by John Tsiaousis | May 13, 2021 | Appraisal Tips, Chicago Home Appraisal Blog
Your home may be your favorite place to be, but it’s also an investment. Like any other investment, you want to know its value with some reliable degree of accuracy. A home appraisal is an unbiased opinion of a home or property’s value. Real estate professionals or...
by John Tsiaousis | Apr 11, 2021 | Appraisal Tips, Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Chicago Real Estate
When Zillow first came out, real estate appraisers would often hear “Zillow says my home value is…”This is usually followed by a cringed face and sigh. To put this debate to rest, our lead appraiser John did a sampling of recently appraised homes in Chicago to see how...
by John Tsiaousis | Apr 29, 2020 | Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Chicago Real Estate, Chicago Real Estate Trends
Last week we saw some optimism as homes under contract in Chicago experienced stable increases for the 3rd week in a row. This week the optimism continues as new listings jumped up from 78 to 125. Closed sales experienced an uptick for the 3rd week in a row as well...
by John Tsiaousis | Apr 22, 2020 | Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Chicago Real Estate Trends
At this point it’s no surprise that home market activity in Chicago came to a screeching halt in the last 6 weeks due to COVID-19 and the stay at home order in Illinois. The most recent market activity for Chicago homes has seen the breakneck decline begin to...
by John Tsiaousis | Apr 3, 2020 | Chicago Home Appraisal Blog, Chicago House Flipping
The Windy City is home to more than 2.7 million permanent residents. And as any true Chicagoan knows, selling a house in this city won’t be quite as simple as a stroll along the lake or an afternoon at the ballpark. A city with a long, rich history also has older...
