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...
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! This week we’re back with something more real estate-related since we often get questions about the different bungalow neighborhoods around the city. In total, Chicago has more than 80,000 bungalows, roughly one-third of all single-family homes in the...
Hey Chicago! We’re well into summer, and although we know you and the family are still enjoying the sun and good vibes, the next school season is just around the corner. Two years ago, we wrote an article on the top 10 school districts in Chicago, and we thought it...
Hey there, Chicago homebuyers! Let’s talk about something that makes everyone nod knowingly during real estate conversations, even though half of us are secretly thinking, “What the heck is escrow anyway?” You know that moment. You’re talking to...
