On the Market - Chicago

5/1/12

Rodkin on the Pressure to Buy a Home

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Mary from Belmont Cragin asks if she should hurry to buy a home before the low home prices go up.

Posted at 4:11 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

4/24/12

Rodkin on the Signs of a Housing Market Upturn

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Rob from North Center asks if the recent increase in home sales is a good sign for the housing market.

Posted at 2:49 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

4/19/12

Rodkin on Lessons Learned from the Real Estate Market

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Nora from Edgebrook asks about the best lesson we can learn from the state of the real estate market over the past few years.

Posted at 1:21 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

4/10/12

Rodkin on Buying a Two-Flat as a First Home

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, readers named Leanne and Mark from Uptown ask if it's still true that a two-flat is the best place to start homeownership in Chicago.

Posted at 3:18 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

4/3/12

Rodkin on Selling a Home that Developers Might Tear Down

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Bob from Jefferson Park says developers have contacted him about buying his home. He asks if the house is a potential teardown that would allow him to sell as is, at a premium.

Posted at 2:56 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

3/27/12

Rodkin on Composite Versus Wood Fences

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Gary from Chicago asks whether a composite fence or a wood fence would increase the value of his home.

Posted at 2:54 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

3/20/12

Rodkin on What to Do with a Deceased Relative’s Reverse Mortgage Home

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Art from Evanston asks what one should do with a deceased relative’s home with a reverse mortgage.

Posted at 4:12 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

3/13/12

Rodkin on Home Values—Houses Versus Condos

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Connie asks if home sales or condo sales are doing worse on the market.

Posted at 4:04 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

3/6/12

Rodkin on Tips for Sellers to Make a House Stand Out

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Vonna wants tips on how to make her home more appealing to potential buyers.

Posted at 2:43 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

2/28/12

Rodkin on Sellers’ Unrealistic Prices

Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Bradley asks why some North Shore home sellers aren’t pricing their homes realistically for the 2012 market.

Posted at 3:56 p.m. in DEQ's | Permalink | Comments (0)

	5/1/12 Rodkin on the Pressure to Buy a Home Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Mary from Belmont Cragin asks if she should hurry to buy a home before the low home prices go up. Posted at 4:11 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/24/12 Rodkin on the Signs of a Housing Market Upturn Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Rob from North Center asks if the recent increase in home sales is a good sign for the housing market. Posted at 2:49 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/19/12 Rodkin on Lessons Learned from the Real Estate Market Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Nora from Edgebrook asks about the best lesson we can learn from the state of the real estate market over the past few years. Posted at 1:21 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/10/12 Rodkin on Buying a Two-Flat as a First Home Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, readers named Leanne and Mark from Uptown ask if it's still true that a two-flat is the best place to start homeownership in Chicago. Posted at 3:18 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/3/12 Rodkin on Selling a Home that Developers Might Tear Down Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Bob from Jefferson Park says developers have contacted him about buying his home. He asks if the house is a potential teardown that would allow him to sell as is, at a premium. Posted at 2:56 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	3/27/12 Rodkin on Composite Versus Wood Fences Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Gary from Chicago asks whether a composite fence or a wood fence would increase the value of his home. Posted at 2:54 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	3/20/12 Rodkin on What to Do with a Deceased Relative’s Reverse Mortgage Home Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Art from Evanston asks what one should do with a deceased relative’s home with a reverse mortgage. Posted at 4:12 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	3/13/12 Rodkin on Home Values—Houses Versus Condos Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Connie asks if home sales or condo sales are doing worse on the market. Posted at 4:04 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	3/6/12 Rodkin on Tips for Sellers to Make a House Stand Out Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Vonna wants tips on how to make her home more appealing to potential buyers. Posted at 2:43 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	2/28/12 Rodkin on Sellers’ Unrealistic Prices Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Bradley asks why some North Shore home sellers aren’t pricing their homes realistically for the 2012 market. Posted at 3:56 p.m. in DEQ's \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

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