Sip + Learn HAUS BLEND

This week, we had two roommates on the show who found their new homes during the pandemic. While one ended up buying her first condo, the other ended up finding a new apartment completely virtually. Learn how they both navigated finding a new home and even hear some of our embarrassing stories. 



Questions We Answer:

What was the process like of buying/renting during a global pandemic?

Did any issues come up?

How has moving changed?

And more



On today's episode:

Kourtney N. Murray | @properties

Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate



What we're drinking:

Vin Chicago

Tanta

Dry City Brew Works

Jeppson's Malort x Revolution Brewing



Local Mentions:

DS Tequila

Il Sogno Ristorante

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar

Dinkel's

Bitter Pops

This week, we had my managing broker Rick Sobin on the podcast talking about everything from when we’ll see good deals hit the market to who the next generation of brokers will be. Plus, we talk about that VICE article everyone's talking about.

Questions We Answer:
When do we expect to see foreclosures hit the market?
What are real estate brokers doing now that will impact how we move forward?
How do you deal with a bad day?
And more

On today's episode:
Kourtney N. Murray | @properties
Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate
Rick Sobin | @properties

What we're drinking:
Half Acre Beer Company - Tome & Fader
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery - Pulaski Pils
KOVAL Distillery - Four Grain 

Local Mentions:
Sushi-san
Frontera Grill
Stella Barra
Big Star

Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com

This week, we had two of our good friends, Don + Sabrina, back on the show to talk about the shift to the suburbs, rethinking new developments, the closing process & everything in between. 



Questions We Answer:

How efficient is the new closing process?

Will we see a shift to the suburbs?

What issues are you seeing that you didn't expect?

And more



On today's episode:

Kourtney N. Murray | @properties

Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate

Don Hyun | Donald Hyun Kiolbassa, Attorney CPA

Sabrina Bier | Proper Title, LLC



What we're drinking:

Half Acre Beer Company - Daisy Cutter

Spiteful Brewing 

FEW Bourbon 



Local Mentions: 

Amitabul

The Churro Waffle

Pitchfork

Lo's China Kitchen

The Warbler

Gather

Beermiscuous

Bitter Pops

Hopewell Brewing Co

This Little Goat



Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com

Joining us this week are two people keeping the real estate industry moving. Sara Chambers is the owner of Praedium Valuation Group, an appraisal company here in Chicago. And, Steve Wrought is the owner of his home inspection company, HouseCall Inspections. Today, we're talking about everything from how the Great Recession affects how they operate business today to where we're picking up hand sanitizer these days.



Questions We Answer:

Should we be worried about appraisal values?

Can you safely conduct a home inspection?

What is Malort?

And more



On today's episode:

Kourtney N. Murray | @properties

Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate

Sara Chambers | Praedium Valuation Group

Steve Wrought | HouseCall Inspections

Joining me this week is one of my closest friends & advisors in the real estate industry, Joe Burke with Guaranteed Rate. Today, we're talking about everything from the real estate market to what we're doing to stay sane this week.



Questions We Answer:

What has changed?

Has covid-19 changed the mortgage industry?

What will the future of the real estate market look like?

Can you still tour homes?

What are we drinking this week?

And more



On today's episode:

Kourtney N. Murray | @properties

Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate



What we're drinking:

Revolution Brewing - Rev Pils

Dovetail Brewery - Baltic Porter



Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com

Together with some of the top real estate professionals in Chicago, we discuss what's going on, what we can anticipate & answer any question you may have about Chicago's real estate market.



Questions We Answer:

What is happening in the market?

How low will rates will go?

Is now a good time to buy?

Will home prices fall?

Can you still close on a home?

What you can do now if you’re thinking about buying?

Is now a good time to sell?

And more



On the Call:



Kourtney N. Murray | @properties


Joe Burke at Guaranteed Rate | Guaranteed Rate



Don Hyun | Donald Hyun Kiolbassa, Attorney CPA


Sabrina Bier | Proper Title, LLC



Kourtney Murray is a top Chicago real estate broker with @properties. To learn more visit kourtneymurray.com