Increased Confidence in Chicago Real Estate Market
Thomas McCarey reports that the market has been on the upswing since the election. And the renewed sense of confidence in the new administration bodes well for the future well-being of the market. Showings are up as are contracts at McCarey’s listings, and his clients are participating as buyers. All in all, things look good as Barack Obama readies to take the helm.
The Real Estate Lounge Chicago Welcomes Mitch Aronson
Lifelong Chicagoan and Rogers Park dweller Mitch Aronson has joined the team at The Real Estate Lounge Chicago. A consummate real estate professional, Mitch is loved by his many buying and selling clients. Looking at his picture even reminded me of a few funny and relevant “wassup” videos currently making the rounds on you tube.
Candy in the morning does not a breakfast make…
“Candy,” was the first word Jackson uttered this morning, remembering the gift bag from last night. And thus Chicago real estate expert Tom McCarey compares his two-year-old’s selective memory to aspects of the Chicago real estate market – from the seller to the buyer to the financial side of things. The best thing to do is oversee “selective memory” that is too shortsighted.
The Big Truth about Jumbo Loans in Chicago Real Estate Market
“Chicago isn’t considered a “high cost” real estate market? Tell that to home buyers looking in any of the neighborhoods where I concentrate my business,” says Chicago real estate professional Tom McCarey. HUD didn’t classify Chicago as “high cost,” costing the city and its home buyers the opportunity to have access to more jumbo loan providers. The result? Higher interest rates and fewer options.
Chicago’s Mercurial Weather Patterns
Selling real estate in Chicago is exhilirating, gratifying and time consuming. But taking time for your family is critical. So after working weekends top producing Chicago realtor spends the bulk of Mondays and Tuesdays with his family. This Tuesday proved to be veer dramatically from the previous day with temperatures dropping by 20 degrees. But Tom dressed his sons as if it was still Monday. Brr as the family heads north and finds an outlet mall in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin where layers of new clothes warm Jackson and Lucas.
