Curated daily roundup of real estate market news affecting Chicagoland buyers and sellers, with commentary from Team Goddard.
Remember six months ago when everyone was holding their breath, waiting for the market to crack? Rates were stubborn, inventory was thin, and the narrative was all doom and hesitation. Well, June...
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Two pieces of news landed this week that, at first glance, seem unrelated — one about a crumbling mall in Lincolnwood, the other about $70,000 in free money for homebuyers in Chicago....
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Every week, someone sends me a link asking whether the housing market is going to crash. It's a reasonable question — 2026 has felt like a slow-motion game of chicken between buyers...
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June is here, and if you're thinking about selling your home in Bartlett, Carol Stream, Elgin, or anywhere in the northwest suburbs, you're stepping into one of the most emotionally charged real...
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There's a quiet revolution happening in real estate right now, and it's not just about interest rates or inventory. It's about the tools being used to buy, sell, and manage property —...
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Summer is here, and with it comes the annual rite of passage for renters across Chicagoland: the lease renewal notice. You open the envelope, see the new number, and ask yourself the...
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Every year, Chicago Magazine drops its big "Best Suburbs" ranking, and every year the internet argues about it for a week. The 2026 edition is out now — all 205 suburbs ranked...
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If you've been watching the Chicagoland housing market lately and wondering whether the spring surge is real or just hype, here's your honest answer: it depends entirely on which block you're standing...
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If you've been shopping for a home in the Chicago suburbs this spring and wondering whether you're losing your mind — you're not. The market is doing that to you on purpose....
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Decoding Your Doorstep: What Illinois Property Taxes Mean for Chicagoland Homeowners (and What's Being Done About It)Let's be honest: talking about property taxes isn't exactly a thrilling dinner party topic. But for...
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