Uptown Neighborhood Profile

Uptown is a neighborhood on Chicago’s north side that sits along Lake Michigan. Its boundaries are Foster Ave. on the north, Lake Shore Drive on the east, Montrose Ave. on the south and Ravenswood Ave. to the west. Popular areas within Uptown include Sheridan Park,...

July 2018 Market Report

The Chicago real estate market started to really pick up in June. Lots of homes sold quickly, but there are still plenty of great homes for sale. I’ve looked through the numbers and picked my top neighborhoods and suburbs to search for homes. Top Chicago...

When to Shop for a Mortgage

Many first time home buyers are uncertain about when to shop for a mortgage and how to do so. It’s probably easier and less time consuming than you think. Here are some quick tips on shopping for a mortgage: You only need to talk to one bank initially All banks...

Ravenswood Neighborhood Profile

Ravenswood is a neighborhood on Chicago’s north side. The neighborhood is nestled between Montrose Avenue on the south and Foster Avenue on the north; its western border is the Chicago River, and its eastern border is Clark Street. Ravenswood is commonly associated...

June 2018 Market Report

Housing inventory is finally picking up in many Chicagoland Neighborhoods and Suburbs. If you’ve been having a hard time finding the right home to purchase, this is a great time to take a second look. We saw a lot of new homes come on the market in the last...