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Proud to once again support the Elmhurst Family Pride Fest.The Makinney Group has been a sponsor since the event’s inaug...
06/04/2026

Proud to once again support the Elmhurst Family Pride Fest.

The Makinney Group has been a sponsor since the event’s inaugural year, and it’s been wonderful to watch it grow into a community celebration that brings people together from across Elmhurst and beyond.

Best wishes to the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, and attendees for another successful event on June 20.

Your buyer may not live in Elmhurst yet. One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that homes are sold exclusi...
06/02/2026

Your buyer may not live in Elmhurst yet.

One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that homes are sold exclusively to local buyers. While some are, many of today’s buyers are relocating from other Chicagoland communities in search of better schools, a shorter commute, newer housing, or a stronger sense of community.

The map below reflects buyer activity from one of the nation’s largest real estate portals and shows where buyers are discovering my listing at 964 S Hillside Ave in Elmhurst. More than 11,600 views and counting from across the western suburbs, the North Shore, Chicago, and beyond.
Exposure matters.

The right pricing, presentation, photography, marketing, and distribution strategy ensures your home is seen not only by buyers in Elmhurst, but by buyers who want to be in Elmhurst.
Thinking about buying, selling, building, or investing in Elmhurst? Let’s talk.

Read that. And then read it again. Success doesn’t always equal happiness and vice versa, but both are possible. It’s al...
06/01/2026

Read that. And then read it again. Success doesn’t always equal happiness and vice versa, but both are possible. It’s all about the perspective.

Now available exclusively through the MLS Private Listing Network, this extensively renovated Field Elementary luxury ho...
05/29/2026

Now available exclusively through the MLS Private Listing Network, this extensively renovated Field Elementary luxury home offers true “forever home” quality throughout.

Features include a custom imported Snaidero kitchen, Sub-Zero/Wolf appliance package, incredible outdoor living space with integrated firepit and pergola with powered louvers, radiant heated basement lounge, theater room, smart home integration, and much more.

For buyers waiting for turnkey quality, thoughtful design, and craftsmanship that stands apart from typical newer construction…this home is worth a closer look.

Private showings available by appointment. Possession preferred this Fall.

Housing affordability and inventory shortages aren’t just Elmhurst conversations anymore they’ve become statewide priori...
05/27/2026

Housing affordability and inventory shortages aren’t just Elmhurst conversations anymore they’ve become statewide priorities.

From Governor J. B. Pritzker’s BUILD Illinois initiative to the Illinois Municipal League’s proposed REAL (Reducing Expenses & Advancing Local Housing) Act, Illinois is actively exploring ways to encourage more housing development across the state.

Why does that matter?

Because limited inventory continues to impact affordability, mobility, and long-term growth — not just in Chicago, but throughout communities like Elmhurst and the western suburbs.

The challenge moving forward will be balancing:
• new housing opportunities
• infrastructure and school capacity
• local control
• neighborhood character
• affordability and accessibility

One thing is clear: housing supply is now front-and-center in Illinois policy discussions.

And whether people like it or not… conversations around zoning, density, redevelopment, and housing flexibility are only going to increase from here.

Grateful for the freedoms we enjoy, the communities we call home, and especially those who sacrificed everything to prot...
05/25/2026

Grateful for the freedoms we enjoy, the communities we call home, and especially those who sacrificed everything to protect them. Remembering and honoring our fallen heroes this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Elmhurst market update: detached single family median sale price up 16% year over year to $707,500 while inventory conti...
05/22/2026

Elmhurst market update: detached single family median sale price up 16% year over year to $707,500 while inventory continues to tighten.

Buyers are competing, quality inventory is moving, and well positioned homes are commanding premium pricing. The Hurst remains one of Chicagoland’s strongest suburban housing markets.

One of the most underrated parts of a successful real estate transaction? The people around the table.Congratulations to...
05/21/2026

One of the most underrated parts of a successful real estate transaction? The people around the table.

Congratulations to my first-time home buyer on officially crossing the finish line. 🏡👏

And in today’s market, that accomplishment means even more. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, first-time buyers now account for just 21% of all home purchases; the lowest level recorded since tracking began in 1981. While the median age of a first-time buyer has climbed to 40 years old.

That’s why having experienced professionals around you matters.

Pictured left to right:
• the one and only Dean Galanopoulos a longtime, highly respected real estate attorney representing the sellers
• yours truly 😎
• my buyer/client
• Joerg Seifert my go-to real estate attorney extraordinaire
• and Jack Jones with  Fairway Independent Mortgage — one of the best lenders in the business and someone I’ve trusted for years

No drama. No ego. Just good people helping make a major life moment happen the right way.

Especially happy for my buyer on this one. Homeownership journey officially underway.

Wishing you a great week!
05/18/2026

Wishing you a great week!

For all the noise and national narratives about Chicago… the housing market continues telling a very different story.Acc...
05/14/2026

For all the noise and national narratives about Chicago… the housing market continues telling a very different story.

According to a recent Crain’s Chicago Business article, the median price of homes sold in the city of Chicago increased 7.7% year-over-year in March 2026 approximately 5.5 times the national pace.

The broader Chicago metro area comprising Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties saw median home sale prices rise 4.2% year-over-year, roughly 3 times the national pace.

People invest where they see opportunity, stability, lifestyle, and long-term value.

That’s especially true in communities like Elmhurst and throughout Chicagoland where buyers continue prioritizing:
• walkability
• schools
• community
• architecture
• transportation access
• restaurants & local business districts
• quality of life

The headlines may generate clicks.
The market generates reality.

Source: Crain’s Chicago Business (https://www.chicagobusiness.com/real-estate/residential/ccb-chicago-housing-market-data-march-20260428/) (5/11/26)

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