Buying a house is intimidating. For many, buying a property with multiple units seems even more complicated. But investing in a multi-family home is actually a solid, low-risk investment opportunity that can give you financial stability and a lot of potential to build property value! Whether you’re ready to invest …

East Water Place is one of the best kept secrets in Streeterville.  Tucked away along the south border of Ogden slip, sits a 56 unit townhome complex that offers residents a unique lifestyle in an urban setting.

Waterfront Urban Oasis - 408 E North Water Street Unit C

This waterfront …

The “Two Flat” is a major part of Chicago history. One of the most common real estate options on the market, a 2 Flat is a two-story building with a legal apartment on each floor.

Many of them were built as far back as the 1910s and continue to be …

Selling a condo in Chicago is different than selling a single-family home.  Condominium buildings are governed by their own Association which establishes rules and regulations, policies and procedures for selling and moving in/out of a unit.  When planning on selling, it is important to work with your …

Is Your Listing Agent Really Working for You?

If your real estate agent has your property on a lockbox as part of their marketing plan, is this the right agent for you? When you hire a real estate agent to market and sell your home, ask them how they handle …

Here are our best tips for home improvements that you can make yourself that will add value to your property, attract buyers and help you sell quickly and for the highest price possible.

Most buyers today are looking for certain elements in the home to be fresh and updated in …

What You Need to Know about Moving to Chicago

When most people think of Chicago, the image that comes to mind is that of bitter cold winters with wind whipping off the lake and temperatures pushing into single digits. Although it’s cold for part of the year in the Windy …

Chicago Gold Coast Market Update 2019

The Gold Coast neighborhood is well-known for its unique architectural style of homes and high-rise apartments.  Attached Single Family homes ranging in price from $220,000 to over $2.5M and Detached Single Family homes ranging from $1M to 4M+ are found here …

Investing in multi-family real estate can certainly be a daunting task, particularly in Chicago where the average price per square foot in 2025 was $224 and continues to show a steady upward trend.

Approximately half the Chicago population rent the homes they live in. In April 2025, the median rent …

As a realtor, I am regularly asked about the general state of the market in Chicago, and the impact of current and rising interest rates on home values. 

According to realtor.com 2019 forecast, interest rates are predicted to rise to just below 5.5% in 2019, and home …