By Maureen Moran, REALTOR®, @properties Christie's International Real Estate. Last updated October 23, 2026. Quick answer One-bedroom condos in four north side neighborhoods sold at median prices from $250,000 (Lakeview) to $345,000 (Wicker Park/West Town) between September 30, 2025 and ... Continue Reading » about What Does a First-Time Buyer Actually Spend in Chicago?
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Ready to Buy in Chicago? Why Preparing Now Beats Waiting for a Signal
If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the "right" starter home, or waiting for some signal that it's finally time, I want to walk you through why that instinct, while understandable, may be costing you more than you realize, and the data backs it up. The National Association of ... Continue Reading » about Ready to Buy in Chicago? Why Preparing Now Beats Waiting for a Signal
The Typical First-Time Buyer Is Now 40. What That Means in Chicago
Would you be surprised to know that the typical first-time home buyer in America is now 40 years old? That is not a typo, and it is not a rough guess. It comes from the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, which tracks transactions from July 2024 through ... Continue Reading » about The Typical First-Time Buyer Is Now 40. What That Means in Chicago
