Real Estate Investing: 4 Tips for Buying Your First Investment Property

Home River Chicago - Friday, January 20, 2023

With the average price of newly listed homes rising by over 13%, now is a great time to invest in Chicago real estate. With a bustling city lifestyle and a great job market, Chicago is the perfect place to buy your first inve... read more >>

The Top 4 Signs You Need to Hire a Property Management Company

Home River Chicago - Friday, January 6, 2023

The residential real estate market burned especially hot the last few years, with over 6 million existing homes sold in 2021 alone. While many homes sold to individual homeowners, real estate investors and REITs snapped up good de... read more >>

Protecting Your Assets: How to Get the Most From Property Maintenance

Home River Chicago - Friday, December 23, 2022

Rent in Chicago is up 25% year over year. If you're going to charge over $2,000 for an apartment, you'd better make sure it's well-maintained.When you have renters coming and going from your apartment, there's boun... read more >>

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Renting Your First Investment Property

Home River Chicago - Friday, December 9, 2022

About 35% of households in Chicago are renters. If you've been looking for an opportunity to invest in property to rent out, now is a great time. Your investment property isn't as hands-off as you think it will be, ho... read more >>

The Chicago Real Estate Market: A 2022 Snapshot

Home River Chicago - Wednesday, November 16, 2022

In the United States today, there are 1.12 million houses for sale, with homes selling for $385,000, on average. There are plenty of real estate opportunities that you can take advantage of, particularly in cities like Chicago.Chi... read more >>

Property Valuation: What Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Home River Chicago - Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The pandemic has upended the housing market in ways no one could have seen coming. For example, did you know that 97% of homes in cities across the U.S are now considered "overvalued"?If you're looking to buy or sell... read more >>

4 Things Chicago Landlords Need to Know About Support Animals

Home River Chicago - Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The number of support animals is increasing rapidly across the United States. In 2011, there were over 200,000 registered emotional support animals in the country, and the number has risen But how much do you, as a Chicago la... read more >>

What Is the Average Rent in Chicago? A Landlord's Guide

Home River Chicago - Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Chicago is one of the most popular cities in the United States. It is the third most populated city in the U.S.! Over 2,671 million people call Chicago home.This is great news for landlords! As a property owner in Chicag... read more >>

The Tenant Eviction Process: What Landlords Need to Know

Home River Chicago - Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Did you know that there have been over thirty-seven thousand eviction notices filed in Indianapolis, Indiana since March 2020?Although it's not something you would want, everyone has to evict a tenant on occasion. It happens, ... read more >>

The Different Types of Illinois Property Taxes

Home River Chicago - Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Did you know that according to a Smart Asset report, Illinois property taxes rank as the "second-highest property taxes in the country?" While that's a chunk of change, understanding Illinois property ... read more >>