If you’re considering selling a condo in Chicago—whether it’s in the Gold Coast, the West Loop, Edgewater, or another neighborhood—you might wonder what happens if there’s already a tenant living in it. Selling a tenant-occupied condo presents its own set of challenges, but it’s entirely possible

    Thinking about selling your condo in downtown Chicago? One of the first questions most sellers ask is, "How long will it take to sell?" The answer depends on several factors, including location, pricing, and market conditions. In this post, we’ll break down the key factors that influence the tim

Introduction Wondering what’s happening in the Downtown Chicago condo market? You’re not alone. Despite higher interest rates and shifting buyer preferences, condo prices in areas like the Gold Coast, River North, and across Downtown have shown remarkable resilience. Let’s take a closer look at key

    Selling vs. Renting a Downtown Chicago Condo   Deciding whether to sell or rent your condo in Chicago is a major decision that depends on your financial goals, market conditions, and future plans. Whether you own a high-rise condo in River North, a luxury condo in the Gold Coast, or a loft in th

If you’re helping an older relative sell a home, here are a few tips to remember that will make the process go much smoother. If you have an older relative looking to sell their longtime home (one they’ve lived in for 20-plus years), this is a unique selling situation. If you plan on helping them se

As we enter 2020, here’s a quick forecast of what our market will bring in the upcoming year. Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling a Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report Now that we’re at the beginning of another new year, I’ve been getting asked a lot lately what I think will h

If you’re unsure which mortgage loan is best for you as a homebuyer, here are four tips to help you find out. Search for All Homes Get a Home Value Report Here are four mortgage shopping tips you can use to ensure you find the right type of loan for your home purchase. Pre-Approval First, get pre-ap

There are three reasons why Chicago buyers buy during real estate’s “offseason.” Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report Chicago buyers are unique in that they buy during real estate “offseason,” and there are three reasons why. First of al

When you’re selling your home and you receive a lowball offer, how should you respond? Tune in for my tips. Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report The downtown market is shifting. We’ve noticed a lull in sales, there are more homes on the

Here are some do’s and don’ts to pay attention to as you’re going through the home inspection process. Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report For those going through the home inspection process—be they buyers or sellers—there are some do’s

If you want to keep your home renovation on track, here are three tips that will help. Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report Here are three handy tips that will help you stay sane during your home renovations.  First, begin with the end i

Earlier this year I made some predictions about how our market would be at the midway point of 2019. Now, it’s time to see whether those predictions came true. Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report At the beginning of this year, I made so

You can think of spring as the best and worst season for buying a home. Here’s a list of what you’ll love as well as what you’ll hate. Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report While opportunities are in abundance for buyers in our spring mar

If you’re in the market for some great, affordable appliances, this is where you want to go.Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report I love a small business that has great ideas. I recently left Affordable Appliances Inc. with refurbished wa

Our latest update takes a look at several neighborhoods in downtown Chicago.Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report Today we’ll be looking at our year-end numbers for 2018 and what they mean for our market in 2019.  We saw 4,842 condo, town

Could the next hot neighborhood lie in United Center/West Haven? It’s likely, and here’s why.Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report In our latest episode of “Next Neighborhood,” we’re taking a look at Chicago’s United Center community. Uni

Today I have five wintertime home maintenance and safety tips that condo-dwellers specifically can use this season.Buying a Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report Today’s home maintenance and safety tips for condo-dwellers are especially important

One unique fact about the Downtown Chicago market is that there can be two or three different markets in the same condo building. Here’s what we mean.Buying a Downtown Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Downtown Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report Here are three reasons why there

Lending expert Dana Zito-Bator joins us today to cover questions you may have regarding the relationship between student loans and mortgages.Buying a Downtown Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Downtown Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report People often ask me about whether student

Don’t assume you’re better off waiting until next spring to list your home—this fall presents a great opportunity for home sellers.Buying a Downtown Chicago Home? Search All Homes HereSelling Your Downtown Chicago Home? Get a FREE Home Value Report There are three reasons why you should consider sel