TOPP Team Chicago

06/17/2026

Final walk through day!

06/16/2026

Very exciting! My team is being recognized!

06/15/2026

Love our unique neighborhoods!

❤️ Most visitors spend their entire Chicago trip in one square mile downtown.

They miss the neighborhoods locals actually live in. The mural-covered streets in Pilsen. The tree-canopied blocks in Logan Square. The Swedish-American main street in Andersonville.

Here are 9 Chicago neighborhoods locals love more than downtown.👇

06/10/2026

Navigating Chicago’s transit system does not have to be a guessing game. 🚊

The CTA 'L' is the true lifeblood of the city, spanning eight color-coded lines that effortlessly connect our distinct neighborhoods, distant suburbs, and both major airports.

Unlike most cities where transit maps look like a giant bowl of tangled spaghetti, Chicago’s rail system is brilliantly straightforward once you learn the basic personality of each route.

What makes this cheat sheet so valuable is how quickly it answers the most common transit questions.

It highlights the major hubs like the downtown Loop and Howard street, maps out the airport connectors, and clearly separates the standard commuter lines from the two legendary 24/7 workhorses: the Red and Blue lines.

Whether you are a tourist landing at O'Hare trying to navigate your way downtown, or a local jumping on the Brown Line for a scenic commute into the city, this visual guide simplifies your journey into clear steps.

06/10/2026

Do you agree with this?? 👀

06/10/2026

Photo day! Ugh!! Please photo shop.

06/05/2026

Do you know what this is?

05/29/2026

This Crain’s article is spot on!
Now is the time to sell. DM me to discuss how you can reap the benefits of this sellers’ market.

Buyers’ demand for Chicago-area homes is back to the level last seen in the good old days when interest rates were low, and their ferocity is pushing home prices here to record levels.

This is happening against a picture of the larger national market, which is slow and seemingly stuck during a spring season when it’s usually the most active.

A three-bedroom on Franklin Avenue in Western Springs landed a buyer in four days and sold for nearly 15% over the asking price. It hit the market March 4 priced at $775,000. The sale closed April 19 at $889,000.

Strong demand and rising prices mean some aspiring buyers may see their hope of getting a home fading, although for most sellers, it’s a combination that could add up to hefty returns.

This month’s look at the most recent housing market data shows several signs Chicago-area buyers are having spring fever — and a few suggestions that it will last.

Read more here: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/real-estate/residential/ccb-chicago-housing-market-april-20260526/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=soc-own

05/28/2026

Which front door do you prefer?