Chicago homeowners are in better financial shape than renters when it comes to monthly cash flow, according to a study by PropertyShark and RENTCafe. The study examined the median incomes, monthly living expenses and the housing costs of homeowners and renters in 50...
If you’ve been a little frustrated by your Chicago home search, you’re not alone. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the inventory of single-family homes dwindled down to 3.8 months of supply during June. A year ago, single-family home inventory...
Buying your first Chicago home involves a great deal of decision making! While you may feel daunted by this, you can take a lot of fear and uncertainty out of the home buying process with some advance planning. Once you have attended a first-time home buyer seminar...
StartingPoint Realty is back with the latest update from the Chicago area real estate market! Sales may be down, but interest rates are rising and demand is still high! We’re providing buyers and sellers with a market update based on what we’re...
The list price of any Chicago home is seldom absolute. The actual sales price that seals the deal could be well above, or below, the original list price. So, once you’ve found the right home, how much should you offer for it? There’s no simple answer...
As a first-time Chicago home buyer, you’ll be excited, and maybe a little nervous, as you tour homes for sale. Whether you’re at a scheduled showing, or visiting open houses and model homes, you’ll probably meet the seller’s agent. This person...
