Posts Tagged ‘Chicago real estate’
Q&A with Adam Wavrunek on Domain Realty’s new website, expansion and property management division
Q: Tell us a bit about the Domain’s new website and everything you can do with it. A: We’re excited about our new updated website! It incorporates our new logo and graphic design aesthetic as well as a much better user interface. It...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek on mortgage rates, the rise of Pilsen and what millennials are targeting in real estate
Q: How do you see people reacting to the fact mortgage rates are still low? A: The majority of the buyers that are “school sensitive” are out of the market right now because their kids are in school. They’re more tied to the school...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: The state of the Chicago real estate market and why Portage Park is on the rise
Q: What is the state of the general real estate market in Chicago? A: In general, in 2016 we saw home prices appreciate to at, or at least near, 2006 levels. Things are pretty much at or near the peak in most neighborhoods in Chicago. To be ...
Advice for selecting tenants for your rental property
Q: When it comes to tenants for your rental property, what factors should go into choosing them? Adam Wavrunek: Whether you self manage or hire a management company, I would recommend doing the following things for any potential tenant. ...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: Analyzing the keys to buying and owning rental property
Q: What do you think is the key for buying and owning rental property? A: A lot of the money is made when you buy, short term and long term, because your return on investment is literally a direct reflection of the rent you’re collecti...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: Chicago real estate trends, hot areas and the appeal of the West Loop
Q: What’s happening in the Chicago market right now? Any interesting trends? A: In the hottest neighborhoods like the West Loop, Logan Square and Andersonville, we’re dealing with really low inventory. When you see a property availab...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: Rising interest rates and why now is a good time to sell
Q: I’m hearing from people that now may be a good time to sell. Why would that be? A: “One reason is that for last five years, housing prices continue to increase. And if you were to look at increases in year-over-year basis, the big...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: Why is the West Loop such a hot area?
Q: Why is the West Loop so hot right now? A: The West Loop is hot for many reasons: 1. Restaurants/bars — It seems that there is a new bar or restaurant popping up on Randolph Street every week. It is one of the hottest locations fo...
Real estate in the news: Navy Pier to get a hotel, real estate apps and the most expensive home in Chicago
Navy Pier wants a boutique hotel on its east end, and this summer it will begin vetting real estate firms to build, finance and operate the proposed five-story venue. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-07-09/business/chi-navy-pier-hotel-2...
Chicago real estate blog: The status of the market and hot neighborhoods in the city
Q&A with Domain Realty's Adam Wavrunek How would you describe the current state of Chicago real estate? I would say the housing market is fairly stable overall. Some people have been surprised that the spring buying season didn’...