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06/05/2026

Your complete guide to Chicago farmers markets this summer. 🌿

Chances are there's one within walking distance of you right now. Every day of the week. From Green City Market in Lincoln Park on Wednesday mornings to the Logan Square Farmers Market on Sundays, this city does summer produce better than anywhere.

I've lived and worked in Chicago for 25 years and the farmers market is one of those things that makes you fall in love with your neighborhood all over again, every single week.

Swipe through for the full schedule by day, save this post so you always know where to go, and send it to anyone new to Chicago who needs a good Saturday morning plan.

And when you're ready to put down roots near your favorite market, you know where to find me.
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06/04/2026

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move

Inflation is still above where the Fed wants it, and that means mortgage rates are likely to stay elevated for a while. But for people who need to move, strategy matters far more than trying to perfectly time the market.

Wondering what this means for your specific situation? Reach out today. Let's cut through the noise together and make a plan that actually works for you.

Darby Zwagerman | ☎️ 773-294-9147 | Broker at | Christie's International Real Estate

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.

06/04/2026

The hills I die on as a Chicago real estate agent. 😏

After 25 years in this city, I've earned the right to a few strong opinions. These aren't complaints, they're convictions. Every single one of them comes from watching clients win big or leave money on the table, and knowing exactly which decisions made the difference.

Pricing right from the start. Staging. Honest advice over comfortable advice. A marketing plan that actually moves the needle. These things matter, and I will never stop saying so.

If you're thinking about making a move in Chicago, you deserve someone who will tell you the truth, not just tell you what you want to hear.

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06/01/2026

Have you noticed how many industries are built around things going wrong?

Real estate is a little different.

We get to be part of the moments when things are going right.

“We just got engaged.”
 
“We’re having a baby and need more space.”
 
“We want to be closer to family.”

 “I just got promoted and I’m finally ready with a down payment.”

This job isn’t just about transactions. It’s about helping people build equity, make confident decisions, and create a life they love, wherever they live.

At the end of the day we just want to see you win.

If buying or selling in Chicago might be your next move, send me a DM and let’s talk through it.

06/01/2026

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget some breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind.

Curious about the options in our area? Let's connect.

Darby Zwagerman | ☎️ 773-294-9147 | Broker at | Christie's International Real Estate

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

05/28/2026

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

Darby Zwagerman | ☎️ 773-294-9147 | Broker at | Christie's International Real Estate

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/25/2026

Hallelujah is absolutely right. 🙌

These are the moments that never get old. Not after one year in real estate, and not after 25. The pre-approval that opens the door. The inspection that comes back clean. The seller who finally says “we’re ready.” The offer that gets accepted after three tries.

Every single one of them means someone’s life is about to change, and I get to be part of that. That’s the job. That’s the good stuff.

If you’re ready for your own hallelujah moment in Chicago, let’s make it happen.

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