North Shore vs. Chicago: Choosing a Condo

If you are looking for a condo north of downtown Chicago, there is a good chance your search will cross the city limits. A condo in Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka or Highland Park may compete with one in Edgewater, Rogers Park, Uptown, Lakeview or Lincoln Park. Deciding between them is not always easy. The North Shore has several distinct communities with access to the lake and commuter trains into Chicago. The North Side has a wide variety of neighborhoods and condo buildings within the city. Neither one is automatically better. It comes down to how you live, what you want included in your monthly costs and which tradeoffs you are willing to make. Here are some of the most important factors to consider when comparing a North Shore condo with one on Chicago’s North Side. Read the full article here: https://www.willtveit.com/north-shore-vs-chicago-condos

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

Buying a condo involves more than evaluating the unit itself. You are also buying into a condominium association—and taking on a share of its financial condition, rules, maintenance responsibilities and future expenses. A beautifully renovated condo can still be a risky purchase if the association has inadequate reserves, deferred maintenance, pending litigation or a large special assessment on the horizon. Conversely, an older building with well-maintained common elements and responsible financial planning may be an excellent investment. That is why reviewing the condominium association’s documents is such an important part of buying a condo in Evanston. Read full article here: https://www.willtveit.com/buying-a-condo-in-evanston-hoa-documents-reserves-special-assessments-and-red