Chicago Real Estate Blog — Rowland Group

September in Chicago is that sweet spot between summer's last festivals and fall settling in. The lakefront is still warm, the neighborhood street fests keep going strong, and there is a real mix of food, music, art, and family events to fill your weekends before the weather turns. Here is your complete guide to what is happening around the city this September. September 2026 Festivals & Street Fests Chicago Jazz Festival | September 3-6, 2026 · Millennium Park & Chicago Cu

Every year, the same advice makes the rounds: wait for spring to sell your home, that's when the market comes alive. In a normal year that's not bad advice. This year, in this city, waiting could mean waiting through the exact window when a Chicago seller has the least competition and the most motivated buyers. The Wait Until Spring Myth Nationally, spring does tend to bring the biggest crowds and the strongest prices, industry data points to mid-April as the peak week in a t

Mortgage rates have been sliding through 2026, and for Chicago buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines, that shift is worth paying attention to. Rates are down from around 6.72 percent to roughly 6.3 percent, and every bit of that drop changes the math on what you can actually afford. Why Rates Are Coming Down Mortgage rates track the broader economy, and the signals this year have pointed toward easing. That does not mean rates are heading back to the 3 percent territo

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass breaks down why Chicago prices keep climbing even as available homes shrink, and what that means for buyers and sellers heading into the fall market.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass breaks down the Chicago real estate market across Q1 and Q2 2026 — prices, inventory, what sold fast, and what it means for buyers and sellers right now.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass shares the complete checklist for preparing your Chicago home to sell in 2026 — what to fix, what to skip, and how to maximize your sale price.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass shares smart home buying strategies for Chicago in 2026 — whether you're a first-time buyer, upgrading, investing, or relocating from out of state.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass introduces Coming Soon and off-market listings in Chicago — how Compass Private Exclusives works, who benefits, and how to get early access before properties hit the MLS.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass gives a complete, honest breakdown of every fee a seller pays when selling a home in Chicago — agent commissions, transfer taxes, attorney fees, and more.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass answers one of the most common seller questions: how long will my home be on the market in Chicago? The honest answer depends on price, preparation, and neighborhood.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass explains the real difference between a real estate agent, a Realtor, and a managing broker in Chicago — and why it matters when choosing who represents you.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass walks through the complete Chicago home selling process in 2026 — pricing, preparation, marketing, offers, attorney review, and closing. Everything Chicago sellers need to know.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass breaks down Chicago's luxury condo market in Q2 2026 — prices, inventory, the most active neighborhoods, and what buyers and sellers need to know right now.

Jason Rowland of Rowland Group at Compass breaks down the 2026 Chicago real estate market — median prices, inventory trends, mortgage rates, and what buyers and sellers need to know right now.

New development for Downtown Chicago condos has been slow since the housing meltdown in 2008, but as we move further away from a near...