{"id":81968,"date":"2020-09-29T07:32:11","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T07:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=81968"},"modified":"2023-01-16T14:47:52","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T14:47:52","slug":"accommodation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/chicago\/accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Accommodation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<h2>Chicago Accommodation Guide<\/h2>\n<p>Since 2008, the US has to deal with an economical slowdown. The unemployment rate has never been so high and neither have the number of foreclosures. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Chicago metropolitan area, during the first half of 2009, has lost 164,000 jobs, compared with just 49,000 jobs lost in 2008, and 43,500 lost in 2007. It is well known that the job market drives the demand for apartments and houses. It should not be surprising, then, that this situation has had two negative consequences on the local rental market:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The overall vacancy rates have increased in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/chicago\/\">Chicago<\/a> (5% in the second half of 2007; 7% in 2008; 2% in the second quarter of 2009).<\/li>\n<li>The rent rates have fallen of 1.5% since the beginning of 2009. This trend is expected to continue in 2010.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the real estate market trend is rather bad for the local economy, however, it is rather a good opportunity for expatriates who will benefit from a larger offer with reduced prices. If you wish to buy, the trend is the same: prices are decreasing.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, renting is much more expensive than in Europe, for instance. So be prepared to pay twice or sometimes three times what you paid in your home country.<\/p>\n<p>The average quality of the accommodations is rather good, with lots of new buildings downtown and in the south Loop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Before choosing somewhere to live in Chicago thoroughly research all areas. This decision will have a direct impact on your way of life in this city.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Choose your children\u2019s school first and then look for an accommodation as the area you live in may determine the school your child can attend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>The US Social Security administration also advises you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a Social Security number.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>Chicago can be extremely hot in summer but very cold in winter. Bear this in mind when searching for accommodation; you&#8217;ll need good AC and heating!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>Subscribe to a local Newspaper. We advise the Chicago Tribune. It is a good way to get familiar with both the city and what is going on.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.greatschools.net\/city\/Chicago\/IL\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greatschools.net\/city\/Chicago\/IL\">http:\/\/www.greatschools.net\/city\/Chicago\/IL<\/a><br \/>\nA website that provides an overview of schools in Chicago<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/\">http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nThis the web site of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) that will keep you up to date with travel information, CTA fares and timetables.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.expatmum.blogspot.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.expatmum.blogspot.com\/\">http:\/\/www.expatmum.blogspot.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nBlog of an expatriate Brit in Chicago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Chicago is home to North America\u2019s tallest building \u201cSears Tower\u201d, which has 110 floors. From its Sky-deck at 103rd floor you can see all the way to neighboring states of Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin\u2026 40 to 50 miles away.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Chicago Accommodation Guide Since 2008, the US has to deal with an economical slowdown. The unemployment rate has never been so high and neither have the number of foreclosures. 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