With the calendar about to turn over to a new year, our real estate agents are looking ahead to the future of home buying in Chicagoland. What will the real estate market hold for us all in 2025? 

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June is National Homeownership Month — a time to highlight the benefits of owning your own home. Homeownership is a dream fo...

Updated 5/20/2025

When someone inherits a home, the first question they usually ask is, "Now what?" It can be an overwhelming situation. After all, what to do with a home you've inherited is not only a financial decision but also an emotional one. Chances are, you have a lot of memories in that home with the loved one you inherited it from.

No matter where you live, you've surely seen the house on the block that seems to sell out of nowhere, with no open houses, no showings, and no sign in the front yard. And yet somehow, suddenly, the home changes hands. For buyers, finding homes that have not yet come onto the market can provide a great opportunity to find an ideal home in a highly competitive market. Learning how to find these homes and capitalize on these opportunities can mean getting a great deal on the right property. If you're asking "how can I find homes that aren't yet on the market," keeping a few simple strategies in mind can help you find a great deal.