I worked with Greg in obtaining financing for 2 home purchases. One while he was @ Wintrust and…read moreanother with Blueleaf Lending where he is currently at. In both purchases Greg worked closely with me in obtaining financing which made sense for my particular real estate financial goals. He is super organized, responsive, and is always reachable my phone. Greg has always done a good job of keeping me in the loop with regards to where we are at with the lending approval process and ensuring things stay on track, this is something which is hard to find with most of the home lenders out there, especially the larger ones. I highly recommend Greg for your home lending needs.

My wife and I just closed on our first home today with the help of Jeff Magee and the team at…read moreMortgage Resource Group. Jeff was always available with kindness and wisdom to answer any of our questions and set us in the right direction. Even very early on in the process we were given great options and never felt pressured. We were given the space to make our decisions and are very happy with our rate. We would highly recommend Jeff and anyone from the team here.

Jeff and his team at Mortgage Resource Group were a fantastic resources as my wife and I navigated…read morethe home buying process for the first time. Jeff was thoughtful, patient, expert, and most importantly, kind. There was never a moment where I felt that I couldn't ask a question or try to obtain additional information. Jeff has now also walked us through a refinance of our current mortgage, and I'm so glad we've stuck with him and Mortgage Resource Group. They are truly incredible assets in the home buying experience.

Initial start was good and Brandon Coll - SVP of Residential Lending - NMLS #248814 was…read morepatient/responsive. however, towards the end he started loosing patience for my queries. The worst part was when the Title company called me, saying I was short of funds for closure. Being my loan officer, I would have expected Brandon to call me and help expedite the closure, ended up paying several hundred dollars on his ill advice. Won't recommend.

We highly recommend Michael DelVecchio for all your Mortgage needs. Honest, transparent, pleasant…read moreand knowledgeable! Looked out for our best current and future interests. Fantastic communication and kept us informed through every step of the process with NO dreaded, closing surprises. Fantastic, personalized experience! Impeccable service!

We have sold 3 homes with Ralph Binetti--the first sold in 3 days, the second sold in 4 days, and…read morethe third never even had to be listed. He got us our asking price before we even put it on the market. Our first transaction with him back in 2000 he caught a mistake in our closing statement that was different than what we agreed to and would have given him more money but he pointed out the mistake and that was enough for us--he is honest and has integrity and we can't say that about everyone in this business. We have referred family members and business associates to him over the years without hesitation. Ralph has been our exclusive realtor for 25 years and we can't recommend him enough. He's a stand-up guy.

Mr. Binetti handled a variety of details and efficiently followed up in a timely manner. My…read moreproperty was listed at the high end of market comps. Received multiple offers within a few days and closed for more than asking price. What more can a seller want? Ralph delivered overall excellent service.

Like everybody else Luca has worked with, I cannot explain how much I recommend him. To start, my…read morewife found Luca randomly on Yelp with great reviews, so we asked him to show us a house. Turns out, he is the most attentive and diligent agent I have ever experienced. Upon any interest in a property (and we had more than a few), Luca ALWAYS went back to the office and crunched the data to give us an extremely detailed analysis of the value of the properties across all comps. This was not just pulling comps... This was a COMPLETE DISSECTED ANALYSIS of comp properties qualities vs. our choices. In the age of online real estate shopping, Luca has found an invaluable niche supporting the buyer with much needed and appreciated real and meaningful data and honesty. He makes himself available at all times and will always give you an honest opinion if you ask. In addition, his educational background is in structural engineering, which is, again, an invaluable resource when inspecting potential properties. I have no hesitation stating that Luca is the best agent you can hire, period.

Luca was very patient and knowledgeable. He helped us find a wonderful home that we adore very…read moremuch. His expertise in construction and engineering helped us avoid the common pitfalls of new owners and pick a perfect, move-in ready home.

