Alex Starace

Alex provides journalists with the information they need for their stories. Prior to joining Redfin, he was a freelance writer who wrote extensively on the ins and outs of condo purchasing. He also covered luxury goods, with a minor in book reviews. He lives in Chicago and is lucky enough to be able to walk to work.

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Redfin Agents Have Arrived in Kansas City

February 4, 2016

Redfin real estate agents can now help you buy and sell homes in the Kansas City metro area, in both Kansas and Missouri.

Chicago Home Prices Rise Amid Lowest Inventory in Years

January 21, 2016

Chicago had only 10,645 homes for sale last month, the fewest this decade.

The Housing Market in Chicago: Where Are We Now?

January 19, 2016

Has the housing market in Chicago fully recovered from the crash?

Chicago Home Prices Dip and Sales Plummet as Market Shifts to Buyers

December 16, 2015

Chicago prices ticked down 2.2 percent in November, with the typical home selling for $225,000. Sales plunged more than 11 percent compared to a year earlier.

Chicago Home Prices Increase While Sales Remain Flat; Bridgeport Sees New Construction and Price Gains

November 19, 2015

Chicago home values increased slightly in October from a year earlier, with the typical home selling for $239,000. Sales were essentially flat, exhibiting a 0.4 percent increase. Like much of the country, Chicago is seeing a seasonal slowdown in sales and prices, as compared to previous months.

Chicago Home Prices Hold Steady as For-Sale Signs Multiply; Roscoe Village Moving Fast

October 22, 2015

Chicago home values held steady in September from a year earlier, with the median sale price rising slightly to $249,250. Sales were up 6 percent year-over-year. There were more than 10,800 homes for sale, a three-year high. Still, the city remains a seller’s market.