Spring is traditionally the busiest season for home sales, and 2026 is no exception. Sellers in NW Indiana, Naperville, and Chicagoland should know what to expect so they can plan…
One of the first questions homeowners ask when thinking about selling is simple: “How long will it take?” The short answer in 2026: Most properly priced homes in NW Indiana,…
For years, sellers were told that selling a home meant paying a single, bundled commission—often around 5–6%—without much discussion. That structure has changed since 2024. After the NAR settlement, commissions…
If you’ve owned a home for more than a few years, you’ve probably heard this advice - “Spring is the best time to sell.” That’s only part of the story.…
Lately this question has been on a lot of homeowners’ minds: “Is now the right time to sell — or am I better off waiting a year?” It’s a smart…
If you’re thinking about selling your home this year, understanding the 2026 housing market trends can help you time your listing, set expectations on pricing, and plan your next move…
How do closing costs differ between Northwest Indiana and Chicago, IL in 2026? Here’s a data-backed breakdown for home buyers comparing both sides of the border. Understanding 2026 Closing Costs…
You finally found a home that you’d like to offer, but you found out there are 4 other offers on this house already. Someone outbids you. Fine, let’s move on…
By: Leanne PottsTechnology and good-old-fashioned creativity are helping agents, buyers, and sellers abide by COVID-19 health and safety practices while getting deals done. Some buyers are touring houses virtually. Others visit…
It's a hot-and-cold picture. Illinois, as well as the Chicago Metro Area, home sales dipped more than 6% in August 2019. On the other hand, median price saw bigger increase…
"Recession" seems to be on many people's minds these days. The memory of the 2008 market collapse is still fresh. The question we want to ask is: Will the housing…
Illinois homebuyers lifted the real estate market back into positive territory in July. Both sales price and quantity increased compared to the same time in 2019. Summer selling season appears…
How has the Chinatown & Bridgeport real estate market doing for the first half of 2019? One word: Hot. Two words: Going Strong. Three Words: Time to Sell! We pulled…
Illinois housing market is experiencing a "cooler“ summer, with lower sales amount and relatively flat housing prices.
More homes for sale, favorable for buyers When we look at the average sales price for Northbrook for the past decade, it's clear that after the housing market collapse in…
Slight Fluctuations, but Still Seller's Market Morton Grove is still firmly a seller's market, with months of housing supply merely over 4 months. But we are seeing some slight price…
what can we tell from the data? We've gathered 3 years of Glenview real estate market's data, and dissected them into four groups by homes' price range. There has been…