by Jeff Kropp | Feb 27, 2019 | Home Buying Tips
The total out of pocket costs to purchase a home in Chicago is equal the down payment + closing costs + a few other factors that could have an impact depending on the situation. Closing costs are separate and in addition to down payment. Closing costs are a...
by Jeff Kropp | Feb 21, 2019 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information
Good News for Buyers as the Market Corrects The real estate market data for all 77 Chicago neighborhoods shows the continued slowing of the market as predicted. The data varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, and even block to block, but in general we are seeing a...
by Jeff Kropp | Jan 16, 2019 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information
The Good: Evidence is mounting that inventory will finally improve in 2019, and we have already seen that in a few areas (especially condos). This may apply some downward pressure on prices for beleaguered home buyers. Perhaps a buyer’s market is ahead or at least a...
by Jeff Kropp | Dec 18, 2018 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information
This is a great time to buy or sell a home in some of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods and Suburbs. Our December 2018 market reports will give you the edge you need to find the home of your dreams. These guides will help answer questions that are bound to...
by Jeff Kropp | Dec 18, 2018 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information, Home Buying Tips
Property taxes are taxes paid to the county where you live to support local government. Some of the money will go to school districts for things like teacher salaries and pension, and some will go to your municipality for police and fire protection. Your tax bill will...
