The 7 Biggest Mistakes Chicago Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Buying a home in Chicago is exciting—but it’s also easy to make costly mistakes. Here are the big ones I see buyers make:

1. Skipping pre-approval before shopping

2. Falling in love with staging, not structure

3. Overstretching their budget

4. Ignoring property taxes & HOA fees

5. Skipping inspections in hot markets

6. Waiting too long to make an offer

7. Thinking they don’t need an agent

Here’s the thing: all of these can cost you money, stress, and opportunities. But with the right guidance, they’re 100% avoidable.

👉 Thinking about buying in Chicago? Let’s chat—I’ll make sure you sidestep the pitfalls and land the home you really want.

Dee Savic, a Chicago real estate agent showing all the best of local life & real estate in Chicago.
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