# John Lyons > John Lyons is a Chicago-based broker associate with Baird & Warner offering full-service buyer and seller representation across Chicago's nearnorth neighborhoods, combining neighborhood expertise, team-driven processes, and tech-enabled marketing. Nearnorth Chicago specialist, Baird & Warner-backed, referral-driven, tech-enabled marketing, neighborhood authority, full-service buyers/sellers, condos-to-luxury, investor services ## Neighborhood Guides - [North Center | Neighborhood Guide | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/north-center): North Center, Chicago neighborhood listings page with local demographics, walkability scores, and nearby points of interest. - [Old Town | Neighborhood Guide | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/old-town): Old Town, IL neighborhood page with property listings, census snapshots, local walk/bike scores, nearby businesses, and school information. - [Edgewater | Neighborhood Guide | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/edgewater): Edgewater, IL neighborhood listing page with property results, census demographics, neighborhood scores, and nearby businesses. - [Lincoln Park | Neighborhood Guide | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/lincoln-park): Lincoln Park real estate listing page with Chicago homes, neighborhood demographics, and nearby transit and business scores. - [Lincoln Square | Neighborhood Guide | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/lincoln-square): Lincoln Square, Chicago real estate neighborhood page with property listings, demographics, walkability scores, and nearby businesses. - [Logan Square IL Real Estate | Neighborhood Area Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/logan-square): Logan Square, IL real estate neighborhood page with property search, census demographics, and nearby business highlights. - [Near North Side | Neighborhood Guide | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/near-north-side): Near North Side Chicago real estate listings with Census and Walk Score neighborhood data. - [Roscoe Village Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/roscoe-village): Roscoe Village neighborhood page listing Chicago-area properties, local demographics, and nearby business and school information. - [Uptown Chicago Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Lifestyle](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/uptown): Uptown Chicago real estate directory with luxury home listings, neighborhood statistics, and local points of interest. - [Ravenswood Chicago Neighborhood Homes & Guide | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/ravenswood): John Lyons lists Ravenswood Chicago neighborhood homes alongside neighborhood demographics, transit scores, and nearby points of interest. - [River North Real Estate - Discover Luxury Living](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/river-north): River North, Chicago neighborhood listing page with luxury homes, condos, market stats, and local amenities. - [Lake View | Neighborhood Guide | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods/lake-view): Lake View, Chicago real estate listings with neighborhood stats, nearby businesses, and MLS property details. ## Featured Properties - [Browse Chicago Properties for Sale | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/properties/sale): Real estate listings of homes and featured properties for sale in Chicago, IL with property details. - [2729 N Sheffield Avenue Unit: 1S](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/properties/2729-n-sheffield-avenue-unit-1s-chicago-il-60614-mrd12467378): Listing for a 3-bedroom, 3-bath duplex-down condo at 2729 N Sheffield Ave Unit 1S, Lincoln Park. - [Browse Recently Sold Chicago Homes | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/properties/sold): Collection of recently sold residential properties in Chicago, IL showing addresses, sale prices, beds, baths. ## Buyer Guides - [First Time Buyer's Guide | Chicago Homes | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/buyers): A Chicago first-time homebuyer guide outlines the buying process from research and budgeting through inspection, appraisal, and closing. ## Seller Guides - [Seller's Guide for Chicago, IL Home Sellers | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/sellers): John Lyons presents a Chicago seller's guide covering pricing, prep, offers, closing, and home-sale marketing. ## Tools - [Chicago, IL Mortgage Calculator Tool | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/mortgage-calculator): John Lyons Real Estate hosts a mortgage calculator for estimating monthly payments. - [Home Valuation in Chicago - Free Instant Estimate | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/home-valuation): Directory listing for a Chicago home valuation page offering a free property valuation. