Seasonal Home Maintenance in Chicago These tips for seasonal home maintenance in Chicago will help you take care of your home all year long will keep you organized and protect your largest asset. Whether you have a single-family home, a condominium, or a multi-unit building, there are things you ... Continue Reading » about Tips to Care for Your Home All Year Long
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There’s an App for That!
Get the Best Apps for Homeowners. These apps will help with home maintenance, home improvement, spring cleaning, and staying organized. Whether you are buying your first home or your fifth, these are the best apps for homeowners to help with home maintenance, home improvement, spring cleaning, ... Continue Reading » about There’s an App for That!
September 2021: How is the Chicago Real Estate Market?
Chicago Real Estate Market It's been a month, so it's time to share how the Chicago real estate market is. Here is the update for Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Old Town and Clybourn Corridor, Gold Coast, River North, West Loop, Bucktown and Wicker Park Overall volume has slowed, average sale prices ... Continue Reading » about September 2021: How is the Chicago Real Estate Market?
Real Estate Lingo
Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? Breaking down real estate terms. Every industry has its own language, and real estate is no exception. It's important to know what these real estate terms mean, so you understand the concepts and feel confident in buying a home in Chicago. Here is a list ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate Lingo
Real Estate Listing Types, Property Types and Listing Statuses in Chicago
Real Estate MLS Codes for Chicago Real Estate MLS Codes are different in every state. What do the MLS Codes for Chicago stand for? Here's a breatk down.What does it mean when the MLS code for a listing is Active Status in Chicago? There are several MLS Code categories within the Active ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate Listing Types, Property Types and Listing Statuses in Chicago
Steps from Contract to Closing in Chicago
If you are buying a home in Chicago, you need to know the steps between going under contract and going to the closing table. Whether you are buying in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Bucktown / Wicker Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, River North, or West Loop the steps are the ... Continue Reading » about Steps from Contract to Closing in Chicago
Final Walk-Through Checklist
General Guidelines for your final walk-through in Chicago: Whether you are buying in Chicago's Gold Coast, Bucktown / Wicker Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, River North, or West Loop, the main goal of the final walk-through is to confirm the home is at least 'broom clean' and in the same condition, ... Continue Reading » about Final Walk-Through Checklist
Elements of a Chicago Home Inspection
Customary inspections vary in different areas, but the most common is the Home Inspection in Chicago. What to expect when you're inspecting a home? Whether you are buying in Chicago’s Gold Coast, Bucktown / Wicker Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, River North, or West ... Continue Reading » about Elements of a Chicago Home Inspection
Real Estate Appraisals in Chicago
Everything you need to know about real estate appraisals The buyer agreed to pay what the seller was asking, so what could possibly go wrong? It can be a long road to the closing table, so it’s important to have the right professional in the room. Here’s what you need to know about ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate Appraisals in Chicago
Chicago Real Estate Market Update 2Q2021
An overview of the real estate market activity for single-family homes and condominiums & townhomes for the following neighborhoods: Lakeview, Gold Coast, Bucktown / Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, North Center, Old Town / Clybourn Corridor, River North, and West Loop / Fulton Market The national ... Continue Reading » about Chicago Real Estate Market Update 2Q2021
