants went out to walk the dog and left the key…

 Think of the advice you’ve heard for making pivotal decisions. “Look before you leap.” 

“Sleep on it.” 

“Never make big decisions on an empty stomach.” 

These are fine maxims to live by, but will they help you in your search for the perfect Chicago…

Chicago’s very own Reader compiled their 2019 list of the best that Chicago has to offer and let the city cast their vote. With all ballots counted, Domu was named the best apartment finder for Chicago! From one hometown original to another, we’re thrilled to be counted among the city’s best as…

Cooler temperatures are making their way to Chicago these days and apartment renters are bound to wonder, “how can I keep my apartment toasty warm without paying a fortune for my utility bill?” In Chicago apartments, maintaining a comfortable temperature in the apartment without paying steep…

Chicago beachgoers and swimmers are accustomed to wringing the most enjoyment out of the official beach season. With Labor Day already in the rearview mirror, the season is coming to an end, so it might be time to pack up swimsuits and beach towels for another season.

After all,…

Chicago apartments have been riding high on a wave of new construction in recent years. The city has seen a tremendous spike in new building construction over the last decade. Construction increased 400% from the 2010 rate according to…

Chicago streets are aligned in a user-friendly grid, but their names can prove a little more obscure. Even locals are left guessing the correct pronunciations of some of the city's more idiosyncratic street names. Take this quick verse…