Why National Housing Headlines Don't Tell You What's Happening on Your Lincoln Park Block If you've read a headline this summer about home sales "slipping," I want you to pause before you let that shape a decision about your own move. National numbers are real, and I'll walk you through them. But ... Continue Reading » about Lincoln Park Real Estate: What July 2026 Data Shows
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PRO vs. FAIR: What Chicago Owners and Renters Should Know
Updated July 28, 2026. This is a developing story at City Hall; I'll revise this post as it moves. An update, and a second ordinance nobody expected A few weeks ago I talked about the Protecting Renters Ordinance — PRO — the Mayor's proposal to overhaul the rules that govern renting in ... Continue Reading » about PRO vs. FAIR: What Chicago Owners and Renters Should Know
Why National Headlines Won’t Tell You What Your Chicago Home Is Worth
If you've read a headline this year that said something like "sellers now outnumber buyers two to one," and you felt a flicker of panic, I want you to take a breath before you make a single decision based on that sentence. Because here's something you deserve to know before anyone else tells you ... Continue Reading » about Why National Headlines Won’t Tell You What Your Chicago Home Is Worth
New Condo Financing Rules Are Coming: What Chicago Buyers and Owners Need to Prepare Fornew-condo-financing-rules-are-coming
New Condo Financing Rules Are Coming: What Chicago Buyers and Owners Need to Prepare For If you own a condo in Chicago, or you're getting ready to buy one, there's a regulatory shift heading your way that's worth understanding now, while there's still time to prepare. It's not a reason to panic. ... Continue Reading » about New Condo Financing Rules Are Coming: What Chicago Buyers and Owners Need to Prepare Fornew-condo-financing-rules-are-coming
December 2025 Chicago Real Estate Market Update | Lincoln Park
December 2025 Chicago Real Estate: What the Numbers Really Mean for Buyers and Sellers You may have a hard time believing this, but December might actually be one of the best times to make your move in Chicago real estate. I know — conventional wisdom says to wait until spring. But after 30 ... Continue Reading » about December 2025 Chicago Real Estate Market Update | Lincoln Park
Understanding Property Taxes in Chicago: What Every Homeowner, Seller and Buyer Should Know
Property taxes in Chicago are more than just a line item Absolutely — here is your fully integrated, polished blog post that now includes: ✔ Triennial reassessments✔ Township-level assessment timing✔ Homeowner + Senior Exemptions✔ Certificate of Error refunds✔ Proration at closing✔ Clear ... Continue Reading » about Understanding Property Taxes in Chicago: What Every Homeowner, Seller and Buyer Should Know
Real Estate Wire Fraud: How to Spot & Prevent This Costly Scam
Don't Fall for Real Estate Wire Fraud! You’re almost at the finish line—closing on your new home! The excitement is real… until you find out your closing funds were sent to a scammer’s offshore account. The money is gone, and so is your dream home. Think it couldn’t happen to you? ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate Wire Fraud: How to Spot & Prevent This Costly Scam
Credentials: What Do the Letters After a Realtor’s Name Mean?
Designations Can Give You the Advantage in Today’s Market Not everyone with a real estate license is a REALTOR®, but I have been a full-time REALTOR® for 30 years. I have a deep understanding of the markets, the process and I have cultivated a network of relationships with professionals. I value ... Continue Reading » about Credentials: What Do the Letters After a Realtor’s Name Mean?
Seller’s Guide: How to Ace Your Final Home Walkthrough
As a seller, the final walkthrough is one of the last steps between contract and closing the sale of your property. It’s your opportunity to confirm that the condition of the home meets the expectations agreed upon with the buyer. This final walkthrough checklist not only helps prevent last-minute ... Continue Reading » about Seller’s Guide: How to Ace Your Final Home Walkthrough
November Chicago Real Estate Market Update
Here are the trends for last month in the Single Family, Townhome, and Condo markets across the near north and west neighborhoods. See the market trends for single-family homes, townhomes and condos in Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Old Town, Lakeview, Bucktown, Wicker Park, River North, and West ... Continue Reading » about November Chicago Real Estate Market Update
Houzz Bathroom Trends Study Shows Emphasis on Universal Design, Aging, Saftey
seniorsresource.realtorSRES Marketplace November 2023By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau Homeowners are increasingly focused on aging and safety when they renovate their bathrooms, and they’re incorporating universal design features that address their future needs and are functional for people of all ages ... Continue Reading » about Houzz Bathroom Trends Study Shows Emphasis on Universal Design, Aging, Saftey
10 Smart Financial Moves to Wrap up 2023, Set Yourself Up to Thrive in 2024
seniorsresource.realtorSRES Marketplace October 2023By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau As tempting as it is to leave your year-end financial to-dos until December, you’re better off getting started months earlier. Now. After all, the time between November and the new year can be a mad dash with holiday ... Continue Reading » about 10 Smart Financial Moves to Wrap up 2023, Set Yourself Up to Thrive in 2024
