“I’m buying a home and planning on putting 5% down. But would it be better to take money from my retirement savings and put more money down?" We hear this question quite often. Many home buyers wonder...

Acting as a reminder of the roaring 20’s, Edgewater’s vintage feel is complete with old style movie theatres and antique shops. But the neighborhood’s charm is only amplified by the beautiful beaches ...

There are plenty of charming northside Chicago neighborhoods you can choose to buy a home in, but none are as eccentric and welcoming as Andersonville. If you're looking at apartments in Chicago, Ande...

Even compared to neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Logan Square Chicago boasts a unique personality driven by local pride. You seem to get a little bit of everything there. It’s a blend of old fashioned...

The old (and unfortunately standard) mortgage process is far from consistent. Pre-approvals are just estimates, closing takes months, and you’re buried in paperwork. At NewCastle Home Loans, we’ve cha...