Archive for Chicago Real Estate News
Rent Outpaces Home Price Game for Homes in Chicago
It’s time to be looking for somewhere to buy, not rent for homes in the Chicagoland area! That’s because the rent is rising across the Chicago metro area; year over year, rent has jumped up 5.6 percent, which is more than double the national average of 2.4 percent, according to a new study by Trulia. [Read More]
Building Safety Month: Smoke Alarms
May is designated as Building Safety Month by the National Association of Home Builders. In this post, we’ll take a look at why fire alarms are a necessity for every Chicago homeowner, even with today’s technology. Smoke alarm systems are crucial to your family’s safety. These little devices can mean the difference between life and [Read More]
Realtor Shopping: Dos and Don’ts
Selling your real estate in Chicago can be made or broken by your choice of Realtor®. The ideal Realtor is passionate in their career, and has a large breadth of knowledge on your specific area. However, what other factors are important to ensure you find a Realtor who is right for you? Background. It is [Read More]
Young Professionals Happy in the Windy City
Great news for Chicago residents: a new study from Forbes places Chicago as one of the best places for young professionals. Chicago came in at number four on the list, tied with Washington D.C. and San Diego, Calif. in a study compiled by CareerBliss.com. The study on Forbes.com was based on analysis from more than 45,000 employee generated [Read More]
Illinois Homeowners Affected By Severe Weather Receive Recovery Aid
Following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Agency’s announcement that federal disaster aid is now available to the State of Illinois, it has ordered federal aid to enhance recovery efforts made by state and local governments in areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred from April 16 to [Read More]
Nominate a Good Neighbor REALTOR
Know a Chicago REALTOR® that is doing as much good in the community as they are doing for the Chicago new homes market? REALTOR® Magazine is now accepting nominations for its Good Neighbor Awards. The National Association of REALTORS®’ annual Good Neighbor Awards program, which is in its 14th year, recognizes REALTORS® who’ve made an [Read More]
