Stop Paying Your Landlord’s Mortgage: How to Become a First-Time Home Buyer in Chicago
Are you still paying your landlord’s mortgage? Discover how to become a first-time home buyer in Chicago, explore first-time home buyer programs in Illinois, and learn how to build equity in real estate instead of renting. More
The First-Time Buyer’s Roadmap: From Initial Consultation to Closing the Deal
Buying your first home in Chicago can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. From your initial consultation to closing day, this step-by-step roadmap explains how to buy a home in Chicago, what to expect during each phase, and why working with a Chicago real estate agent makes all the difference. More
The Emotional Side of Selling: How IRPINO Helps You Navigate Decades of Memories
Selling your long-term home in Chicago is more than a transaction—it’s emotional. Discover how IRPINO Real Estate helps you declutter, price strategically, and navigate the process with confidence in Uptown, Lakeview, Edgewater, and surrounding neighborhoods. More
The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale
Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the only major industry to display immunity to the economic impacts of the coronavirus is the housing market. Housing... More
Will We See a Surge of Homebuyers Moving to the Suburbs?
As remote work continues on for many businesses and Americans weigh the risks of being in densely populated areas, will more people start to move out of bigger cities? Spending extra time at home and dreaming of more indoor and outdoor space is certainly sparking some interest among homebuyers. Early data shows an initial trend... More
Why This Summer Is the 2020 Real Estate Season
With stay-at-home orders starting to gradually lift throughout parts of the country, data indicates homebuyers are jumping back into the market. After many families put their plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we once called the busy spring real estate season is shifting into the summer. In 2020, summer is the new spring for real estate.... More
Impact of the Coronavirus on the U.S. Housing Market
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused massive global uncertainty, including a U.S. stock market correction no one could have seen coming. While much of the news has been about the effect on various markets, let’s also acknowledge the true impact it continues to have on lives and families around the world. With all this uncertainty, how do you... More
IRPINO Real Estate’s 2019 Annual Report: State of the Chicagoland Market
We are so excited to provide you with something of significant value — our 2019 Annual Report for the Chicago Real Estate Market. Enter your information in the form below to receive your copy of the report directly in your inbox. C A N I We are big believers at our Chicago Real Estate Brokerage... More
