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My Awards and Accomplishments I'm a Principal Agent with Redfin serving the Chicago metro area. In 2025, I was recognized as a RealTrends top agent in the Chicago metro area by volume and by sides — meaning total transactions closed. I hold Gold Tier status at Redfin and have been in real estate sin
Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Roselle, IL?
Few Chicago-area cities have seen price growth like Roselle. The median sale price surged to $429,716 in the 3 months ending August 2026, up 19.4% year over year. Here's why prices are moving this way and what it means on the ground. The National Picture Nationally, prices rose a more modest 2% in t
Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Hoffman Estates, IL?
Hoffman Estates, a city near Chicago, IL, has seen prices rise modestly over the past year. The median sale price landed at $409,729 in the 3 months ending August 2026, a 4.2% increase from a year ago. Here's what the data shows and what buyers and sellers should keep in mind. The National Picture T
Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: August 2026
Key Takeaways Cook County home prices rose 5.1% year over year in August—more than double the national rate of 2.2%—while active listings fell nearly 4%, keeping competition firmly in sellers’ favor. The median sale price reached $383,716, and over 43% of homes sold above asking, compared to just 24
How Walkable is Roselle, IL?
Prices up 23% in a year with a Walk Score of just 35: Roselle, near Chicago, IL, proves that suburban housing demand can surge regardless of walkability. The village sits in DuPage County between Bloomingdale and Schaumburg. Walkability in the Chicago area Roselle's 35 falls below the metro average
How Walkable is Hoffman Estates, IL?
Sitting between Schaumburg and Elgin, Hoffman Estates near Chicago, IL carries a Walk Score of 35. That places it in car-dependent territory, typical for the I-90 corridor communities built largely in the 1970s and 1980s. Walkability in the Chicago area Hoffman Estates' 35 is below the metro average
7202 Paulson Dr: A Renovated Retreat With Room to Spread Out
Finding a home that combines substantial indoor space with more than an acre of land can be a challenge, and 7202 Paulson Dr. offers both. Set near the end of a quiet street in Marengo, the property was extensively renovated in 2024 and has a layout that goes well beyond the typical single-family fl
4749 N Dover St: A Rare Multi-Unit Property in Sheridan Park
Properties with this much versatility are hard to come by in Chicago. 4749 N Dover St. is a brick two-flat in Chicago's Sheridan Park neighborhood, complemented by a finished walk-out garden unit and a detached brick coach house. The four living spaces create a notably flexible setup, whether the pr
Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: July 2026
Key Takeaways Cook County home prices surged nearly 9% year over year in July—triple the national rate of 3%—as shrinking inventory fueled intense competition. The median sale price reached $396,338, up 8.6% year over year, while active listings fell 3% and nearly half of homes sold above asking. Na