Buying or selling a home in Chicago means understanding a city of neighborhoods, each with its own housing stock, pricing and pace. Camille Canales has lived and worked in Chicago for more than 20 years, and with her team at Compass she has closed more than 600 buyer and seller transactions totaling over $316 million in sales. From vintage greystones in Logan Square to high-rise condos in River North, we help buyers find the right home and sellers get the most for theirs.

Our Chicago Track Record

• 610 closed transactions for buyers and sellers
• 418 buyers represented and 192 homes sold for sellers
• $316 million in total sales volume
• Deals in 68 zip codes across Chicago and the suburbs
• 72 closings and $43.5 million in 2025, our strongest year by sales volume

Chicago Neighborhoods We Serve

Our team works throughout the city, with our offices on Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square and Wicker Park. Choose a neighborhood below for recent sales, market numbers and answers to common questions.

Northwest Side

• Logan Square: Our home base and our busiest neighborhood, known for its boulevards, greystones and two-flats, and the restaurants along Milwaukee Avenue.
• Bucktown: One of the city's premier single-family neighborhoods, with a median sale price above $1 million and the 606 trail along its southern edge.
• Wicker Park: Victorian mansions, vintage condos and the shops of Six Corners, with less than a month of inventory and homes selling in about nine days.
• Humboldt Park: More than 200 acres of park, Paseo Boricua along Division Street, and greystones and multi-unit buildings priced below neighborhoods to the east.
• Avondale: Workers' cottages, two-flats and new construction just north of Logan Square, with a growing restaurant and brewery scene.
• Irving Park: Old Irving Park's Victorians, the Villa District's bungalows and real yards, with Blue Line and Metra access.

North Side

• Lincoln Park: Tree-lined blocks of rowhouses and greystones next to the zoo and the lakefront, in one of Chicago's most competitive markets.
• Lake View: Wrigleyville, the Southport Corridor, Northalsted and Belmont-Broadway, with the widest range of condos and homes on the North Side.
• Roscoe Village: Quiet, family-friendly streets and a popular move-up neighborhood for condo owners looking for more space.
• Lincoln Square: A walkable stretch of Lincoln Avenue surrounded by bungalows, greystones and vintage condos, with three Brown Line stops.
• Andersonville: Independent shops along Clark Street, vintage courtyard buildings and some of the tightest inventory in the city.

Downtown and South Side

• River North: High-rise condos, loft conversions and the gallery district, steps from the Riverwalk and the Loop.
• Bridgeport: One of the best values near downtown, with brick cottages, two-flats and a growing arts scene.

Looking for something else? Browse all of our Chicago neighborhood guides.

What Our Clients Say

"What we like best about Camille is her approach. She always puts the client first, not the close. Camille provided us a 'white glove' approach, and we were not the easiest of clients. I'm analytical and risk-averse, so I ask tons of questions and send lots of emails. Camille either knew the answers or brought in the right experts. It really put us at ease. Her team shares her values, so whenever we worked with them, it felt like we were working with Camille herself. I can't recommend her enough!"

"Camille is amazing to work with and I have never had a better experience. She is thoughtful, honest, and an incredible advocate for you and all that you need. I have bought and sold previously, and this time was the most complicated and also the easiest because of Camille and her team."

Read more on Google and Zillow, see our awards, or visit our testimonials page.

How We Help Buyers and Sellers

Camille Canales founded the team and personally guides the strategy on every deal, backed by a full team of Compass agents, transaction coordinators and marketing staff.

• For buyers: neighborhood and building research, access to off-market homes through Compass Private Exclusives and our off-market listings, offers built to stand out on more than price, and dedicated support for first-time buyers and clients moving to Chicago.
• For sellers: pricing based on the closest comparable sales, our 3-phased marketing plan, Compass Concierge to fund pre-sale improvements, and bridge loan options if you need to buy before you sell.

Chicago Real Estate FAQs

What is the Chicago housing market like right now?

Across the Chicagoland MLS, the median sale price was about $340,000 over the 12 months through June 2026, with roughly 2.8 months of supply and a median of 17 days on market. Most of the city neighborhoods we serve are moving much faster, with less than two months of supply and homes going under contract in one to two weeks. Each neighborhood page above has the latest local numbers.

Which areas do you cover?

We work throughout Chicago, with the most experience on the Northwest and North Sides, and we also help clients in nearby suburbs such as Evanston and Oak Park. Our offices are at 2644 N Milwaukee Ave. and 1643 N Milwaukee Ave.

Do you work with first-time buyers?

Yes. First-time buyers are a big part of our business. We walk you through pre-approval, choosing a neighborhood, understanding condo assessments and inspections, and competing when the right home comes up. Learn more on our first-time homebuyers page.

How do I find out what my home is worth?

Start with a free home valuation. We'll follow up with a pricing analysis based on recent comparable sales in your neighborhood and, often, your building.

Ready to Buy or Sell in Chicago?

Call Camille Canales Group at 773-377-9200 or visit one of our offices on Milwaukee Avenue.