When long-time real estate columnist Lew Sichelman reached out to us for a story on the resurgence of the townhome, we knew Taylor Johnson client Lexington Homes would have no shortage of insights to share. As a builder who has perfected the townhome over more than four decades of building in the Chicago area, Lexington Homes knows a thing or two about this classic housing type. In fact, townhomes are now the fastest-growing segment of the single-family housing construction market, as they are often a more affordable option, making them especially attractive to millennials and other first-time buyers. Read the full story to learn why townhomes are hotter than ever with both buyers and builders.

Lexington Chase is a new community of 24 townhomes in Palatine by Lexington Homes.