Buying a Downtown Chicago 2BR Right Now: What's Actually Changed Since Last Year
For buyers — due diligence Buying a Downtown Chicago 2BR Right Now: What's Actually Changed Since Last Year Two figures moved for downtown Chicago 2BR condos over the past year, and they change what a buyer should expect walking into a search right now. The Two Numbers That Moved The median time a
Outgrowing Your Downtown Condo? Selling a 3BR Is Moving Faster Than It Used To
For sellers — situation Outgrowing Your Downtown Condo? Selling Is Moving Faster Than It Used To The downtown condo that made sense when you bought it isn't the one you need now. That means it's worth knowing what selling actually looks like right now. You've Outgrown the Space I hear a version of
Downtown Chicago Condos Are Selling Faster — and Sellers Are Still Getting Close to Full Price
Market data — Q2 2026 Downtown Chicago Condos Are Selling Faster — and Sellers Are Still Getting Close to Full Price Downtown Chicago 2BR condos sold at a median 99.27% of original list price over the trailing 12 months, compared to 98.73% in the prior 12-month period. Downtown Chicago 1BR condos
How to Read a Downtown Chicago Condo Building's Reserve Balance Before You Buy
For buyers — due diligence How to Read a Downtown Chicago Condo Building's Reserve Balance Before You Buy A reserve balance is usually one of the first numbers a downtown condo buyer asks about. It's also the number most likely to be misread on its own, because a dollar figure without context does
Selling a Downtown Condo When You're Divorcing: The Practical Sequence
For sellers — situation Selling a Downtown Condo When You're Divorcing: The Practical Sequence If you're in the middle of a divorce and you and your co-owner also need to sell a downtown condo, I want to talk to the actual situation you're in, not a generic market overview. This is about getting t
Downtown Condos Are Selling Faster Than They Were a Year Ago — Larger Units Gained the Most
Market data — Q2 2026 flagship Downtown Condos Are Selling Faster Than They Were a Year Ago — Larger Units Gained the Most A downtown Chicago 2BR condo took a median 31 days to sell over the trailing 12 months, down from 42 days the year before — an 11-day drop. The improvement is sharper for larg
You've Been Renting Out Your Downtown Condo for Years — Here's What Selling Looks Like Now
For sellers — situation You've Been Renting Out Your Downtown Condo for Years — Here's What Selling Looks Like Now You moved out of your downtown condo years ago, put a tenant in it, and let it run as a rental ever since. Now you're thinking about selling, and it's worth saying plainly: this is no
Why Financing an Older Downtown Condo Isn't the Same Process as Financing a New One
For buyers — due diligence Why Financing an Older Downtown Condo Isn't the Same Process as Financing a New One A downtown condo mortgage is underwritten twice: once for the buyer, and once for the building. A borrower can bring strong credit and a substantial down payment to the table and still ru
Deeded vs. Leased Parking in Downtown Chicago Condos: What's the Real Difference
For buyers — due diligence Deeded vs. Leased Parking in Downtown Chicago Condos: What's the Real Difference A listing that says "parking included" can mean two very different things. The question isn't only whether a condo comes with a spot — it's what kind of asset that spot actually is. The Ques