by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jun 19, 2026 | Current Trends
Hungry Chicago Homebuyers Devour Up to $70k From New Purchase Assistance Program In the hunt for a Chicago home, or know someone that is? This week, the Chicago Department of Housing announced the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program, which will provide grants up to...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | May 7, 2026 | Current Trends
Chicago History is Made as Chicago Prices Explode Key Takeaways for March 2026For second month in a row, Chicago home market explodes at growth exceeding five times the rest of the nation. Home prices beat USA prices in both city and suburbsThe median price of homes...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Mar 7, 2026 | Current Trends
Chicago Housing Market Cooling Down? Here’s What to Know Here are the biggest takeaways from the latest data on the local housing market. Home Prices Flatten In CityThe median price of homes sold in Chicago in January was $345,000, according to the Chicago Association...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jan 30, 2026 | Current Trends
Chicago #1 in the USA in Home Price Growth Chicago’s home prices are rising faster than those in any major U.S. metro area, according to the Case-Shiller Indices. In November, Chicago-area home values were up 5.7%, the index says. That is #1 out of 20 major...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Aug 14, 2024 | Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
What Kind of Buyer’s Agent Should I Hire? ILEBA asked Jeff Kropp, owner of long-time exclusive buyer brokers The Home Buyer Agents, what consumers should do if they plan to buy a home in 2024. The most important thing to do when considering buying a home is to slow...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | May 17, 2024 | Getting Started Buying a Home, Home Buying Tips, The Home Buying Process
NAR Settlement: Will Buyers Really Need To Pay Buyer Agent Commissions? What Were Terms of Settlement? You’ve probably heard the news that there are changes coming in terms of how real estate commissions are paid. The National Association of Realtors, in response to a...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jan 22, 2023 | Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
What is an Exclusive Buyer Agent Agreement? It is nearly impossible to buy a home on your own, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. There are thousands of home listings to sort through, showings to schedule, weighing pros and cons of each home, identifying...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jan 15, 2023 | Home Buying Tips
Not Setting Realistic Goals Not Obtaining Complete Loan Application Viewing Homes Before Interviewing/Hiring Buyer Agent Not Negotiating Price Not Calling Buyer Agent At Crucial Stages Are you thinking of buying a home? If so, it’s important to be aware of the...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Feb 27, 2021 | Mortgage Information
The greatest hurdle for first-time home buyers is the mortgage approval process. Countless buyers have told me about their anxiety surrounding loan approval. Where to begin? Which bank should they call? How many preapprovals do they need? What documents are needed for...
by Illinois Exclusive Buyer Agents | Jan 16, 2021 | Home Buying Tips
8 Reasons Buyers Have Trouble Buying a Home Buying a home (especially if you are a first-time homebuyer) is a daunting process. Misinformed buyers trying to represent themselves not only will fail to buy a home, they might even ruin their chances at buying in the...
