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...
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...
It isn’t your imagination: buying your first Chicago area home is harder today than it was a few years ago. Here’s the difference in market conditions over the past five years! Home prices in the City of Chicago increased by an average of 30% between 2020...
As a Chicago home buyer, there are a few big-ticket repairs you hope to avoid for a long as possible. Among these are roof replacements, which can range anywhere from $10,000 up to $40,000 or more. There are a ton of variables in roof replacement costs: home size,...
Home insurance policies are becoming more expensive, due to extreme weather, rising home values, and the increasing cost of home repairs. As insurance companies become more selective about who and what they will cover, there are a few things Chicago home buyers should...