Craig Shannon Properties

06/10/2026

Extra! Extra! Read all about! Downpayment Grants... NOT Loans!

The City of Chicago is putting money where its mouth is! New Homegrown Program... HomeGrown is funded with $21 million from Mayor Johnson’s $1.25 billion Housing and Economic Development Bond.

"It was created to close the affordability gap that keeps many working families from reaching homeownership — particularly the upfront costs that make an otherwise financially capable buyer feel stuck on the sidelines."

"The program provides direct grant assistance (not a loan) for down payments and closing costs. Grants sizes are determined by the buyer’s income and the location of the property they’re purchasing."

https://chicagorealtor.com/chicago-just-launched-a-new-down-payment-assistance-program-heres-what-your-clients-need-to-know/

Hit me up and lets work together to get you in the Home Game!

Chicago Just Launched a New Down Payment Assistance Program — Here's What Your Clients Need to Know A new city program could put homeownership within

06/07/2026

"Hey Y'all! Instantly access property info with just a tap! Spot a 'For Sale' sign while driving? Simply open the app, enter the address, and get all the details you need. It’s that easy to stay informed about real estate opportunities on the go!"
Craig D Shannon

06/01/2026

Chicagoland,

You patience has been rewarded! The spring and summer is here. Let the good times roll!

See you around at one of the many markets!

Also, as always... reach out with you Real Estate questions.

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God Bless!

05/20/2026

Hello Everyone,

I like to share information that I think is important. I think of it as "New We Can Use!"

Planning for the future can be challenging... but the more we know, the better off we can be!

Please like the post if you think the information can be helpful.

The Millers sold their first home with $150,000 in equity. What came next changed how they think about homeownership, inheritance, and generational wealth.

05/07/2026

Hopefully you are forward looking!

Summertime Chi is close at hand... hopefully these few events are on you list of things to do!

If you find yourself in the housing market, Call Craig!!!

05/01/2026

Happy Friday,

Sharing a great resource for first-time or would be first-time buyers!

One of the major hurdles to home ownership is fears about down payment requirements.

Follow the link below to see what kind of down payment assistance you may qualify for. With eligible programs and closing cost assistance I've closed deals with little or no out of pocket!

Call me and lets work on getting you a home!

https://downpaymentresource.com/are-you-eligible/

04/26/2026

What's Up Chicago! The most beautiful city in the world is about to come alive! Hopefully, you are excited about the warm weather as I am!

Get out and enjoy... also if you find yourself looking for new housing the market us coming alive too!

Give me a call and we can discuss how you benefit too!

04/22/2026

Earth Day... Let's celebrate God's beautiful creation!

03/26/2026

Your clock is ticking... be in your new home before the summer begins!

03/04/2026

DON'T MISS OUT! STOP renting and losing wealth! Chicago is #1 Again! If you are renting, let's cut that out! You can build BIG equity in the time you spent in a lease for 2 years!

With Corporations like Google ( ), NBC Universal Horror and Hexaware, Chicago is #1 U.S. Metro for Corporate relocations... this will drive market value increase!

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2026/march/relocation-site-selection.html



On The Cover: 680 N Lake Shore Dr. Beautiful 100 Year building, Furniture Mart.

Good hunting and God Bless!