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Why Homeownership in Chicago Is More Valuable Than Ever
In today’s ever-changing housing market , one thing remains clear—owning a home in Chicago is more valuable than ever. Whether you're a...
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Jun 244 min read
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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
Many buyers are pressing pause on their plans, hoping that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a...
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Jun 53 min read
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The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market
Thinking about selling your house in Chicago? A few years ago, homes were selling rapidly and getting multiple offers well over their...
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May 293 min read
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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is...
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May 143 min read
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Chicago Real Estate: What’s Next in 2025
Meet Emily , a real estate investor in Chicago. She’s been following the city’s real estate market closely for years, and with 2025 on...
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Jan 12 min read
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How Much Rent Can I Afford on a $50K Salary in Chicago?
Picture this: you’ve landed a stable job earning $50,000 a year, and now it’s time to find a place to call home. Chicago, with its iconic...
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Nov 26, 20242 min read
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How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025
Some Highlights If you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But where do you...
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Nov 23, 20241 min read
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Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?
Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Choosing To Sell Your House: A Story From Chicago
Why homeowners are selling their houses this year? Here’s the Rachel’s story! Meet Rachel, a single mother of two living in a...
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Nov 22, 20244 min read
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Finding Your Dream Home in Chicago
The streets of Chicago hum with life, each corner echoing the stories of its vibrant neighborhoods. If you've been dreaming of planting...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
If you’re debating whether or not selling your house  is the right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Selling Your House: 2 Concerns That Hold You Back
Selling a home is a significant milestone, but it's not without challenges. Many homeowners hesitate to put their property on the market...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
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The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth
Some Highlights If you’re torn between renting or buying, don’t forget to factor in the wealth-building power of homeownership. Unlike...
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Nov 16, 20241 min read
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Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market
You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move : the housing market feels a bit unpredictable right now. From...
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Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
Are you looking to buy a home but feeling almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner,...
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Nov 15, 20243 min read
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How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?
If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house , you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will...
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Oct 12, 20244 min read
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Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market
Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected? If so, you’re bound to be frustrated by now. Maybe you’re even thinking...
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Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall
Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of...
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Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Is Your House Priced Too High?
Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. And chances are,...
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Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back
If you’ve hesitated to list your house  because you’re worried no one will buy it, here’s your sign that it may be time to talk with an...
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Sep 23, 20242 min read
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