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Posts tagged "Buying"

Want Cheaper Rent? Buy It

Want Cheaper Rent? Buy It
Don’t want to pay high rent?  Buy the place from your landlord.  Okay, it may not be that simple but recent stats show that the market has already started moving that way. The Wall Street Journal released third quarter stats showing that Chicago is one of 12 metro markets where the cost of ownership is... Read more »

How Many Homes Are Underwater?!

Courtesy sacramentowaterdamageteam.com Crain’s reported earlier this week that 25% of Chicago area homes have mortgages larger than the current value of their home. Before you current homeowners rush to your nearest agent for a CMA (comparative market analysis), let’s take a closer look at these numbers  and what they mean for potential buyers and sellers... Read more »

To Buy Or Not To Buy?

Actor David Tennant as Hamlet Courtesy ABC Australia We are now in that strange time of year where real estate takes a backseat to holiday parties, overeating, and last-minute shopping that consumes us from Thanksgiving to January 1.   Those of you on the fence may want to think about making a move (pun intended). ... Read more »
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Welcome (Back) To Your Blog

The Condoist is back to blogging and happy to be a part of ChicagoNow! First time here?Well, welcome to your blog! We call it like it is, and that is really what it’s about- you. Your home, your neighborhood, and your life. Yes, this blog is for you.  Aren’t you lucky? Even though this is... Read more »