Posts by Timothy Inklebarger

Need an exorcist for your haunted house?

Got ghosts? No problem, says the company, which launched a new exorcism service for those needing to rid themselves of a paranormal houseguest....

d’aprile properties co-CEO Lindsay Miller says training is key when it comes to rookie success

The biggest so-called “rookie mistake” she sees in the industry is not asking enough...

The house that reggae built

If you think the most interesting thing about this $980,000 Bahamian mansion is that it’s owned by Rita Marley, widow of the famed reggae singer Bob Marley, you might be...

Chicago has among highest number of distressed sales in the nation

“It's almost as if the housing market and the overall economy are operating in different worlds." — Todd Teta, chief product officer at ATTOM Data...

Nearly half of Chicago homes for sale face bidding wars

"The slight decline in bidding wars (nationally) is largely a reflection of a seasonal cooldown, which typically starts in the late summer but was delayed by a few months this year," said Redfin chief economist Daryl...

Chicago home sales up 26.4% in September

"Buyers have begun to take to the city's outskirts as serious options causing listings to struggle to keep up with demand." — Mike Opyd, Broker/Owner, RE/MAX...

Chicago home prices up 10.3% from last year

"If sky-high prices continue to lure more sellers into the market, it could prompt the inventory rebound we've been waiting for -- which would be welcome news for frustrated buyers." — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for...

Is the flight to the suburbs a myth?

“Increasing house price appreciation in suburban zip codes points to higher demand relative to supply in the suburbs but does not necessarily indicate what’s fueling the demand,” the study...

Are referral fees hurting consumers?

A new report by the Consumer Federation of America reveals that referral fees paid by real estate agents result in higher commission rates and reduced customer...

Bad reputation: How professionalism can help, or hurt, your brand

When it comes to professionalism in residential real estate, Frances Simons, designated managing broker at Baird & Warner’s Lake Zurich office, doesn’t pull her...

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