MRED cut off Zillow’s listing feed for the Chicago area. Here’s what actually happened, what it means for buyers and sellers, and why the market is still fully accessible — just not where you’ve been looking.
Lake County Real Estate in May 2026 — What the Numbers Actually Mean
The median sale price in Lake County hit $390,000 in March 2026, up 4% year over year. Here’s an honest read on what the numbers mean for buyers and sellers right now.
Why I Pay the Transaction Fee — And Why You Should Ask Your Agent If They Do
Most agents charge a transaction fee on top of their commission. There’s even training on how to convince you to pay it. Here’s why I cover it myself — and what it says about how I do business.
Did You Know – Buyer’s Market
1. Did you know that it’s a buyer’s market? 🤯 In most suburbs of Chicago, and even most spots in the city of Chicago, it’s currently a buyer’s… Read more “Did You Know – Buyer’s Market”
Is Your Pre-Approval too High?
If you know what a pre-approval is and you know what I’m referring to in the title, then the quick answer is: No. Never. For a seller… Read more “Is Your Pre-Approval too High?”
Obsessing over “The Deal”
There’s no magic to a successful deal. Buyers and sellers who have a high level of understanding of where they fall within the market have a better… Read more “Obsessing over “The Deal””
Rent-to-Own and Seller-Financing… Who has the upper hand?
Renting To Own and Seller Financing are 2 things that get thrown around a lot. Most people who offer these options don’t have a full understanding of… Read more “Rent-to-Own and Seller-Financing… Who has the upper hand?”
Strengthening Your Offer with More than Price
It would seem that the housing market is still on a steady rise, and getting back to “normal.” This means that as we approach the spring and summer,… Read more “Strengthening Your Offer with More than Price”
You don’t need to sell your home to buy the next one!
I’m genuinely excited about this post. This post should apply to everyone who has enough time left in their life to move at least one more time.… Read more “You don’t need to sell your home to buy the next one!”
The people of Libertyville have spoken!
Hello all! If you’re reading this, you must have some tie to me and/or Libertyville, and I wanted to fill you in on the progress of the… Read more “The people of Libertyville have spoken!”