Hi Kate,

You really have to do a lot of looking into this yourself.

You see, there's a very "stricked" law that we as agents can't violate and that's called "STEARING". Stearing is where you ask to go to a certain location based on a certain classification of people who you want to live with. If we then "direct" you to those areas, then it's stearing.

I agree that Naperville is probably number one, but don't overlook Oak Brook, which has some of the best shopping sites in the Chicago area. People drive from Chicago to shopr there, it also has some of the finest restaurants and it's centrally located with 3 interstate highways intersecting it. It Health club is one of the best there is. It's home of McDonalds so that's a big plus:)

Kate,
There are a lot of young hip suburbs out there. It depends on where you are looking to move; the north suburbs, the west suburbs or the south suburbs. Since I dont know, I will tell you where I have been seeing a lot of young people move to.
When looking at the north suburbs, I would probably have to say Schaumburg. There is a lot to do up there. They have great eatery, fun nightlife, and great shopping. Real Estate is a little higher up there, but the places are very nice.
The western suburbs I would have to say Naperville, and leaning towards "downtown" Naperville. Once again, the resturants out there are very good. They also have a great nightlife that has an array of bars you can walk to. The shopping around there is very nice as well. The downtown real estate is a little expensive for young people, but 5 minutes out is very resonable.
For the south suburbs I would have to say Lockport. Lockport is by far the most popular with young couples, because it has a wide selection of new townhomes with modern features that young people like. It is also very affordable for young couples. However, they lack a good nightlife, and the shopping is up and coming. I think 5 years from now this will be more appealing on those aspects. But it is very close to surrounding suburbs that have great shopping and right off 355 to get to the city.
These are my 3 top choices I see young people looking at in there respective locations. I work with a ton of first time buyers all over the greater chicago area, and would love to answer any questions you have regarding real estate.

Matt Laricy
Americorp Real Estate
Brokers Associate, e-PRO
mlaricy@americorpre.com
708-250-2696

Good Morning, Kate!
Many of the Chicago suburbs have much to offer the young, but Naperville and it's unique downtown area and nightlife stand out above the rest. Schaumburg, Mt. Prospect and Park Ridge also have a lot to offer.
If you have any questions, or need help finding a home/condo/etc., please feel free to email me or call me anytime.
Have a great day!
Marge Ruff
(708) 275-7102
ruffhouses@att.net