Oscar Valenzuela, Real Estate Broker

08/30/2026

Some borrowers ask, "What's the MINIMUM credit score I need to qualify for a home loan?" https://fha.com/fha_credit_requirements

08/29/2026

FHA home loans are NOT just for those who have never owned a home before. https://www.fha.com/fha_article?id=4301

08/28/2026

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NEW E-BIKE AND SCOOTER RULES.

Age minimums by speed class, licensing required for high-speed devices (28+ mph), and clearer rules on where you can ride.

There have been several teen deaths or injuries this year — including 16-year-old Alex Blacio, killed in August riding an e-scooter home from work on Western Ave. He was the third Chicago teen killed this year in an e-scooter crash.

More coverage on WGN News

08/27/2026

Supporters of the bill say it’s a necessary framework to improve safety as more people, especially teenagers, are getting injured in accidents while using the devices.

08/27/2026

🧹🌳 Many hands make light work — and clean up Horner Park!

Join Horner Park Neighbors for our fall Clean-Up Day as we give our parks, streets and neighborhood a little extra love. 💚

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Meet on the Richmond side of Bateman Elementary School

Come for an hour, stay as long as you can — every set of helping hands makes a difference. Bring the kids, bring a neighbor, bring a friend and help us keep Horner Park beautiful!

⚾️ And because doing good deserves a little extra incentive…
Everyone who participates will be entered into a drawing for a PAIR OF CUBS TICKETS for the 2027 season! ❤️💙🐻

Cleaner streets. Cleaner parks. Stronger neighborhood. And maybe a trip to Wrigley. That sounds like a pretty good Saturday morning to us. 😉

See you there! 🌿🧹

08/27/2026

Five Black women say they were turned away from renting by Fulton Grace Realty agents because they had housing vouchers from the CHA. As part of the settlement, the firm has agreed to retrain its agents.

08/19/2026

🎃 SAVE THE DATE — HALLOWEEN WITH HORNER PARK NEIGHBORS! 👻

Join Horner Park Neighbors for a spooktacular night of Halloween fun at Irving Park Pizza & Patio!

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Irving Park Pizza & Patio
2922 W. Irving Park Rd.

🍬 Trick-or-Treating
🏆 Costume Prizes
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
🍕 Plus pizza, drinks and plenty of neighborhood fun!

Bring the kids, wear your best costume, grab some pizza and spend the evening celebrating Halloween with your Horner Park neighbors. 🧡💜

All are welcome — we hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

Chicago is among the best😱 US cities to live without a car, according to this new study🚗. Read more below👇....

08/19/2026

Developer Platinum Homes is behind the latest proposal for a four-story building on a block that has seen a development boom.

06/21/2026