What Happens After You Accept an Offer on Your Home?
You prepared your home, listed it, hosted showings, reviewed offers—and finally accepted one. Time to celebrate? Absolutely. But you’re not quite at the finish line yet. An accepted offer is an important milestone in the home-selling process, but there are still several steps between going under contract and handing over the keys. Understanding what comes... More
Should You Buy a Home That’s Been Sitting on the Market?
When a new listing hits the market, buyers tend to pay attention. But what about the home that’s been sitting for a few weeks—or even a few months? It’s easy to assume: “There must be something wrong with it.” Sometimes there is a reason a property hasn’t sold. But other times, a longer time on... More
What Makes a Neighborhood a Good Place to Buy a Home?
When you’re searching for a home, it’s easy to focus on the property itself: How many bedrooms does it have? Is the kitchen updated? Is there outdoor space? But there’s another factor that can have just as much impact on how much you enjoy your home: The neighborhood around it. You can renovate a kitchen... More
How to Compete in a Bidding War Without Overpaying
You find the home. You love it. You make an offer—and then you hear the words every buyer dreads: “We have multiple offers.” In a competitive real estate market, it’s easy to let emotions take over. Another $5,000 doesn’t sound like much when you’re worried about losing the home. Then another $5,000 gets added. Before... More
Just Listed: 5105 West School Street, Chicago, IL 60641 by IRPINO Real Estate
Just Listed For Sale in Portage Park, Chicago Excellent Investment or Owner-Occupant Opportunity in Chicago! This Well-Maintained Two-flat offers Two Spacious Residences plus a versatile In-law Garden Unit. The Main-Level Unit features a Large Living Room, Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Secondary Bedroom with Adjoining Sitting Room / Office, One Full Bathroom and... More
Just Listed: 6024 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60659 by IRPINO Real Estate
Just Listed For Sale in West Ridge, Chicago Excellent Investment or Owner-Occupant Opportunity in Chicago! This Well-Maintained Two-flat offers Two Spacious Residences plus a versatile In-law Garden Unit. The Main-Level Unit features a Large Living Room and Adjoining Family Room, Separate Dining Room, Updated Kitchen with Granite Counters, Tiled Backsplash and Stainless-Steel Appliances, Two Bedrooms,... More
Ready for More Space? How to Move Up When You Already Own a Home
Maybe you love your neighborhood. You love your condo. You may not even want to move. But suddenly, that second bedroom is an office, a guest room, and a playroom. Storage is getting tighter. A backyard sounds increasingly appealing. And you’ve caught yourself looking at larger homes online more than once. If your current home... More
Why Construction Expertise Matters When Buying or Selling a Home
Buying or selling a home involves more than understanding square footage, comparable sales, and market conditions. Sometimes, knowing what can—or should—be done to a property is just as important. That’s one of the advantages of working with IRPINO Real Estate. In addition to our real estate brokerage, we also own IRPINO Construction, giving our clients... More
Chicago Real Estate Market Update: July 2026
The July numbers are in, and one trend stands out: home prices continue to rise even as fewer homes are changing hands. Compared with July 2025, median home prices increased 7.5% in both Illinois and the Chicago metro area. At the same time, the number of homes sold declined 3.0% statewide and 1.2% across the... More
What Closing Costs Should Sellers Expect?
When you’re preparing to sell your home, it’s easy to focus on one number: the sale price. But the amount you walk away with at closing isn’t the same as the price your home sells for. Sellers typically have several expenses deducted from their proceeds, and understanding those costs ahead of time can help you... More
