Rudy Zavala - Engel & Volkers

09/17/2026

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08/25/2026

Gold Coast. A North State Parkway Gem. Truly special half floor apartment. Who wouldn't want to have dinner with this view?

08/25/2026

National headlines love a good panic. Right now, the story is that buyers are walking away from older condos because of high HOA fees.

The headline captures the drama. It misses the math.

A "national average" assessment isn't just inaccurate—it’s impossible to calculate. What we’re actually seeing in Chicago's mid-century and vintage high-rises isn't a rejection of classic architecture. It’s a long-overdue accounting. That's a good thing.

Buyers aren't ignoring the numbers anymore, and that’s a good thing as well. But buying a home was never just a spreadsheet exercise.

If you're trying to make sense of what your board's upcoming budget or reserve study means for your property's value, let's sit down for a real conversation. On our Blog: https://hoganzavalagroup.evrealestate.com/blog/real-math-mid-century-vintage-condominium-living

08/03/2026

When we meet with clients across Chicago’s core neighborhoods, we observe a market dynamic fundamentally different from the reactive frenzies of prior years.

Sure, we still have hot spots where activity seems to defy logic. Yet across the city, what we are truly navigating today is a mature, highly calculated market driven by intention. And capital. Real estate is an indifferent commodity market—where strategy beats sentiment every time.

We’ve published our Mid-Year 2026 Chicago Real Estate Report examining buyer behavior, neighborhood micro-trends, and market pricing realities.

Read the full article below:

08/03/2026

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07/23/2026

Not all Near North real estate is created equal.

While the Gold Coast, Streeterville, and River North sit side-by-side, their real estate dynamics couldn’t be more different. From pre-war co-op mechanics to modern high-rise scale and timber loft conversions, choosing the right neighborhood comes down to understanding the structural details.

Here is a quick snapshot of how they stack up:

📍 Gold Coast: Historic provenance | White-glove co-ops, mid-high rises & brownstones
📍 Streeterville: Sprawling footprints | Full-service lakefront towers
📍 River North: Contemporary design | Timber lofts & boutique mid-rises

🔗 Learn More - Curated Blog: The Gold Coast, Streeterville, and River North: A Broker’s Analytical Guide to Chicago’s Near North Side - Link 👇👇

07/20/2026

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