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The 4 Corners of Home Affordability: Tips for Chicago Home Buyers

The 4 Corners of Home Affordability: Tips for Chicago Home Buyers

by Ryan Gable | Aug 5, 2026 | Blogs, Home Buyer

If you are planning to buy a Chicago area home, it pays to shop and compare your options! This helps you find the best value for your home buying dollar. Here are the 4 corners of home affordability, along with examples to get you started! 1. Financing costs. The...
Chicago Summer Real Estate Forecast: Hot!

Chicago Summer Real Estate Forecast: Hot!

by Ryan Gable | Jul 6, 2026 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buyer

The Chicago area real estate market is at peak summer frenzy, and home buyers have déjà vu all over again! Here’s why the Chicagoland market is so hot, along with the best way to handle it! 3 Reasons the Chicago Area Real Estate Market is Hot 1. Summer is...
Grant Funds Available for Chicago Home Buyers in 2026

Grant Funds Available for Chicago Home Buyers in 2026

by Ryan Gable | Jun 1, 2026 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buyer, In The News

A new grant announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing provides eligible home buyers up to $70,000 in financial assistance! The Homegrown Purchase Assistance Grant is designed to help low and moderate income buyers cover down payment and...
Suburban Chicago Home Buyers Face Competitive Spring Market

Suburban Chicago Home Buyers Face Competitive Spring Market

by Ryan Gable | May 5, 2026 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buyer, Home Seller

Suburban Chicago home buyers are seeing a familiar pattern this spring: fewer homes on the market, and rising home prices! According to Mainstreet REALTORS©, the median price of a detached suburban Chicago home increased 5.5% on a year-over-year basis, reaching...

Willow Walk in Palatine: a neighborhood tour!

by Ryan Gable | Mar 26, 2026 | Blogs, Home Buyer, Uncategorized

Take a video tour of Willow Walk, a popular neighborhood in Palatine, IL! This community of quality homes is located near 1-90. https://startingpointrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Willow-Walk-neighborhood_Palatine-IL_StartingPoint-Realty.mp4 The Willow Walk...
Spring is Here for Chicago Area Home Buyers and Sellers!

Spring is Here for Chicago Area Home Buyers and Sellers!

by Ryan Gable | Mar 4, 2026 | Blogs, Home Buyer, Home Seller

Spring may not officially begin until March 20, but for Chicago area home buyers and sellers, the season turned a few weeks ago! That’s when 30-year mortgage interest rates finally reached an average of 6%, marking the lowest level in 3 years. For buyers, this...
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