If you’re a Chicago home buyer, this market is déjà vu all over again. There are relatively few homes for sale and home prices are rising. Chicago’s June home inventory was 24.8% lower than June 2022, with new listings down about one-third from a year ago. As of...
Real estate fraud affects home buyers and homeowners in Chicago and around the country. These scams happen year-around, but they increase during the summer when real estate activity is high. Here are two examples you’ll want to know about! Down...
If you’ve never heard of a mortgage buydown, it’s worth learning about! A mortgage buydown reduces your financing costs by temporarily lowering the interest rate. This perk may be offered by Chicago area home builders, or other sellers, as a purchase...
Bidding wars are back in popular neighborhoods as Chicago area home buyers compete for limited inventory. Available housing inventory in February 2023 totaled 17,684 homes for sale, representing a drop of 11.4% from February 2022. As of March 2023, home inventory...
We often talk about avoiding buyer’s remorse, but home sellers can feel regrets, too! In both cases, feeling post-transaction remorse can involve a lack of information, or a rushed decision. However, there are certain regrets that surround the home sales price...
Statistically, Chicago area home sales activity has declined, but home buyers are very active in the market. Here’s a look at the sales trends, along with our advice for Chicagoland buyers and sellers! According to the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®,...
