Roman Viere manages and operates over 900 apartment units, and the majority of these units are located in the Austin neighborhood. Austin is geographically Chicago’s largest neighborhood and offers everything from a 9-hole g... read more >>

Like many Real Estate professionals, Jonathan Klemm transitioned away from a career with a W-2; what is remarkable about him is his background working with Walsh Construction, which is one of Chicago’s largest construction a... read more >>

With the Lake, a world-class University, and a plethora of transportation, Evanston is an extremely attractive and diverse marketplace for many investors. Jaimie Steinher of Essex Realty exclusively covers Evanston, and provides o... read more >>

For many Chicagoans, the front porch of a home has been the focal point of countless memorable times. Since COVID, the importance of “outdoor spaces” in real estate has re-emerged as a priority for plenty of homebuyers... read more >>

As most of you know by now, in February Cook County passed the new RTLO.  Then in June 2021 the ordinance officially went into effect in all areas of Cook County, excluding Chicago, Oak Park, Mt Prospect, & Evanston. &nbs... read more >>

Ryan Smith is not an optimist, but a realist. With a stark numbers-based opinion, Ryan provides his thoughts on Chicago’s housing market, the strength and the validity of the recent appreciation in the area, and how long it ... read more >>

One of the most important team members that real estate investors rely on is their attorney. Not all closings are created equal and Gina Diaz explains some of the closing nuances both through the eyes of an attorney and as an inve... read more >>

Possibly the biggest consideration when taking on a rehab project is how to finance the deal. We’ve all considered hard money, FHA has their 203K loan program, and we’ve probably seen a late night commercial or two abo... read more >>

We all know about the numerous laws either being proposed or already enacted affecting housing providers and investors. Groups like the Illinois Association of Realtors, the NBOA, CAR, and others are working every day to keep laws... read more >>

Lee Kiser is the co-founder of Kiser Group, a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and a wealth of knowledge in the Chicago market (and a local musician!). In today’s episode, Lee provides his thoughts on how today&rsqu... read more >>