Leigh Marcus

03/19/2026

Just Listed in Roscoe Village
3 Beds, 3 Baths | $899,900

https://ow.ly/RjOf50YwmNG

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Sun-drenched duplex penthouse in the heart of Roscoe Village located within the highly sought-after, award-winning Audubon School District. This impressive 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers an open floor plan, abundant natural light, and exceptional indo...

02/27/2026

A rare 30-foot wide lot in Roscoe Village.
• 6 bedrooms | 4.2 bathrooms
• Custom 2014 build with a full 2025 interior redesign.
• 10-foot ceilings and professional-grade chef’s kitchen.
• Lower level and primary bath feature radiant heat for Chicago winters.
Turnkey luxury on Seeley Street. Tap the link in bio for the full tour.

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

Just Listed in Bucktown
5 Beds, 3 Baths | $850,000

https://ow.ly/4Rc650YmZ73

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Rare opportunity to own a spacious three-level brick home in the heart of Bucktown boasting a flexible layout, and exceptional outdoor space. The main level features an open living and dining area with hardwood floors and abundant natural light, flowin...

02/10/2026

Just Listed in Roscoe Village
4 Bedrooms, 3.1 Bathrooms

https://ow.ly/f09R50Ycmbn

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Beautifully updated single-family home in the heart of Roscoe Village, just steps from Hamlin Park and Jahn Elementary School, on a quiet, one-way residential street. This 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath residence offers approximately 3,500 square feet of living s...

02/09/2026

Game over. Spring market begins. 🏠
The Super Bowl is the ultimate psychological barrier for buyers and sellers alike. Now that the confetti has settled, we’re seeing the annual surge in inventory. If you’re aiming for a summer move, your 90-day clock starts today. Let’s get to work.

02/05/2026

Chicago is frozen, but the market is on fire. 🔥
While everyone else is waiting for the spring thaw, the data tells a different story. If you’re waiting for “better weather” to list your home, you’re actually waiting for more competition to eat into your leverage.
Here is the logic:
• Open house attendance is down 28%
• Total showings are down 10%
• BUT homes going under contract are UP 12% over last year
The “casual browsers” are staying on the couch, but the serious buyers—those with high intent and a deadline—are out there right now with fewer options to choose from.
You can wait for the spring thaw when every other house on the block hits the market, or you can take advantage of the inventory bottleneck while demand is peaking.
Logic wins over weather every time. 📈
DM me “Market” for a no-nonsense evaluation of your home’s value in today’s unique window.

02/01/2026

Most agents treat the final walkthrough as a celebration. They bring champagne and talk about where the sofa should go.
They are wrong.
This is the final 60 minutes of leverage you have before you inherit every single liability in the house. Once the papers are signed, the seller has the money, and you have the burden of proof.
We don’t do “tours.” We do forensic audits.
1. Test every mechanical system.
2. Hunt for damage hidden by the seller’s furniture.
3. Verify they didn’t swap the high-end appliances for cheap ones at the last minute.
We find the problems now so we can solve them with escrow leverage. Not a lawsuit.
Save this post for your closing day checklist.

01/30/2026

Protecting your leverage as a buyer

The final walkthrough is not a victory lap. We take the time for one final inspection to make sure any last minute issues don't turn into big problems in the future. It's important to treat this last inspection seriously while you still have buyer leverage on your side.