
Owning vs renting gap narrowed to $152 in Chicago. Mike Ruffalo explains why renter clients should act now. ...more
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September 14, 2026•2 min read

New CTA stations, district growth, 20-year plan approved. Mike Ruffalo explains how to position buyers ahead of it. ...more
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August 26, 2026•3 min read

Chicago home prices are rising as inventory falls and new construction lags demand. ...more
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August 25, 2026•3 min read

Chicago tops 2026 migration rankings, prices up 5.6%. Mike Ruffalo explains why the Chicago narrative has changed. ...more
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August 19, 2026•3 min read

Chicago median $420K vs SF $1.4M. Mike Ruffalo explains Chicago's massive value advantage for coastal buyers. ...more
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August 18, 2026•3 min read

207 units at YMCA HQ, $16M loan on Ontario St. Mike Ruffalo explains what Chicago's conversion wave means now. ...more
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August 14, 2026•3 min read

Median $625K, stable appreciation, Blue Line access. Mike Ruffalo explains the Wicker Park Bucktown shift. ...more
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August 06, 2026•2 min read

Active listings down 7.8%, median price up 3.8% in June. Mike Ruffalo breaks down the Chicagoland squeeze. ...more
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August 03, 2026•3 min read


