Announced: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Starting in 2017 for the first time since 2006, the Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the maximum loan limits for "conventional" mortgages across the country. One-unit properties will increase their loan limits from Continue Reading
Do you qualify for the Property Tax Rebate?
Beginning October 1st, all property tax rebate applications will be accepted at 25 neighborhood citywide locations. The rebates range between $25 - $200, however all applicants must apply in person. The deadline for applications is November 30th and rebates Continue Reading
“The Starbucks Real Estate Effect”
“To inspire and nurture the human spirit - one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.” While it remains to be confirmed that none of the three founders of Starbucks possess the power of foresight, it remains extremely uncanny the truth to which the Starbucks Continue Reading
Navy Pier’s Futuristic Redesign and what it means for the City of Chicago
As the summer comes to a close, it is important to relish the time that we have left with this warm and sunny weather before the 9 month drought. And while most Chicagoans try to stay away from the tourist infested traffic jam that is Navy Pier, it still Continue Reading
Top 6 Projects Under Construction Poised to make an Impact in Chicago
(1) Vista Tower (scheduled completion in April 2020) Rivaling the Willis and Trump towers, the Vista seeks to make an immediate impact as the third tallest building in Chicago. Designed by Chicago architect Jeanne Gang, this elegant building boasts not only Continue Reading
City of Chicago Home Buyer Assistance Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel in conjunction with the City of Chicago Council has established the Home Buyer Assistance Program to promote homeownership for more working families. The program is open to those who are buying or refinancing a home with an existing mortgage. Qualified Continue Reading
Tesla Powerwall Hits Chicago Market
One year later after Elon Musk unveiled the Powerwall, this solar powered, battery backup system is now hitting the market. This $3,000, 4ft tall, 214 pound device is now available for install in your home in Chicago. The Powerwall is a home battery that charges using solar Continue Reading
Chicago home prices continue to tick up in 2016
Chicago median home sale prices continue to tick up in 2016 setting new record prices since April 2009. Despite the recent Fed decision to raise interest rates by 0.25% in December, sale prices continued to increase in December 2015 and January 2016. This rate hike Continue Reading
Ukrainian Village Ranks as the Nation’s Hottest Neighborhood in 2016
While not one of Chicago's more dominant commercial hotspots, this 'hood on the near west side of Chicago has just been rated by Redfin as the #1 hottest neighborhood in America for 2016. But why? The report states that the ranks are based off of page views and favorites Continue Reading
Pearson Realty Group Gets #1 Team in Chicago!
Congratulations to Kirby Pearson, the REO division and sales team for ranking 23rd in the nation for transactions by sides in 2014. This puts the Pearson Group team ranked 2nd in the State of Illinois and 1st in Chicago among residential real estate sales teams. As Continue Reading
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