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Illinois is a midwestern prairie state that covers more than 56,000 square miles. The Illinois River runs through the state from northeast to southwest. Bounded on the west by the Mississippi River, on the northeast by Lake Michigan, and on the south by the Ohio River, Illinois is an agricultural state with strong industrial and insurance centers. Illinois' capital is Springfield and its major cities include Chicago, Rockford and Peoria.

The capital city of Springfield is a quiet agricultural town with a heritage built around Abraham Lincoln's residence. The population is fairly well-educated and employment is dominated by government and healthcare providers. Healthcare in the area is better than average, and Springfield has a low cost of living.

Chicago, also known as the "Windy City," is the commercial, industrial, and cultural hub of the midwest. Passenger and freight transportation are essential pillars of the economy here, as are commercial and manufacturing businesses. Chicago is a city of "neighborhoods" and is extremely economically diverse. Chicago's numerous amenities include museums, restaurants, sports and performing arts venues, and quality higher education. Higher cost of living, crime, long commuting times, and urban sprawl which are typical of many large cities are also a factor here.

Located 80 miles west of Chicago is the small town of Rockford, whose economy is built upon agriculture, aviation, aerospace, precision tools, and medicine. The once-neglected economy of Rockford is being revitalized by new commuter access, low housing costs, and downtown and waterfront rehabilitation. Peoria is a small community located in north-central Illinois. One of the oldest cities in the state, Peoria is a business, industrial, and agricultural center where healthcare quality is above average and cost of living is low.

On this page you will find Illinois real estate listing services as well as selected realtors and real estate agencies in the State of Illinois. For your convenience, this page also provides access to Illinois real estate directories and realtor resources. A list of housing finance resources for the State of Illinois can be found on this Illinois Housing Finance Agencies web page. Whether you're buying or selling a home in Illinois, this wealth of information can help you get the ball rolling.

Illinois Real Estate Listings

Zillow Real Estate > Illinois

Find homes for sale, apartments for rent, mortgage information, and real estate agents in Illinois. Real estate listings can be filtered by price, home type, and number of bedrooms.
www.Zillow.com
Illinois Real Estate Listings

Find homes for sale in Illinois using a map or drop down menu.
www.Realtor.com

Illinois Real Estate Agencies

Baird & Warner

Independent real estate company, founded in 1855.
www.BairdWarner.com
Coldwell Banker Honig Bell

Premier real estate company serving the Chicagoland southwest suburbs.
www.CBHonig-Bell.com
Coldwell Banker Primus Realty

This real estate firm serves Chicagoland, Fox River Valley, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
www.CBPrimus.com
RE/MAX of Naperville

Residential and commercial real estate firm serving Naperville, Downers Grove, and Western Chicagoland.
www.BigBrokers.com

Illinois Real Estate Directories

Illinois Custom Homes

Illinois custom home builder directory, including location and contact information as well as website links.
Custom-Home-Builders.RegionalDirectory.us
Illinois Manufactured Homes

Illinois manufactured home supplier directory, including location and contact information plus website links.
Manufactured-Homes.RegionalDirectory.us
Open Directory > Illinois Real Estate

Illinois real estate directory from the Open Directory.
www.DMOZ.org

Illinois Realtor Resources

Illinois Division of Real Estate

Real estate licensing and regulatory body.
www.idfpr.com/DRE.asp
Illinois Association of Realtors

Statewide realtor advocacy organization.
www.illinoisrealtor.org/