Zograf Realty

05/23/2026

🏡 Charming house for Rent in Arlington Heights – Excellent Location!

A well-maintained single-family home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, located in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood in Arlington Heights. This property combines comfort, convenience, and access to highly rated schools.

✨ Property Features:

• Spacious living room with plenty of natural light
• Fully equipped kitchen
• 3 comfortable bedrooms
• 2 modern bathrooms
• Backyard – perfect for relaxation
• Parking space for 3- 4 cars

🎓 Highly Rated School District:

• Elementary: Patton Elementary School
• Middle: Thomas Middle School
• High: John Hersey High School

📍 Location:
Quiet and green neighborhood with easy access to shopping, parks, and transportation.

💰 Price:

Great rental value @ $2,650 – excellent price-to-quality ratio for the area.

📅 Terms:
Long-term lease preferred.

📞 Contact us for more information or to schedule a viewing!

773.807.3129

05/21/2026

Big changes are happening in the Chicagoland real estate market this week as thousands of listings temporarily disappeared from Zillow due to a legal dispute between Zillow, MRED, and Compass over private listings.

The situation is a reminder that online home search platforms don’t always show the full or most up-to-date picture of the market.

This is exactly why working with a trusted Realtor matters.

Realtors have direct access to MLS data, private networks, and real-time market information that buyers may not see online.

In a fast-moving market, having an experienced professional on your side can give you access to more opportunities and help you make informed decisions with confidence.

We are here for you!

📲 773.897.3129

https://abc7chicago.com/post/thousands-chicago-area-home-listings-went-dark-zillow-heres/19138791/

The Chicago listings began disappearing because MRED cut off Zillow's access to its regional home-listing database.

05/08/2026

Baby boomers accounted for 42% of buyers—the highest of any other age group, according to NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Their soaring home equity from decades of ownership may be freeing them to be more agile than other age groups who are struggling to afford higher home prices.
NAR

04/20/2026

🏡 River Grove - Bright and Spacious Condo

Bright and spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo for sale in the highly desirable neighborhood of River Grove 😊. This well-maintained, bright unit features an additional separate room with direct access to the balcony—ideal for a home office or recreation room.

The updated kitchen offers newer tall cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and ample storage 🍳. The unit has been freshly painted and features plenty of closets throughout, making it both stylish and functional ✨.

Two air conditioning units provide comfort year-round—one brand new and under warranty, and the second only one year old ❄️. Step out onto the private balcony and enjoy beautiful sunset views 🌅, perfect for relaxing. Additional storage is available in the basement.

The building is clean, quiet, and very well managed, offering peace of mind and pride of ownership 🏢. Located in a wonderful, convenient area with easy access to Interstate 290, Interstate 90, and O'Hare International Airport 🚗✈️.

Just steps from Thatcher Woods Center, offering shops, local restaurants, banks, and a gas station 🛍️. Public transportation options include the 77 Belmont bus route, with the River Grove Metra Station only minutes away 🚆.

No rentals and no pets allowed 🚫🐾. A move-in-ready condo that combines comfort, convenience, and an excellent location.

📞 Call us for a private tour

773.807.3129 / 630.550.6343

Offered by: Agnieszka Johnson of Zograf Realty

01/28/2026

✨ New Listing in River Grove @ $175,000
Bright and spacious 1 bed / 1 bath condo featuring a separate sitting room with balcony access, perfect for a home office or flex space

🍽️ Updated kitchen with tall cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & pantry
🎨 Freshly painted with plenty of closet space
❄️ Two new A/C units
🌅 Private balcony with beautiful sunset views
📦 Extra basement storage included

🏢 Clean, quiet & well-managed building
📍 Prime location near I-290, I-90, O’Hare ✈️, shops, restaurants & Metra 🚆

🚫 No rentals | 🚫 No pets
✅ Move-in ready & easy to love!

Call us for more info
📞Agnieszka Johnson (630) 550-6343
📞Valentina Limov (773)807-3129

01/17/2026

In 2024, the U.S. added 1.4 million new households, with 941,400 being owners and 463,380 renters. Older households are driving owner growth, while younger households mostly rent. This impacts housing inventory and market dynamics.

NAR research

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

🏠𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

🔎Home sales statewide are projected to rise about 1%
🔎Home prices are expected to grow around 3–4%
🔎The Chicago area is forecast to see stronger gains, with sales up 5%+
🔎Affordability challenges remain as mortgage rates stay near 6%
🔎Overall, 2026 points to moderate growth, stable demand, and continued pressure on buyers.

Source: Illinois Housing Market Annual Forecast 2026 – Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University
2026AnnualForecast

11/12/2025

🎉 Closing Day! 🏡

I’m thrilled to announce another successful closing representing the buyer!

It’s always such an honor to help my clients find the perfect home and guide them through every step of the journey.

Congratulations to my amazing buyer on her new beginning! Wishing you many happy memories in your beautiful new home. 🥂✨

If you’re thinking about buying, selling or investing I’d love to help make your homeownership dreams a reality too. Let’s connect!

💬 (630) 550-6343 // Agnieszka Johnson

11/04/2025

The 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows historic lows and highs in statistics. Such as:

📉 Fewer first-time buyers than ever — just 21%!

📈 The average age of a first-time buyer is now 40 — an all-time high.

💰 Down payments are climbing, too.

Whether you’re buying your first home or ready to sell, understanding these trends can help you make smarter moves in today’s market.

Let’s talk about how this affects your goals — call or text us today!

📞 Zograf Realty | 773.807.3129