Chicago Metro Area Real Estate
A Better Buying Experience
The inventory of listed downtown Chicago apartments for sale continues to fall.* There were 2,045 apartments for sale in downtown Chicago in the fourth quarter down 8.7% from fourth quarter 2012 when there were 2,241 apartments for sale. The percent of distressed sales (short sales and foreclosures) dropped from 12% of the inventory to 7%. […]
The inventory of listed Chicago condos for sale continues to fall.* There were 9,490 condos for sale in Chicago in the fourth quarter down 10.0% from fourth quarter 2012 when there were 10,540 condos for sale. The percent of distressed sales (short sales and foreclosures) dropped from 34% of the inventory to 21%. In October […]
The inventory of listed Chicago apartments for sale continues to drop.* There were 11,981 apartments for sale in Chicago in the third quarter down 8.5% from third quarter 2012 when there were 13,098 apartments for sale. The percent of distressed sales (short sales and foreclosures) dropped from 31% of the inventory to 20%. In August […]
The inventory of listed Chicago 2 bedroom condos for sale continues to drop.* There were 5,756 2 bedroom condos for sale in Chicago in the third quarter down 6.5% from third quarter 2012 when there were 6,159 for sale. The percent of distressed sales (short sales and foreclosures) on the market dropped from 33% of […]
With the below normal temperatures we’ve been experiencing here in Chicago lately it got me thinking about fireplaces. For some home buyers fireplaces are a “must-have” feature. Based on the current inventory 35% of Chicago condos for sale have a fireplace. That figure varies greatly by neighborhood. Downtown Chicago condos are much less likely to […]
"I appreciate the fact that you focused on what I was looking for in a condo without pressuring me into a quick sale as I've experienced in the past with other agents."
Allison
"We were very satisfied with Fran throughout the whole process and highly recommend her to others looking for a buyer’s agent. "
Ron
"Thanks so much for guiding me, a first-time home buyer new to the Chicago market, through the home buying process and to a successful condo purchase. I also appreciate how well you worked with my loan officer and attorney – what a great team!"
Mark
