First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide to Chicago and the North Shore

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot to figure out at once—especially in the Chicago area, where your options can look very different depending on whether you’re considering the city, Evanston, or farther north along the North Shore. You might be comparing a condo in Chicago with a vintage unit in Evanston, or wondering whether it makes more sense to stretch for a single-family home in Wilmette or another suburb. There isn’t one right answer. The goal is to understand the trade-offs before you start falling in love with listings. Here are some of the things I encourage first-time buyers to think about before they begin their search. First-Time Home Buyer, Chicago Real Estate, Evanston Real Estate, North Shore Real Estate, Home Buying, Chicago Condos, Evanston Condos, Buyer Representation, Condo Buying Read the full article here: https://www.willtveit.com/blog

Condo Special Assessments: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Special assessments can make condo buyers nervous, but they aren’t automatically a red flag. What matters is why the assessment was necessary, how it’s being funded, the association’s financial condition, and what expenses may be coming next. In my latest article, I look at what buyers should investigate, what sellers should know before listing, who may be responsible for an assessment when a condo is sold, and how special assessments can affect financing. If you own—or are considering buying or selling—a condo in Chicago, Evanston, or the North Shore, it’s worth understanding how special assessments work. Read the full article: Condo Special Assessments: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know