From the blog
Notes on buying, selling, and renting in Chicago and the suburbs — condo and lending rules, mortgage rates, neighborhood markets, and new listings as they hit.
2833 Vernal Lane, Naperville: For Sale at $379,900 — or Rent It at $2,699/mo
Tour 2833 Vernal Lane in Naperville’s Windridge at the open house Sat Nov 14, 1–3 PM. 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome now $379,900 to buy, or $2,699/mo to rent. Neuqua Valley schools.
New Condo Lending Rules: The Building Now Has to Qualify Too
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have retired the abbreviated condo review, and the reserve benchmark rises to 15% in January 2027. What Chicago condo buyers and sellers should check before an offer.
Mortgage Interest Rates: What Actually Moves Your Rate in Chicago
What actually moves your mortgage rate as a Chicago buyer: credit, loan type, down payment, property type, and points. No rate predictions, just the levers.
Naperville’s $8.3M Record Sale: What It Tells You About the Naperville Housing Market
A Naperville mansion sold for $8.3M — a city record. What the sale reveals about the Naperville housing market in 2026, for buyers and sellers.
West Loop Condo HOAs: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
Buying a West Loop condo? Five HOA checks before you buy: reserves, assessments, rental caps, insurance, and coverage.