By Jose Hernandez – Your Local Portage Park Real Estate Expert With 20+ Years of Experience

Portage Park has transformed from a small early-twentieth-century community into one of Chicago’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. When the streetcar system first linked the area to downtown, it became a haven for …

Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood is home to 80,000 multicultural, hardworking residents. After working diligently with the city of Chicago, 2242 N Major Ave is officially off the market. Jose Hernandez was able to get the property approved as a legal 2-flat and put it under contract all within 40 …

Just Closed! North Center / Roscoe Village

North Center and Roscoe Village are two of Chicago's best-kept secrets. Here, locals know they can find more spacious homes with antique, old-world features. The area has earned itself a charming nickname—"The Village Within the City." That's because it's filled with …

Summer is the perfect time to explore Chicago's historic Gold Coast.

This neighborhood is an architecture lover's dream, and the picturesque buildings dotting its streets exude old-world elegance. The Gold Coast is conveniently located in the middle of some of Chicago's best restaurants, green spaces, and theaters. 

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What are cap rates and how do they work? How can I use cap rates to help me find a good real estate investment? Here we’ll discuss the role cap rates play in real estate investing and what other factors are important to consider.

What is a …

Buying a home using a 203k rehab loan

Have you ever turned down a near-perfect …

Selling your multi-family property can be a complicated process. It requires knowledge of the property’s zoning history and of how to list and show units occupied by tenants. Without guided expertise, a seller can suffer financial loss and delays in the sale of their property or can even become …

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 …

If you’re interested in buying a multi-family home in Chicago, a fixer-upper is an ideal investment. A fixer-upper is a home that needs repairs and will require renovation work. 

There are many reasons to buy a fixer-upper in Chicago. If you’re picky about interior design or want a …

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 …