Recent and archived work by Carisa Crawford Chappell for The New York Times
After a decade in rentals, a couple hoped to strike the right balance for their first purchase on the north side of the city: ‘square footage versus access to coffee shops and restaurants.’ Here’s what they found.
By Carisa Crawford Chappell
With two children under 5, a couple of first-time buyers wanted a three-bedroom house with a yard to play in and an easy commute to their new jobs. Here’s what they found.
By Carisa Crawford Chappell
As their son moved to the city for college, a couple figured that buying a modest condo near campus could save money in the long run and offer appealing options for the future. Here’s what they found in Chicago’s South Loop.
By Carisa Crawford Chappell