Chicago Home Search blog brings you real estate information on Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This metro area of more than 9.5 million people sprawls over nearly 11,000 square miles, with dozens of municipalities within its folds. Due to the city’s sheer size, finding the perfect home for you and your family may feel a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. We’re here to help you out with your housing search and your Chicago relocation experience, with tips on the hiring movers, top neighborhoods, and more.