Susan Brill with Baird Warner

04/27/2026

SOLD!!!! But wait..... still have more!! Questions or interest?? I am only a call or click away!!!

Listed at $174,000, MLS #12582260, 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,300 square feet, Enjoy resort-style living surrounded by mature trees and natural scenery. This beautifully updated corner condo offers bright, open living spaces and stunning views of the wooded grounds, winding pathways, and creek from every wi...

03/27/2026

SOLD!!! But wait .... I have more!!!

Congratulations to my sellers!!!

Exciting preview of new gorgeous Palatine listing coming to market - PM for more details - as always, I am available to help you, or someone you may know for your real estate needs.....also more listings coming soon -

03/24/2026

02/14/2026

Starting w some sweet Valentine gifts 💘💕Susan Lockard Brill

02/14/2026

Hope you have a very happy Valentines Day! I'm always just a call or click away for your real estate needs 💘!

02/09/2026

It's been another successful year and such a pleasure working with great clients and Baird Warner! Off to good start for 2026!! Message me if you have any real estate questions - happy to help! Susan Lockard Brill

01/23/2026

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01/23/2026

Who's buying homes ? Summary of 2025 buyers :

2025 Buyers: Summary
Are older than ever
● All buyers = 59 years (median age)
● First time buyers = 40 years (median age)
● Repeat buyers = 62 years (median age)
First-time buyer headwinds
● First time buyers made up the smallest portion of all buyers in 2025, at only 21%.
Thatʼs the lowest number since NAR has tracked 1981. Historical average is 40%.
● Struggling with high rents, student loan debt, inflation & child care costs = inability to
save for down payment.
Repeat Buyers are thriving
● Those buyers with a home to sell have built equity = larger down payments for next
home, and are winning in competitive situations.

01/20/2026

https://myimageservices.com/7753-Van-Buren-211
This condo has it all! Spotless, beautifully decorated and maintained with updated kitchen w granite tops and baths excellent location for easy access to highway, buses and train. Heated garage with tandem 2 car parking - Plus exercise room and party room amenities!!

Listed at $360,000, 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,300 square feet,

01/14/2026

Real estate outlook for 2026
We are expecting home sales to increase by about 14% nationwide in 2026.”

Equity remains, but home prices moderate: “Home price growth will be minimal—roughly 2% to 3%—about the same as overall consumer price inflation. Generally, wage growth will be above that. So, it’s a year where people’s income begins to rise a little faster than consumer price inflation and home prices—and this is a welcoming development. We want people to have more purchasing power. Home prices are in no danger of any major decline, and even a 3% gain will bring smiles to many homeowners.”
Less pressure on buyers: “Inventory levels are about 20% above one year ago, so there are more choices for consumers. We’re not back to pre-COVID inventory yet, which I would consider normal, so we’re still in a slight housing shortage condition. But consumers do not have to rush decisions the way they did before—there are more choices out there and less prevalence of multiple offers.”
The American dream is still alive: “The desire for homeownership has not fallen. Many renters say that if the conditions are right, they would like to become homeowners. The past couple of years have been frustrating because of elevated mortgage rates, but things will be much better to achieve that American dream of ownership in 2026—with more inventory choices and mortgage rates falling.”