Whether you want to live in downstate Illinois, a condo, loft or mansion in Chicago, or find a home in the Chicago suburbs, you have numerous choices to search. The most highly populated suburbs of Chicago Naperville, Rockford, and Aurora, offer homes for every type of home buyer. Other quaint suburbs consist of LaGrange, Oak Park, and Northbrook. You will find mansions and luxury properties in suburbs along the north shore - Wilmette, Lake Forest, Highland Park and Winnetka just to name a few. Springfield is the State Capital and was once home to President Abraham Lincoln. This growing city offers the dynamic energy of a prospering city, full of adventure, history and fun. Look for homes in new communities or older Victorian types of homes with acre lots. The oldest community in Illinois is Peoria where they have an enviable standard of living, exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from their homes, safe streets, and lots of quality shopping and entertainment. Towns like Joliet, Plainfield, Carol Stream and Kankakee are close to the big city of Chicago while still maintaining the unique small town feel. If it’s nature you love, Southern Illinois offers forests, wildlife, log cabins and beautiful lakes and rivers. Search homes in Carbondale, Alton, and Edwardsville.