The real estate issue

	Where to buy in Chicago: Dropping home prices means it might be time to buy.
	Motivated sellers: Some folks are desperate to sell their homes.
	Buying a foreclosure: One Chicago couple tries to find a foreclosure worth buying.
	What are foreclosures and short sales: A Realtor dishes on these risky but potentially rewarding chances to buy property.
	I bought a foreclosure: Was it worth it to buy the wreck next door?
	The true costs of house fixes: Lower labor prices mean that house repairs are cheaper—but they’re still not cheap.
	Renter upgrade: The current rental market means you can get a better apartment for less money: We prove it.
	A letter from your realtor: Looking to sell? Save your Realtor some time and effort, and listen up.
	How to make a low offer: Heed these tips on underbidding Chicago real estate.
	Real estate jargon redefined: Old sales terms take on new meaning in a bum economy.
	Negotiate your rent: Unleash these haggling tactics on your landlord.
Web exclusive:
	Photo gallery: Take a closer look at the available properties listed in this issue.
Plus:
	Find your place in Chicago: New city-sponsored home-buyer incentives make renting look ridiculous.
	Real estate incentives: Sellers sweeten real-estate deals with cash, cars…even canoes.
	Foodie neighborhoods: We rate a few Chicago neighborhoods on a scale of 1 to 10 for the things that matter most to foodies.