I’m A RealTrends-Recognized Real Estate Agent In Chicago, IL

My Awards and Accomplishments Serving the Chicago metro area, I earned recognition as a RealTrends top agent in 2025 by volume and by sides — meaning total transactions closed. I hold President's Club status at Redfin and have been in the industry since 2011, a total of 15 years. I focus on Chicago'

Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in The Loop, Chicago?

The Loop, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is seeing prices rise at a strong clip. The median sale price reached $429,793, a 10% jump from a year ago, even as homes take a median of 66 days to sell. Here's why, and what buyers and sellers should know today. The National Picture In the three months end

Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Lincoln Square, Chicago?

Lincoln Square, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a fast-rising housing market. Here's a look at what's behind the numbers and what it means for you. The National Picture In the three months ending August 2026, the median U.S. home sold for $399,000, a 2% increase from a year earlier. Affordability

Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: August 2026

Key Takeaways Cook County home prices rose 5.1% year over year in August—more than double the national rate of 2.2%—while active listings fell nearly 4%, keeping competition firmly in sellers’ favor. The median sale price reached $383,716, and over 43% of homes sold above asking, compared to just 24