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Fall Home Staging Tips for Chicagoland Home Sellers

Fall Home Staging Tips for Chicagoland Home Sellers

by Ryan Gable | Sep 4, 2026 | Blogs, Home Seller

According to some Chicago area residents, fall is the best season of the year! Sunlight becomes less intense, the nights cool down, and the humidity drops. Trees change color and transform our landscape. Thanks to mild weather and beautiful scenery, Chicago home sales...
Suburban Chicago Home Buyers Face Competitive Spring Market

Suburban Chicago Home Buyers Face Competitive Spring Market

by Ryan Gable | May 5, 2026 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buyer, Home Seller

Suburban Chicago home buyers are seeing a familiar pattern this spring: fewer homes on the market, and rising home prices! According to Mainstreet REALTORS©, the median price of a detached suburban Chicago home increased 5.5% on a year-over-year basis, reaching...
Spring is Here for Chicago Area Home Buyers and Sellers!

Spring is Here for Chicago Area Home Buyers and Sellers!

by Ryan Gable | Mar 4, 2026 | Blogs, Home Buyer, Home Seller

Spring may not officially begin until March 20, but for Chicago area home buyers and sellers, the season turned a few weeks ago! That’s when 30-year mortgage interest rates finally reached an average of 6%, marking the lowest level in 3 years. For buyers, this...
Pre-Sale Inspections: Tips for Chicago Home Sellers

Pre-Sale Inspections: Tips for Chicago Home Sellers

by Ryan Gable | Feb 4, 2026 | Blogs, Home Seller

Home inspections aren’t just for home buyers! Pre-sale inspections can be a wise investment for home sellers. Finding potential issues before you list for your home for sale can save you time, money and headaches down the road. Here’s why! Home inspections are a...
Chicago Buyers Want a Home for the Holidays!

Chicago Buyers Want a Home for the Holidays!

by Ryan Gable | Dec 2, 2025 | Blogs, Home Buyer, Home Seller

Selling your Chicago area home during the holidays can attract buyers, because buyers are looking for holiday-ready homes! About 60% of surveyed Gen Z and Millennial buyers said that finding space for holiday gatherings influenced their home search. About 47% of Gen X...
Chicago Area Home Inventory Falls Back in Autumn

Chicago Area Home Inventory Falls Back in Autumn

by Ryan Gable | Nov 2, 2025 | Blogs, Home Buyer, Home Seller

Chicago area home inventory dropped during September, while home sales remained steady. Here’s the latest market data from Illinois REALTORS©, along with our own insights!  The number of homes for sale in the City of Chicago was 22% lower during September...
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