High-End Buyers Find More for Less in Rockford Over Chicago

April 07, 2026

The 2026 Rockford housing market shows increased inventory and rising prices, with a three-month average home price up over 10% to $236,363. A trend of converting rundown properties into luxury homes is attracting buyers priced out of bigger cities like Chicago. One renovated home sold for $810,000 after $350,000 in upgrades, while similar Chicago homes could cost around $3 million. Demand for high-end homes in Rockford continues to grow due to affordability.

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Ed Motto, Real Estate Broker

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Coldwell Banker - Lincoln Park

Chicago, Illinois

Get advice from a broker who lives in the neighborhood and knows the buildings and their valuations. Ed has lived in Lincoln Park, Gold Coast for 30 years and can help you with selling or leasing your property. He joined Coldwell Banker as a real estate broker in 2004. Highly respected, seasoned and recognized as the local expert representing sellers, buyers and renters in Lincoln Park, Gold Coast and downtown. He specializes in condominiums, townhomes, lakefront properties, apartment rentals. He is an active board member in his condominium and brings that expertise to assist his clients when purchasing, selling or renting their properties. Ed's network of experts and reliable contractors assist many of his clients for projects. His drive, networking, professional marketing and negotiation skills sets him apart from his peers.

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