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Chicago’s September market snapshot is here 🍂🏙️

Here’s a quick look at the latest numbers:

🏡 2,300 new listings
💰 $420K average price
📅 32 average days on market
🔑 3,500 homes sold

Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on the market, understanding the numbers can help you make a more informed decision.

Have questions about what these trends mean for your property? Reach out to the Lofty Real Estate team.

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What actually makes a rental property profitable? It’s more than just collecting rent.

Strong rental performance comes down to the full picture: purchase price, operating expenses, maintenance, vacancy, taxes, insurance, financing, and long-term appreciation. A property can bring in solid rent each month and still underperform if the numbers behind it are working against you.

In our latest blog, we break down the factors owners should be looking at when evaluating the true profitability of a rental property.

Read the full post:

https://www.loftyrealestate.com/uncategorized/what-actually-makes-a-rental-property-profitable-its-more-than-just-rent/

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🏡 Now Available in Lynwood!

This charming 3 bed, 2 bath split-level home offers comfortable living, a spacious layout, and a large fenced backyard.

✨ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
✨ 1,075 Sq. Ft.
✨ Attached garage
✨ Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
✨ Large fenced backyard
✨ Cats and small dogs allowed
✨ Available now

📍 19921 Brook Ave, Lynwood, IL
💲 $2,100/month

Conveniently located near highways, shopping, and dining, this home offers an easy mix of space, comfort, and convenience.

📲 Contact Lofty Real Estate to schedule a showing!

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Single-family or multifamily? Both can be strong investments, but they work very differently.

Single-family properties can offer simpler operations, a lower barrier to entry, and a broader resale market.

Multifamily properties can provide multiple income streams, better economies of scale, and more opportunities to improve NOI.

The better choice depends on the deal itself, your financing, risk tolerance, management strategy, and long-term goals.

The property type matters. The numbers matter more.

Read our latest blog for a closer look at the financial tradeoffs between single-family and multifamily investing.

https://www.loftyrealestate.com/uncategorized/single-family-vs-multifamily-which-makes-more-financial-sense-for-an-investment-property/

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🏡 Available October 5 in Ravenswood!

This charming 1 bed, 1 bath garden unit offers 1,000 sq. ft. of comfortable living in a great Ravenswood location.

✨ 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
✨ 1,000 Sq. Ft.
✨ Pet friendly
✨ Quiet, tree-lined street
✨ Close to cafés, restaurants, parks, and neighborhood favorites
✨ Steps from the Damen Brown Line
✨ Available October 5, 2026

📍 5052 N Wolcott Ave, Unit G, Chicago, IL
💲 $1,425/month

A great option for anyone looking for an affordable home with easy access to transit and everything Ravenswood and Lincoln Square have to offer.

📲 Contact Lofty Real Estate to schedule a showing.

A property becomes easier to sell when buyers can quickly understand what they’re getting.

Clean financials, organized leases, stable tenants, documented maintenance, realistic rents, and a clear operating history all help reduce uncertainty.

Price and location will always matter, but buyer confidence matters too.

The easier a property is to evaluate, the easier it can be to move through due diligence and toward closing.

Good operations today can create a stronger sale tomorrow.

Read our latest blog to learn what makes a property easier to sell.

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🏡 Now Available in South Holland!

Welcome to 16710 Kenwood Ave, a spacious 3 bed, 2 bath home located on a quiet, tree-lined street in South Holland.

✨ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
✨ 1,400 Sq. Ft.
✨ Peaceful residential setting
✨ Spacious yard
✨ Convenient access to I-94 and I-294
✨ Available now

📍 16710 Kenwood Ave, South Holland, IL
💲 $2,500/month

A comfortable home in an established neighborhood with easy access to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

📲 Contact Lofty Real Estate to schedule a showing.

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Happy Labor Day from all of us at Lofty Real Estate! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers in our communities and across the country.

We’re grateful for our residents, owners, vendors, partners, and team members who help make what we do possible every day.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day!

Your property’s future sale starts long before it ever hits the market.

Understanding value, buyer expectations, lease strategy, maintenance, financials, and capital needs early gives owners more time to make smart decisions and strengthen the asset.

That’s why the best time to talk to a broker is often before you’re ready to sell.

A strong exit strategy starts long before the listing goes live.

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The best time to talk to a broker isn’t always when you’re ready to sell.

Starting the conversation earlier can help you better understand your property’s value, how buyers may view the asset, and what improvements could strengthen your position over time.

From lease strategy and maintenance to financials and future capital needs, the decisions you make today can influence your eventual sale.

A strong exit strategy starts long before the listing goes live.

Read our latest blog to learn why early brokerage conversations can give owners more options and better preparation when the time to sell eventually comes.

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