S5 E1 - Get Ready For Chaos - How Buyers And Sellers Win In 2026

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We reset the year with straight talk on how Chicago buyers win without mortgage contingencies, where sellers get the biggest ROI with small upgrades, and why multi‑units beat condos for long‑term wealth. We close with a practical guide to chasing down water leaks before they crush value.

• Full underwriting to compete and close
• Appraisal gap math and DTI guardrails
• Realistic must‑haves versus budget and neighborhood
• Writing offers sellers choose under pressure
• Lighting, bulbs, and paint as top ROI levers
• Kitchen and bath refreshes with hardware and mirrors
• Staging for demand and price action
• Multi‑units over condos for rent‑driven value
• Airbnb rules, management, and furnishing budgets
• Water infiltration diagnosis from windows to roofs to gutters
• HVAC condensation versus true roof leaks
• Parents buying multi‑units for college housing

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