Greater Chicago
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
March 7-8
If you’re considering relocating, retiring or finding a vacation home, ideal-LIVING is here to help. Whether you are just starting your search or narrowing your choices, the ideal-LIVING Real Estate Show is the perfect event for you. Scroll down past the registration form for information on exhibits and presentations.
Ideal Living Real Estate Show
Hours: Saturday 10-4pm | Sunday 11-3pmChicago Marriott Schaumburg | 50 N Martingale Road | Schaumburg, IL 60173
Greater Chicago
| Dates: | March 7-8, 2026 |
| Times: | Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM and Sunday 11 AM - 3 PM |
| Hotel: | Chicago Marriott Schaumburg |
| Address: | 50 N Martingale Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
Meet in person with representatives from the best places to live in Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, The Carolinas, Portugal, Costa Rica, and more!
Exhibits
At the Show You Can…
- Save time and money by comparing many of the best places to relocate, vacation or retire at one location near you.
- Discover top destinations that afford a high quality of life and lower taxes and cost of living.
- Explore dozens of lifestyle communities: active adult, 55+, golf, coastal, waterfront, boating and more.
- Attend and enjoy informative presentations including our most popular: How to Choose Your Ideal Place and Protecting Your Lifestyle Before and During Retirement
Plan to attend the Show to explore your options and find your ideal place to relocate, retire or vacation!
The journey is always better with a friend. We encourage you to bring along as many friends as you wish and experience this informative event together!
Receive Your Complimentary ideal-LIVING Relocation Guide at the Show.
RSVP for Express Check-in & complimentary ideal-LIVING Relocation Guide.
After you RSVP you will receive a confirmation email with a Show Pass which you will use for Express Check-in.
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Presentations
How to Choose Your Ideal Place
Saturday: 10am, 1pm | Sunday: 11am, 1pm
How do you choose the best place to live? Learn how to simplify your search by focusing on key priorities like tax-friendly states, lower cost of living, milder climate and living around people you like. Includes Relocation Guide.
Selling Your Home in Today's Market
Saturday 2:00pm, Sunday 1:30pm
If you are thinking about selling your home, learn what home improvements get the best return on investment. What about curb appeal? Kitchen and bath remodels? Should you offer inducements?
Live Your International Lifestyle
Saturday 11am
Have you ever considered living or retiring abroad? Get tips on property ownership, taxes, and cost-of-living from the experts.
Testimonials
“We attended the ideal-LIVING Real Estate Show held in Schaumburg, IL, and met with representatives from Florida to Tennessee. We attended the How to Choose Your ideal Place presentation which really got us excited about our search for our next chapter in life. We are so happy with our decision to move to Tennessee, it rejuvenated us! We feel younger, we are more active, and much happier! We cannot wait to get our day started. I wish we would have done this many years ago.”