Lysandra Lara, Licensed Realtor at Lpt Realty

Lysandra Lara, Licensed Realtor at Lpt Realty A Trusted Ally in your Real Estate Journey โžค Here to Guide, Educate, and Deliver Results you can Trust. Buy smarter, Sell faster, and Love the Space you're In.
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๐Ÿก Worried about making the most from your home sale in todayโ€™s market? Hereโ€™s what to know. ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ“Š Homes sold with a real es...
08/09/2026

๐Ÿก Worried about making the most from your home sale in todayโ€™s market? Hereโ€™s what to know. ๐Ÿ’ก

๐Ÿ“Š Homes sold with a real estate agent sell for $65,000 more on average than homes sold without one.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Getting the best return takes more than putting a sign in the yard. It takes:
โœ… Understanding what buyers are willing to pay
โœ… Knowing your local competition
โœ… Creating the right pricing and marketing strategy

Your home is one of your biggest investments. ๐Ÿ 

๐Ÿ“ฒ Letโ€™s connect and create a plan designed to help you maximize your sale and get top dollar.

๐Ÿ“Š Are home prices starting to turn around? ๐ŸกThereโ€™s a lot of talk about a โ€œmarket crash,โ€ but the data tells a different...
08/08/2026

๐Ÿ“Š Are home prices starting to turn around? ๐Ÿก

Thereโ€™s a lot of talk about a โ€œmarket crash,โ€ but the data tells a different story. ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“‰ Price growth has slowed from about 7% in 2024 to around 3% todayโ€”thatโ€™s a slowdown, not a crash.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Recent trends show price growth may have reached its lowest point and could be starting to improve. More markets are seeing stability, and forecasts expect modest growth ahead.

Every market is different, and local data matters. ๐ŸŒŽ

๐Ÿ“ฉ DM me โ€œPRICES" and Iโ€™ll show you what home values are doing in our area and what it means if youโ€™re thinking about buying or selling.

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think mortgage rates will drop dramatically.The problem? That's not what today'...
08/08/2026

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think mortgage rates will drop dramatically.

The problem? That's not what today's forecasts say is going to happen.

Experts believe mortgage rates will actually stay in the mid to low 6s through 2027 due to a number of factors โ€“ including inflation.

Whatโ€™s that tell me? Waiting may not pay off the way you hope it will.

So, if moving is important to you, I want you to know waiting isnโ€™t your only option.

Builder incentives, adjustable-rate mortgages, assumable mortgages, and rate buydowns are just a few of the strategies worth exploring that could help with affordability right now.

Iโ€™m not saying you have to buy today, but you should at least know your options. Let's talk about what could work for you.

๐Ÿก Think big investors are snapping up all the homes? The data says otherwise. ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ“‰ The largest institutional investors are...
08/07/2026

๐Ÿก Think big investors are snapping up all the homes? The data says otherwise. ๐Ÿ“Š

๐Ÿ“‰ The largest institutional investors are now selling more homes than they're buyingโ€”and the gap is growing every quarter.

๐Ÿ”‘ That means more homes are returning to the market for everyday buyers. And because many of these properties are in lower price ranges, they're often exactly what first-time buyers are looking for.

โœ… Less competition.
๐Ÿ  More options.
๐ŸŽ‰ More opportunities to find the right home.

๐Ÿ“ฉ DM me, and I'll show you what's hitting the market in our area!

๐Ÿก Buying and selling at the same time and not sure where to start?๐Ÿค” With homes staying on the market a little longer the...
08/06/2026

๐Ÿก Buying and selling at the same time and not sure where to start?

๐Ÿค” With homes staying on the market a little longer these days, selling first could be the right move.

โœ… Avoid juggling two mortgage payments while waiting for your current home to sell.๐Ÿ’ฐ Know exactly how much equity you're walking away with (it may be more than you think!).๐Ÿ”‘ Use that equity toward the purchase of your next home.

๐Ÿ  Wondering where you'd stay in between? Don't worryโ€”that's a challenge we can plan for together.

๐Ÿ“‹ Every situation is different, and the right strategy depends on your goals and timeline.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Let's talk through the pros and cons and create a plan that makes your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Stuck deciding between buying a home now and holding out for the โ€œperfectโ€ mortgage rate?The truth is, trying to time th...
08/05/2026

Stuck deciding between buying a home now and holding out for the โ€œperfectโ€ mortgage rate?

The truth is, trying to time the market rarely works. Home prices, mortgage rates, and inflation are all outside your control.

And if you wait for all of them to line up just right, you may be waiting a long time.

My advice? If you want or need to move, look at your own numbers instead.

Because whether it's a good time to buy really comes down to your financial situation.

Can you afford the monthly payment?
Do you have enough money left over as a safety net? What about for repairs?

Itโ€™s not a bad time to buy if the math makes sense for you. And thatโ€™s true no matter what youโ€™re hearing about the market right now.

Connect with a trusted lender to run the numbers, then letโ€™s chat.

Happy 4th of July! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจGrateful for freedom, family, and the community we get to serve every day. Wishing you a holiday f...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ

Grateful for freedom, family, and the community we get to serve every day. Wishing you a holiday filled with good company, great food, and a little sparkle in the sky. โœจ

Lysandra Lara | Realtorยฎ | LPT Realty
773-490-5108 | [email protected]

Happy Father's Day. โœจTo the dads who build, protect, and hold it all together, thank you.From our family to yours.
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day. โœจ

To the dads who build, protect, and hold it all together, thank you.

From our family to yours.

๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐œ๐š๐ ๐จ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐›๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ.The City of Chicago has introduced the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Grant, a new p...
06/02/2026

๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐œ๐š๐ ๐จ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐›๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ.

The City of Chicago has introduced the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Grant, a new program launching June 8th that provides up to $70,000 toward down payment and closing costs for qualified buyers.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ:

โœฆ Up to $70,000 in grant funding (non-repayable)
โœฆ Available on existing homes across all Chicago neighborhoods
โœฆ Household income up to $182,250 qualifies (family of 4)
โœฆ Covers 1โ€“2 unit primary residences
โœฆ HUD-certified homebuyer education required
โœฆ 5-year occupancy commitment

Grant amounts are determined by neighborhood zone, up to $70,000 in higher-priced areas like Lincoln Park and Lake View, and up to $50,000 in communities like Englewood and Roseland.

Funding is limited to $21 million, with an estimated 300โ€“400 buyers served.

If you or someone you love has been waiting for the right moment, this may be it.

I'd be happy to walk you through the process. Send me a message and let's have a conversation.

Today, I'm simply grateful. Grateful for the freedoms we often take for granted. Grateful for the men and women who gave...
05/24/2026

Today, I'm simply grateful. Grateful for the freedoms we often take for granted. Grateful for the men and women who gave everything so we could have them.

To the fallen and the families who carry their memoryโ€”thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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