Looking to buy a Chicago area home in the New Year? This is the perfect time to prepare for your mortgage approval! The better your financial preparation, the better odds you have of a mortgage approval. Also, with a good credit score and down payment, you will...
2025 is almost here! We’ll soon begin a new year of opportunities for Chicago home buyers and sellers. If you’re looking for insights on future conditions, here are 5 things that will affect Chicago area real estate! 1. Mortgage interest rates. As of...
After years of below-normal home inventory, the Chicago real estate market is starting to loosen up! The number of homes for sale increased month-over-month for Cook, Lake, DuPage and Will counties, bringing more opportunities to the market for Chicagoland home...
Before you begin your Chicago area home search, it pays to have a plan of action! First, obtain a mortgage pre-approval from a local, trustworthy lender. This will confirm your home buying readiness and identify your price range. It also shows home sellers that you...
Ever make a purchase that just didn’t work out? With most retail items, you can return the product to the store for an exchange or refund. No problem. But when you buy a home, you’re making the most expensive purchase of your life, with no takebacks....
Home prices in the Chicago suburbs have been rising month-over-month since May 2023. According to market data from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®, a low inventory of Chicago area homes for sale continues to pressure home prices. This was the story for home...
