Local Business Spotlight: A Look Back on 2019
We can’t believe 2019 is already coming to a close. It’s been one of our busiest years yet as we were able to help more people list their homes and purchase new homes than any year before. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with such amazing clients and partners…so Thank You This year... More
Local Business Spotlight: Emerald City Coffee, Chicago
IRPINO Real Estate Presents our Local Business Spotlight series featuring local businesses in Chicago’s Uptown and Buena Park neighborhoods. We ended 2019 in one of the coziest coffee shops in Uptown, which happens to be owned by some great friends of our Brokerage. We sat down over a delicious espresso with Brian Osborne, President and Owner of... More
Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?
Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? According to Trulia, “When you close on a home, a... More
Local Business Spotlight: The Bar on Buena in Uptown, Chicago
IRPINO Real Estate Presents our Local Business Spotlight series featuring local businesses in Chicago’s Uptown and Buena Park neighborhoods. In November we popped around the corner to The Bar on Buena (910 W. Buena) where we had a pint and a chat with owner Aaron Zacharias to learn more about their neighborhood pub. They opened their bar... More
IRPINO Real Estate Makes Expertise.com’s List of the Best Real Estate Agents in Chicago in 2019
IRPINO Real Estate in Chicago Named one of Chicago’s Best Real Estate Agents! A New Honor for Our Chicago Real Estate Brokerage Expertise.com has completed a nationwide review of Real Estate Agents, and we are proud to say that IRPINO Real Estate has earned a place on their 2019 list of the Best Real Estate... More
Condos vs. Co-Ops: What you need to know
If you are considering buying your first home in Chicago, it’s important to be well-educated on your options. Many people confuse condos with co-ops, thinking they are the same but that is not the case. Condo vs. Co-Op, the Basics A condo is a private, specific unit within a multi-unit building. By owning a condo,... More
5 Tips for Starting Your Chicago Home Search
In today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are five tips from realtor.com’s article, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind.” 1. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Before You Start Your Search One way to... More
Top Real Estate Agent in Chicago is Now Top Real Estate Agent in America
IRPINO Real Estate in Chicago Joins America’s Top 1% of Real Estate Agents A New Honor for Our Chicago Real Estate Brokerage We are so excited to tell you about a new accomplishment that our Chicago Real Estate Brokerage has achieved this week. We’ve been fortunate and honored to have been included in the top... More
Local Business Spotlight: Uptown Arcade in Chicago
IRPINO Real Estate Presents our Local Business Spotlight series featuring local businesses in Chicago’s Uptown and Buena Park neighborhoods. This October we were looking to have some FUN so we visited the one and only arcade bar in the neighborhood: Uptown Arcade (4830 N Broadway). We geeked out over our favorite retro video games and shared a... More
What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how an HOA works and what they mean for you. According to a recent article on realtor.com, “In a nutshell, an HOA helps ensure that your community looks its... More
