Hey Chicago! If you’ve bought or sold a home before, you might have wondered about the difference between a CMA (comparative market analysis) provided by a real estate agent and an appraisal prepared by an appraiser. They seem to be doing the same thing, but sometimes...
I’m a Chicago real estate broker. I put myself on this list. Here is why, and who I would recommend when I’m not the right agent for the job. Most “best real estate agent” lists are garbage. Some are advertisements disguised as journalism. Some are assembled by...
Hey Chicago! When was the last time you checked out a public library? If you haven’t been by in a while, you might not know that a Chicago Public Library (CPL) card gets you a lot more than books. Museum admission, streaming movies and music, business research...
Hey Chicago homeowner! If you’re planning a renovation, or you’re buying a home where someone else already did one, we need to talk about permits. Unpermitted work can hold up a closing, tank an appraisal, void an insurance claim, or force a buyer to...
Hey Chicago! If you’ve been following along on our weekly blog, you know we cover a lot of topics related to Chicago: the beaches, pickleball courts, Michelin restaurants, school districts, and the bungalow belt are just a few of the more recent ones. We try to...
