Zillow’s Home-Flipping Catastrophe Shows Why Homeowners Shouldn’t Trust Automated Value Estimates

Zillow’s Home-Flipping Catastrophe Shows Why Homeowners Shouldn’t Trust Automated Value Estimates         In recent years the real‑estate world has been enamored with high‑tech valuation tools. Chief among them is Zillow’s Zestimate, an algorithm that claims to value any home at the click of a butto

O’Hare Area Bike Network Study Could Transform Our Communities

The O’Hare Area Bike Network Study Could Transform Our Communities   As a Realtor who spends his days criss‑crossing Chicagoland, I’m always excited when infrastructure projects promise to make our neighborhoods more connected. One initiative catching my eye this year is the O’Hare Area Bike Network

A Taste of Italy Comes to River North at Bally’s Chicago

A Taste of Italy Comes to River North at Bally’s Chicago It’s no secret that River North has become one of Chicago’s most vibrant districts, with new restaurants, galleries and entertainment venues breathing life into its historic streets. Now Bally’s Chicago is upping the ante by partnering with th

Chicago Home Sales: Will the Market Wake Up in 2025?

      Will the Market Wake Up in 2025? Chicago’s housing market is holding steady — but it’s far from booming. The latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show that nationwide existing-home sales in May were just 0.7% lower than a year ago. That’s not a dramatic drop, but sale