Calm Home Buying Jitters in Chicago Suburbs
Published on: 30/06/2026
Discover how to ease home buying fears in Chicago's western suburbs with practical tips.
Buyer Tips
This Home Sale Tax Rule Started in 1997 and Never Changed. Here Is Why That Matters
Published on: 09/06/2026
The capital gains home sale break was set in 1997 and never updated for inflation. Here is why that matters for longtime sellers in Naperville and Aurora.
Education
What Is Capital Gains Tax When You Sell a Home? A Simple Guide for Illinois Sellers
Published on: 09/06/2026
Worried about taxes when you sell your Illinois home? Here is a simple guide to capital gains tax for sellers in Naperville, Aurora, and the western suburbs.
Education
Renting vs. Buying in the Western Suburbs in 2026: What Makes Sense for You?
Published on: 30/05/2026
Is it better to rent or buy in Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, or Plainfield, Illinois in 2026? Team Elite Realtors at Baird and Warner breaks down the real math and what it means for you right now.
Education
Illinois Housing Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in May 2026
Published on: 29/05/2026
Illinois home prices rose 6.8% year over year in March 2026. Inventory is down 7.7%. Team Elite Realtors at Baird and Warner breaks down what the latest data means for buyers and sellers in the western suburbs.
Market Updates
Buyers Are Under Contract: Why the Western Suburbs Real Estate Market Is Moving Faster Than You Think in May 2026
Published on: 05/05/2026
3,340 homes went under contract in the western suburbs of Chicago the week of May 4, 2026. Find out why buyers in Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, and Plainfield, IL are acting now.
Market Updates