My wife and I were looking to buy our first condo in the West Loop. We found Jon on Yelp and from…read moreour first meeting he was very friendly, patient and easy to work with. He guided us through every step of the home buying process and it ended up being a lot less stressful than I had expected it to be. He also had very good recommendations on who we could use as our mortgage broker, lawyer and home inspector which minimized the stress of having to find reliable people to work with. He was also very accommodating and took us to visit over 12 properties before we made our first offer (which we ended up closing on!) I would highly recommend Jon to anyone that is in the market for a condo in the city.

With Jon's help, I bought a condo in Old Town this past spring. As a first-time homebuyer, I…read morereally didn't know what key issues to look for in a condo or how to navigate the process of buying a home. Jon was very patient and worked with me at every step. He was good at providing education and debriefing after viewing properties. With his help, I was able to get a great place and take advantage of the tax credit. I would highly recommend Jon, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process or just need someone to provide guidance throughout the process.

I have been working with Jim for almost a month now and it is an absolute pleasure to work with…read morehim. One of the most hard working people I have ever met. Jim is focused on honesty, integrity, the needs of his clients, and is always available when I need it. Thank you Jim for all your help!

The Star Home Team is phenomenal! Over the years, I've…read more experienced many moves with my job. By far, the Starwalt team is the best real estate agency I've worked with. With this last move, we relocated out of town and wasn't in IL to do various activities to facilitate selling of the home. With that, the Starwalt team stepped in on numerous occasions to ensure everything was done to facilitate a smooth sell process. From the beginning of the process to the end, they were attentive, prompt and customer focused. If you are in the market for a realtor, give Jim or Susan Starwalt a call. They'll take care of your needs. You will not be disappointed.

We have had the opportunity to participate as the lender on two unique projects with Cash for…read moreChicago Houses and have had a consistently positive experience working with their team. Cash for Chicago Houses communicates clearly, stays on top of timelines and follows through on their commitments. As the financier on these transactions, we place a high value on communication, transparency and follow-through, and they have delivered on all three. They have been professional, responsive and easy to work with throughout both projects. The finished product that they provide is of great value to the future home buyer. Most importantly, they have met their obligations consistently and in our experience often ahead of schedule, which is not always the norm in this space. The ownership team comes across as genuine, hardworking and committed to doing business the right way, which we value highly. Based on our experience, we would not hesitate to fund their projects again and we fully expect that we will have the opportunity to do so in the future.

Professional, creative, and caring. Steve is a top real estate realtor in my opinion with over 17…read moreyears of negation deals skills. Would highly recommend.

The job was completed exceptionally well--professionally, efficiently, and in a timely manner. What…read moretruly stood out was the ability to speak with someone over the weekend, which is rare in today's environment. The team not only provided excellent service but also took the time to guide me on what to expect and how to handle everything. To my surprise, when I arrived home, the work was fully completed to a high standard. I am extremely satisfied with the overall experience.

We lived there from 2020 through 2021. It was a mixed bag of great and not-so-great stuff…read more Our apartment was sort of old (despite their website photos of new remodeled units), where everything felt painted over as makeup. But it was clean, well maintained on the inside. And we used it with care, so nothing broke. The green areas around the buildings are also well maintained and mowed regularly. Snow plowing was always on top, done whenever necessary. Speaking of old: the A/C-furnace was *CRAZY* noisy. It's an old super loud engine inside your house! Eventually you'll learn to live with it, but noticing it is unavoidable: it's a small apartment. The only way to damp the noise would be staying inside the room and shutting doors. Mara, the manager, is smart and friendly. But office staff is regularly overwhelmed. Constantly putting out day-to-day small fires. And as they're running a business, they're after each cent you owe. Absolutely no rounding down cents. - "So you need to extend your moving another 3 days? Sure, no problem. Here's a prorated charge for a full week." Another source of income (for them) are covered garages. The garages are rented separated from your apartment contract. So for an extra monthly fee you can have a place to park your car nearby in a designated roofed spot. Or you can park wherever spot is available in front of the buildings - first come, first served basis. If a next door neighbor decided to throw a party, you'd have to park pretty far from your place. They also make money being middlemen between tenants and utilities providers, adding their "admin fee" here and there. This is not hidden, they're clear upfront before you sign the contract. Still, it's a bummer of several fees littering the final monthly leasing price. Speaking of which, they have a crazy pricing model based on demand + advanced payment: if people are willing to rent there, prices go up on a daily basis until you close your contract, and if you're willing to secure a lower contract, you should pay it in advance. Again: it's not shady, nor unfair. These are their rules, presented upfront. It's up to you to accept them or not. We have arrived one month before 2020 lockdown so we were lucky to have our stuff settled down before that. On the other hand, pool, gym and community areas were closed for a year, so I cannot assess them. Maintenance crew was always courteous and responsive too. Except when it involved the exterior of the apartment. Our rear deck had some nails constantly poking out (from the natural movement of the construction itself), and several rusted heavy duty staples dangerously poking out (see photos) just waiting for someone to walk barefoot. I had to remove them myself after a couple of months as the crew ignored these exterior calls. Also, the main entrance door that was heavily skewed and out of alignment: I fixed it myself as I knew how to. The water heater and laundry room were tiny but functional and dependable. Also dependable was the noise isolation between apartments. Each building holds 8 apartments: 4 downstairs, 4 upstairs. We lived upstairs and our neighbors were mostly quiet. Whenever the next door neighbor decided to play loud music, it was barely noticeable - except their bass, that came through walls. So, overall it's a nice place to settle for a while: it's safe, well maintained, administered by great staff. But don't forget: with a incredibly crazy noisy loud A/C-furnace system.

Dan came on time, fix my roof on hot humid weather. Charged reasonable price. I did not have any…read moreproblems. Thanks.

I called Dan today because I was concerned about the significant amount of snow on a portion of my…read moreroof. The concern is the flat roof over the family room, an addition done by the previous owner. Within 2 hours Dan was at my home and shoveled the roof. I trust his judgement and the quality of his work. He is honest, reliable, reasonable, and knowledgeable.

They responded very quickly, provided top-notch service, and offered great value. I will continue…read moreto have them service our systems.

John was great! He came in and was able to replace my AC when it shut down. He was very thorough…read moreand honest through the entire process. I would highly recommend Glen Ellyn Heating and Cooling because of the amazing experience I had.

Sandy was amazing, and so kind and thorough !…read more The grounds are beautiful. These apartments are taken care of very well. .

Gil was so warm and welcoming. He does a great job explaining how the complex works. we are excited…read moreto make the Monroe my home.