Market Updates
Cook County property taxes grew 182% between 1995 and 2024 - double the rate of inflation and faster than wages. Here is exactly where that money went and why your ass… Read more
Market Updates
If you own property in Rogers Park Township - which covers Rogers Park and Edgewater - your Board of Review appeal window is open now and closes September 1, 2026. Evi… Read more
Buyer's Advice
Second-installment bills for Tax Year 2025 went online August 18, 2026. They will be mailed by September 1 and are due October 1. Here is exactly what to look for when… Read more
Neighborhood Guides
What your budget buys, what your commute looks like, and the Uptown pocket most relocating buyers never hear about.
Seller Advice
Pricing, preparation, marketing, negotiation, and the decisions that actually affect your net proceeds when selling a home in Chicago.
Market Updates
Chicago is #1 in appreciation with sales at a 2012 low. Here's what's actually going on beneath the headlines.
Buyer's Advice
Current inventory, pricing by budget tier, architecture, the streets and buildings buyers ask about most, and what serious buyers need to understand before they start … Read more
Neighborhood Guides
Six real pros, five real cons, real prices, and a hidden pocket called Graceland West that most buyers never hear about.
Buyers
The actual numbers on Chicago condo appreciation, HOA fees, reserve fund risk, rental yields, and what Fannie Mae's 2026 changes mean for buyers - so you can decide wh… Read more
I'm Dee Savic, your trusted Chicago real estate expert, and I'm here to guide you through your relocation journey. Discover why Chicago is the perfect city for you; from its diverse neighborhoods to its cultural vibrancy, Chicago offers an unmatched urban experience. Together, we'll find a community and home that fits your lifestyle and aspirations.