Scott Curcio Residential - Baird & Warner Real Estate

06/10/2026

This year marks 21 years as a licensed real estate broker in Chicago AND 21 years of being self-employed.

I put together a list of 21 things I know for sure after all of it.

Some are lessons about real estate. Some are about running a business. Some are just about getting through the week.

If you've got a few minutes, give it a read and let me know what you think. Link in the comments.

05/06/2026

Why reaching out to me first will save you time and money when you are selling your home.

05/03/2026

Spring buyers - and sellers - do these things to win in this busy market!

04/26/2026

Many people think condo values are driven by location, condition, and timing. That’s true. But financing plays a bigger role than most realize.

With the 2026 changes to condo lending guidelines, we’re going to see a shift in how different buildings perform, especially here in Chicago. Financing friction (or its absence) directly affects buyer demand, which, in turn, affects pricing and how long a property sits on the market.

If you’re in a building with more units or an HOA that hasn’t kept up with reserves, this is something worth paying attention to now - not later.

My blog post gives a full breakdown - read it here https://bit.ly/4sHqt5N.

I’m also hosting a webinar on April 28 at 7 pm to go deeper into what this means and how to plan for it. Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TCRa5yZjTka66hDy5CIRYg #/registration

04/24/2026

A major shift in condo financing is coming in 2026, and it’s going to affect how quickly condos sell, how many buyers show up, and, in some cases, the price you can achieve.

The challenge is that most buyers and sellers won’t see the impact until they’re already in the middle of a transaction—when financing delays, building requirements, or HOA issues start to surface.

I’m hosting a free live webinar with Q&A where I’ll walk through what’s changing, which types of buildings are most affected, and how to plan ahead so you’re not caught off guard.

If you own or are considering selling in the next 12–18 months, you don't want to miss this.

Register here for the Tuesday, April 28 webinar at 7pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TCRa5yZjTka66hDy5CIRYg #/registration

04/23/2026

Thanks, Caroline Broderick and David Holtzman, for including me in your Homes.com article about the spring housing market (link in first comment). And glad you loved my photo from our recent open house!

04/20/2026

03/20/2026

Holy sunlight, Batman! This West Loop 2-bed, 2-bath stuns with amazing light from its south-facing windows. Stop by our Open House this Saturday, March 21st, from 10:30am-12:30pm.
Here are some of my favorite features of this condo:
✔️2 Fully Enclosed Bedrooms
✔️Massive Private Terrace
✔️Professionally Managed, Elevator Building
✔️Open Kitchen With New Quartz Counters
1001 W. Madison Street Unit 204 | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | Listed by Scott Curcio and Adrienne Rodriguez at Baird & Warner | Offered at $489,900

02/24/2026

Thinking of buying a home in 2026? My 2026 home-buying tips are here and ready to help you!

Be sure to save this for when you're ready to buy and share it with anyone you know looking to buy a home this year.

02/17/2026

This weekend, I'm hosting my free home-selling seminar, and you don't want to miss it!
I'm going to give you all the ins and outs that you need to know to have a successful home sale this year. Just hit the link in my bio and register today!