| Source | Chicago Reporter |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 16, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 16, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagoreporter.com/can-you-really-buy-a-1-home-in-chicago-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ |
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Chicago $1 homes aren’t what they sound like. The city sells vacant lots to
developers for $1, and the new homes sell at market rate.
_[ This story ][3] was produced by The VP Chicago, an independent, community-
centered newsroom covering Chicago’s South Side and South suburbs. _
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