Chicago area home prices aren’t as steep as other major cities. But for some first-time homebuyers, they’re still too expensive. According to a recent study by ApartmentList, published in the Chicago Tribune, about 1 in 5 millennial renters are quitting...
Millennial home buyers have struggled against high student debt loads, rising home prices, the Great Recession and now the pandemic. But here in Chicago, Millennial home buyers are doing better than most of their counterparts around the country. This insight...
Chicago home buyers haven’t had it easy. Home prices have been rising while home inventory has been shrinking. When a home in your price range becomes available, being too picky can mean missing out on the opportunity to become a homeowner. This doesn’t...
Chicago home buyers haven’t let the pandemic discourage them from home ownership! During the month of April, we continued to write new purchase offers. Meanwhile, most of our transactions from March have closed or are on schedule to do so. Only two of our...
If you’re waiting for spring to buy your first Chicago home, stop waiting! Springtime home shopping is an outdated tradition, and following the herd could cost you opportunities. Here’s a few reasons why! The tradition of spring and summer home...