How do you find the right property in the right neighborhood within your budget? Chicago real estate broker Charese David shares tips for home buyers. 

Al Johnson opens 4 luxury homes for virtual tours for the Thanksgiving Holiday

New construction is a force in our local area real estate. Over the Thanksgiving holidays Al Johnson shows what a luxury home looks like today. Denny Development builds quality homes and represents the best in the market ...

In Chicago winter, with colder temps and snow approaching, you might assume that it’s not a good season to be looking for a home. As most are focused on holiday festivities, this opens up opportunities for home buyers. In our connected world with access to property listings, the real ...

Cooler temperatures are on the way marking the beginning of the fall season. This is the perfect time to take inventory of regular maintenance and make a list of things that need to be fixed around your home. Even if your home is running smoothly, regular maintenance is important ...

Getting an accurate property value can be challenging when using the online home estimators. The online tool may not be pulling property details from up-to-date information. Take a look at our comments about the Zillow Zestimate. 

For an accurate home value estimate, go through a real estate ...

The Angels with Tails adoption event in Roscoe Village on Sunday was a huge success. Fifty-five puppies and dogs from PAWS Chicago found their forever homes! 

Our team at Menard Johnson are big time cat and dog lovers and with every home closing, we send a ...

Buying or selling a home is a big deal. It’s important to have a high comfort level with your real estate broker. When searching for a new broker, you can get referrals from friends, research online reviews and ask the broker for client referrals. All of these are important steps ...

Are you thinking of buying or selling your home? Top real estate broker in Chicago, Charese David, shares her expertise on preparing for the real estate market. Now is the prime time to start the planning process as the first quarter of the year is typically the best time to ...

Q & A with Charese David, Real Estate Broker 

Q: What was the shift in the Chicago real estate market around the mid-2000s?

A: Developers bought cheap land on the north side. They found there was a market for homes and condos. This was risky back ...

It’s nice to see the snow melting just in time for the Spring Season in Chicago!  Chicago is still one of the best values for big city living. We have everything; the best sports teams, the expansive beaches on Lake Michigan, one of the world’s most beautiful skylines, and some ...