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  • I’m A Top-Ranked Chicago Real Estate Agent Verified By RealTrends,Daniel Close

    I’m A Top-Ranked Chicago Real Estate Agent Verified By RealTrends

    My Awards and Accomplishments As a Chicagoland native, I serve the Chicago metro area, and in 2025 I was named a RealTrends top agent by both volume and by sides — meaning total transactions closed. I hold President's Club status at Redfin and have been in real estate since 2009, giving me 17 years

  • Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in West Town, Chicago?,Daniel Close

    Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in West Town, Chicago?

    West Town, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a steadily appreciating housing market. Here's why, and what buyers and sellers should know today. The National Picture Home prices nationally are rising at a measured pace. The median U.S. sale price reached $399,000 in the three months ending August 202

  • Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Logan Square, Chicago?,Daniel Close

    Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Logan Square, Chicago?

    Logan Square, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a price-stable housing market. Here's what's driving it and what it means for buyers and sellers. The National Picture Nationally, home prices have continued to edge up. In the latest data through August 2026, the U.S. median sale price reached $399,00

  • Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: August 2026,Redfin Economics Team

    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 West Town in Chicago, IL?,Daniel Close

    How Walkable is West Town in Chicago, IL?

    Few neighborhoods combine bike infrastructure and walkability like West Town in Chicago, IL. Its Walk Score of 93 and bike score of 94 rank among the highest on the North Side. West Town stretches from the Ukrainian Village to Wicker Park, blending residential blocks with busy commercial strips. Wal

  • How Walkable is Logan Square in Chicago, IL?,Daniel Close

    How Walkable is Logan Square in Chicago, IL?

    Scoring a 91 out of 100, Logan Square in Chicago, IL is firmly in the "Walker's Paradise" tier. The neighborhood has emerged as one of the North Side's most active residential markets, mixing Walk Score with a strong restaurant and bar corridor along Milwaukee Avenue. Walkability in the Chicago area

  • City and Lake Views on Chicago’s Near North Side: Check out 1122 N Clark St #3104,Daniel Close

    City and Lake Views on Chicago’s Near North Side: Check out 1122 N Clark St #3104

    High above Clark Street, 1122 N Clark St. #3104 pairs expansive city and lake views with a recently refreshed interior. The one-bedroom, one-bath condo has been updated with new flooring, millwork, paint, kitchen cabinetry and countertops, along with improvements to the bathroom, lighting, and fixtu

  • 958 W Willow St: A Top-Floor Lincoln Park Penthouse With a View,Daniel Close

    958 W Willow St: A Top-Floor Lincoln Park Penthouse With a View

    Historic Chicago architecture and thoughtful modern updates come together at 958 W Willow St., Unit 4, a top-floor penthouse in the heart of Lincoln Park. Set within a five-unit building dating to 1890, the three-bedroom, two-bath home was renovated in 2024 with an emphasis on both design and functi

  • Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: July 2026,Redfin Economics Team

    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

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