Real Estate News

I’m very excited to report that our local real estate market remains strong. Sellers are still listing, and buyers are still writing offers. It’s all very encouraging. With that in [...]

Deciding to sell a home in Chicago can be a major undertaking. It comes with a lot of emotions, it’s time-consuming, and it can be downright confusing at times without the right information in [...]

Now that we’re into the new year, it’s time to stick to those home buying resolutions and make your dream of owning a home a reality. You’re probably wondering where do you start, though, [...]

For anyone who hopes to quickly sell their home, there’s a long list of steps that need to be taken before your listing ever even hits the market.  From maintenance to organization, if you don’t [...]

Believe it or not, if you’re planning to sell your home when spring rolls around, then winter is the perfect time to start prepping for a quick, uncomplicated sale. Many consider the harsh winter [...]

For decades, real estate professionals have been stressing the importance of staging a home you plan to sell. So, it makes sense that a lot of home sellers today are wondering if this tactic is [...]

As a home buyer, the up-front costs you will face can quickly become more than you originally budgeted for. That is especially true for first-time home buyers who may not have gone through the [...]

When borrowing money to purchase your new dream home, lenders will require that you also purchase insurance. Having a comprehensive homeowners’ policy with your mortgage is in effort to protect [...]

If you’re a serious home buyer, popping into the latest open houses shouldn’t be at the top of your to-do list.  The very first thing you should be doing in your home buying journey is to apply [...]

Colder weather is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time to prep and secure your home for the change of seasons. If there’s one truth about owning Chicago real estate, it’s that [...]