When we started the process of moving to Wilmette from the east coast (with school-age children)…read morewithout prior knowledge of the area, we knew we would need a real estate agent that 1) was well-informed locally, 2) would get to know us to help guide us, and 3) was communicative and quick to respond. We had already introduced ourselves to a few realtors who were clearly not all three when we fortunately found Tim and instantly knew he was the guy for us. With extensive history in the North Shore, a friendly demeanor, and a work ethic that responded immediately to texts, emails, or calls, we credit Tim with our successful move to the area. By the time we made our single house hunting visit, he was able to steer us straight to the few places we would seriously consider, and concisely told us which of the rest of the MLS search results to ignore due to price/location/condition issues. Then we made an offer with his guidance and used every inspector/attorney/etc he recommended without a hitch. An absolutely amazing experience!

Tim did an outstanding job helping me purchase my new home. As a first time homebuyer, I was…read morenervous and excited. Tim took away my nervousness and helped me step-by-step throughout the process. He answered all my questions including ones I had not thought of. From getting my pre-approval for a mortgage, home inspection, and leading up to the closing. I could not have asked for more. Tim made this home purchase very good for me. I will definitely recommend Tim to all my friends and family that are looking to purchase or sell real estate. If you want someone you can trust, Tim Shaker is your guy!

I'm fully convinced we'd be riding out the COVID-19 pandemic in a small NYC apartment for the…read moreduration - if we hadn't met John and Katie in February. The ThirdBLVD team was an incredible asset to us throughout the buying process. We knew John was the right agent for us within 3 minutes of our first conversation, because he really *listened* - asking clarifying questions and confidently integrating what we'd already shared about our preferences into his recommendations. John and Katie helped us broaden our parameters for neighborhoods, and made viewing appointments with super-quick turnarounds when we were able to fly to Chicago on short notice. They took the time to drive us around our target neighborhoods block by block, pointing out restaurants we might want to check out, which areas might experience too much train noise, and which types of facades were known to deteriorate quickly. They showed us a variety of property types so we could get a feel for all the options on the market, and they had an obvious depth of knowledge about construction processes and materials, neighborhood strengths and weaknesses, and reasonable timelines for each step of the process. When we found the place we wanted, they set achievable expectations for negotiations and secured us an accepted offer below asking. Then they had a whole network of contacts that sprang into action, with multiple recommendations for mortgage brokers, real estate attorneys, and inspectors, which saved us many hours of research as out-of-towners. And they stuck by us throughout the closing and move-in process, which was especially complicated given the pandemic. If you like straight talk with an open mind, this is your team. If you like being surrounded by people who are comfortable enough in their expertise to really listen to what you value, this is your team. If you want to wake up every morning thinking - "How in the world am I so lucky that I get to live here?" - this is your team. We can't recommend John and Katie more highly. We've gone from not being able to leave our NYC apartment in 40 days to having coffee on the balcony in the Chicago sunshine in total safety. Literally priceless.

We have used ThirdBLVD, specifically John Huebner, for 2 transactions and we were very impressed…read more He is honest and pragmatic. And most importantly, he guided us through a purchase and a sale with our best interests in mind, not his. If you are looking for an agent, meet with him for 5 minutes and you will know you have found your Realtor. And I've heard great things about everyone at ThirdBLVD.

13-14 years ago my wife and I were buying a home and I was referred to Jason by my broker, before I…read moregot into the business. At the time, young and trying to understand too many things about the home buying process, we heavily relied on Jason's experience. My wife and I had quickly realized that Jason was providing an "above and beyond" service to us, got us a great rate, translated lending into common terms and he got the deal closed. We saved and really enjoyed working with him. At that time I pledged, that when I get into the business, he will be my lender. 1-2 years later I got my Broker's License and Jason has done over 100 loans for our clients and friends. Good guy that knows his stuff, and works hard to make it happen. In this industry its not the easy deals that show you off, its how you solve problems when things get tricky. He has never disappointed, and I highly recommend him.

From open house to closing day, buying my first home felt like reliving a first day at work…read moreeveryday for two months, with lots of (probably) dumb questions and, when I was asked basic questions, dumb answers. None of that was Jason's fault. By phone or email, he was reliably easy to correspond with and communicated thoroughly without being inundating. His thinking several steps ahead in the loan process proved a great source of relief. Before prequalification for the co-op I eventually purchased, he ensured I understood the nuances of co-ops versus condos and, given a heftier-than-standard down payment, impressed upon me a liberal closing cost estimate before proceeding. He answered all emails/phone calls within a day, with the majority answered in a half hour or less no matter when contacted.