Stacy in the Press


6/26/20

Q&A with CONDOChicago Founder Stacy Karel

by Cristina Merrill. Featured on ESTATENVY.com

Real estate may be considered an essential industry during the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s no denying that the crisis has forced many of its professionals to make serious changes to the way they do business. 

Enter local real estate pro Stacy Karel. Like so many of her peers, Karel has adjusted to the changing situation as she continues to help clients with what is arguably the most expensive purchase of their lives. In an interview with ESTATENVY, Karel provided a snapshot of Chicago’s real estate scene today and what buyers should know. 


9/26/19

Scottsdale townhome goes from 'meh' to modern. Take a look:

by Kyle Patton. Featured on AZCentral.com

Chicago native Stacy Karel was paying extra close attention to the weather last January. She recalls waking up one cold Sunday morning, hearing the reports, and turning to her husband.

 "The polar vortex is coming on Wednesday," she told him. "Let's get the heck out of here."

Chicago would go on to see temperatures as low as 23 degrees below zero, before taking into account wind chill.

Fortunately for Karel and her husband, they'd purchased a town house in Scottsdale two months before the record-breaking freeze.


07/18/2018

Lincoln Yards’ First Public Meeting Reveals New Skyscraper, But Does Not Allow Public To Speak

By Alisa Hauser. Featured on BlockClubChicago.com

Developers of the plan want an approximately 70-story building on the huge North Side site.


Are you looking to rent out your condo? Here is what you need to know as a landlord

By Stacy Karel. Featured on Chicagopropertyservices.com

Renting your condo?  Be a good Landlord

What are the do’s and don’ts when renting out your condo or townhome? As a homeowner, you are still just as responsible for your tenant’s behavior and actions as you would be if you were still  within the community association.   I am pleased to publish this article that was recently written by a guest contributor, Stacy Karel, from @Properties.


02/05/2016

Hot neighborhoods: Humboldt Park, West Pullman among areas showing gains

by BECKY YERAK. Featured in the Chicago Tribune


11/3/2014

Agent Snapshot: Stacy Karel, Broker, @properties, Chicago

Featured in Chicago Agent Magazine


09/29/2014

The 15 Best Real Estate Agents in Chicago

Featured on ChoiceHomeWarranty.com

Stacy Karel specializes in Chicago condos, and her passion for real estate shows. She is an Accredited Staging Professional, and an expert for making your home ready to show and sell. It’s clear to Karel’s clients that she enjoys listening to their needs and finding the very best deal through her knowledge and negotiation skills. Her clients appreciate her willingness to answer questions, negotiate, find the perfect listings, and refer qualified inspectors, contractors, and more.