Steve Green - Chicago Realtor

09/18/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

Great fun & hard work today with Habitat for Humanity. Today we worked at a site in the central Austin neighborhood.

09/11/2026

Small Home Problems to Address Before the Season Changes
A loose gutter or a drafty window rarely feels urgent, not until the temperature drops and small issues turn into a real repair bill. Walking through your property with a critical eye before the season turns can save you time, money, and a fair amount of frustration later on.
Check What's Happening...

A few small maintenance tasks now can prevent costly repairs down the road. Here's what to check around your home, inside and out, before the season changes.

09/11/2026

Never Forget! 🇺🇸🍎

09/06/2026

09/04/2026

Hey Everyone,
September is Hunger Action Month and our Galewood Area Business Committee is teaming up with Beyond Hunger for a community-wide food drive to end hunger.

You can drop off the most needed items at any of the local participating business or make a cash donation. Either way your support is appreciated!

To drop off the most needed food items use this link for the participating area businesses with their addresses and store hours:
https://www.gobeyondhunger.org/donatefood

If it is easier to donate. You can make a donation via the following link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/.../team/GalewoodNeighbors

We invite you to join us in supporting our local food pantry, Beyond Hunger through September's community-wide food and fund drive.

Thank you for your support!

09/04/2026

How to Compare Mortgage Options Like a Pro
Shopping for a mortgage can be difficult, since lenders present the numbers in so many different ways, and it's easy to focus on whichever number stands out first. Knowing what to actually compare is what helps you save money.
Know That the Interest Rate Isn't the Whole Story
The interest rate quoted...

Shopping for a mortgage means comparing more than the interest rate. Here's what buyers should check before picking the right lender and loan for their needs.