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 11-3pm
Chicago 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



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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.”