Yuval Degani's (dreamtown) Blog

Until recently, renting far eclipsed buying as the more affordable option for those looking for a new living situation in Chicago and other parts of the country. Low rent costs combined with the lowered commitment level afforded by renting a property (versus buying it) appealed to many people con...

The upscale vacation-home market is one sector of the real estate market that is starting to see a marked upswing in positive activity. For the first time in years, vacation home brokers are reporting good things about the market. Perhaps that means it is time to snap up a second home if you have...

For years, big city dwellers who found home ownership out of reach found solace in the rental market. Affordable rent prices coupled with the flexibility and relatively low commitment associated with leasing an apartment attracted Chicagoans who were short on funds or wary of the ever-changing ho...

Many Chicago homeowners are dealing with the current market conditions by following a recent trend in home construction—namely, the addition of second dwelling units to their home as a means of relocating elderly loved ones, or just as a way to make some extra cash. These additional apartments ca...

Many owners of Chicago homes are dealing with the current market conditions by following a recent trend in home construction—namely, the addition of second dwelling units to their home as a means of relocating elderly loved ones, or just as a way to make some extra cash. These additional apartmen...

Last week, thousands of people on the East Coast lost power due to the hurricane that ravaged the area. Fortunately, Chicagoans were spared the peril of the tropical storm, as well as the power outages that came along with it. But continued heat waves and inevitable thunderstorms mean homes in Ch...