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...
by Jeff Kropp | Nov 24, 2018 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information
Is it a good time to buy? Tis’ the Season….especially for condo buyers. If the last few months are an indication of the temperature of housing markets across the country, a period of relative calm can be expected during the last three months of the year. A trend of...
by Jeff Kropp | Nov 13, 2018 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information, Home Buying Tips
Chicago is a city of lush architectural history. Home design in Chicago is particularly unique, and a number of regionally specific styles paint large swaths of it’s neighborhoods. Ever wondered where your home sits among the heavy hitters of Chicago’s residential...
by Jenny | Oct 16, 2018 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information
Is Now Time to Buy a Home? The Winds of change are blowing… With interest rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage surpassing 5% and some home sellers reducing listing prices, that’s the million dollar question. Last week, the average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate...
by Jeff Kropp | Sep 6, 2018 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information
The Summer is coming to an end, but the Chicago Real Estate Market is still hot. There are great homes to be found in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Check out our market report to spot the latest trends in Chicago’s top neighborhoods and suburbs. Get our...
by Jeff Kropp | Jul 21, 2018 | Chicagoland Real Estate Information
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...