Would you live next door to a cemetery?

If you are searching for a “spooky” home in Chicago, you are in luck.  According to a recent analysis, Chicago ranked third in the number of homes for sale near cemeteries. You might think that you can save money if you buy a home next to or very close to a cemetery – – you are wrong.  Homes within feet or yards of a cemetery may take a little longer to sell (and not as long as you might think) but on average they sell for more per square foot.  Homes closest to the cemetery sold for more per square foot than homes that were located more than 500 yards away.

For more details and a look at how Chicago ranked read, “Spookiest Homes on Sale: Cities With Most Listings Near Cemeteries.”