Chicago Public Schools have been hurting for quite some time due to the State’s inability to adequately budget and fund its public schools for the last 30 years. As a result, and to no shock to any Chicagoan, Chicago property tax bills will see an increase this year… but by Continue Reading
Trapped in the Trump Tower
Donald Trump officially announced his candidacy on June 16th, 2015. In the following months, the sales price for units in the Trump Tower (Chicago) dropped drastically, with the median sales price of a unit for sale falling approximately half of a million Continue Reading
Chicago Summer 2017 Festivals & Events Guide
Summer is here! It’s time to get out and enjoy the outdoors NOW because before you know it, you’ll be amidst another long, dragging Chicago winter. Not quite sure what to do? Chicago’s summer event schedule is jam-packed with fun concerts, festivals, and events every few Continue Reading
Jay Cutler & Kristin Cavallari List Lake Forest Mansion
The Chicago Bears released veteran quarterback Jay Cutler this past March an hour after the official start of the 2017 NFL season. Despite achieving the title as the Bears’ all-time passing leader, the franchise quarterback only lead the Bears to one post-game 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
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
2016 Summer Festivals in Chicago
MAYFEST: Start off the Chicago Festival Season in style with this kickoff celebration. This festival brings out the best entertainment and cuisine Chicago has to offer. Celebrating its 21st anniversary, Mayfest looks to bring the city together for good laughs and fun. Now Continue Reading
BIG News from Pearson Realty Group!
After a very successful 2015, Pearson Realty Group is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website. Remember when you were searching for that perfect house, a great investment, or information on comparative pricing? Well now our website functionality has 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