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Roscoe Village Neighborhood Lifestyle | Spend a Weekend](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/what-its-like-to-spend-a-weekend-in-roscoe-village): A Roscoe Village weekend guide spotlights coffee, indie retail, parks, Brown Line access, and casual dining on Chicago's North Side. - [How to Finance a 2-4 Unit in Ravenswood: Loans, Limits, Steps](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/financing-a-24-unit-in-ravenswood): Guide to financing 2-4 unit homes in Ravenswood, covering loan options, rental-income underwriting, appraisal rules, and local down payment assistance. - [North Center condo vs. townhome](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/condo-vs-townhome-in-north-center): John Lyons Real Estate blog entry on condo versus townhome choices in North Center. - [Hidden Gems Logan Square Chicago - Discover Now](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-logan-square-you-need-to-discover): Chicago neighborhood blog catalogs Logan Square dining, music, markets, and event venues. - [Buying a Condo in Roscoe Village? Key Tips to Know](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/buying-a-condo-in-roscoe-village-key-things-to-know): A Roscoe Village condo-buying guide covers building types, association finances, parking, inspections, and lender review items. - [Ravenswood Home Design Trends - Discover What's New](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/ravenswood-home-design-trends-you-havent-seen-yet): Blog post on Ravenswood home design trends in Chicago, highlighting sustainable, smart, and biophilic features. - [Cook County Property Tax Cycle | Lincoln Square Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/cook-county-property-tax-cycle-simplified): Lincoln Square guide to Cook County property taxes, covering assessments, appeals, exemptions, billing, and closing prorations. - [Uptown Chicago Lakefront Living: Your Local Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/lakefront-living-in-uptown-chicago-a-local-guide): Guide to Uptown Chicago lakefront living, covering Montrose Beach, the Lakefront Trail, housing pockets, transit, and seasonal beach access. - [New vs Vintage Homes in Logan Square Chicago](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/choosing-between-new-and-vintage-homes-in-logan-square): A Logan Square guide comparing vintage homes and newer construction by character, upkeep, efficiency, and pricing. - [Best Time to Sell a Home in Edgewater, Chicago | Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/best-time-to-sell-a-home-in-edgewater): Guide to timing an Edgewater home sale, with seasonal pricing advice for condos, co-ops, and single-family homes. - [Chicago Transfer Tax Near North Side Buyer & Seller Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/chicago-transfer-tax-near-north-side-buyer-and-seller-guide): Guide to Chicago transfer tax rules for Near North Side buyers and sellers, covering payment splits, exemptions, and closing-cost budgeting. - [Earnest Money Chicago Buyers: Near North Side Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/earnest-money-in-chicago-what-buyers-should-know): A Near North Side Chicago guide explains earnest money deposits, contingencies, escrow handling, and fraud precautions for condo buyers. - [Lake View Home Value: Data-Driven Pricing Plan in Chicago](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/lake-view-home-value-get-a-data-driven-pricing-plan): A Chicago Lake View guide explains how to price lake-view homes and condos using comps, adjustments, and market metrics. - [Illinois Attorney Review Period for Old Town Buyers](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/attorney-review-in-illinois-a-buyers-guide): A buyer's guide explaining Illinois attorney review for Old Town purchases, with closing, condo, and historic-property considerations. - [Two-Flat vs Single-Family in Logan Square, Boone IL](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/two-flat-vs-single-family-in-logan-square): A Logan Square guide compares two-flats and single-family homes for financing, taxes, zoning, maintenance, and resale. - [Hidden Gems in Edgewater IL: Local Spots to Explore Today](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/hidden-gems-in-edgewater-il-you-need-to-discover): A neighborhood roundup of Edgewater, Chicago attractions, dining spots, arts venues, and shopping stops. - [buying a pied-a-terre on Chicago's Near North Side](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/buying-a-pied-a-terre-on-chicagos-near-north-side): Blog page about buying a pied-a-terre on Chicago's Near North Side. - [Selling a Vintage Old Town Home in Chicago](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/selling-a-vintage-old-town-home-without-losing-its-charm): Chicago guide to selling a vintage Old Town home while preserving original character. - [Perfect Paint Colors for Your Lincoln Square Home](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/choosing-the-right-paint-colors-for-your-lincoln-square-il-home): A Lincoln Square home-design guide on choosing paint colors for different light, room moods, and architectural styles. - [Deeded Parking River North: Options, Costs & Tradeoffs](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/deeded-parking-in-river-north-options-and-tradeoffs): A guide to deeded parking in River North condos, comparing deeded, assigned, tandem, lift, and leased options and what buyers should verify. - [seasonal home maintenance tips for North Center, IL](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/seasonal-home-maintenance-tips-for-north-center-il-residents): A blog listing for seasonal home maintenance tips for North Center, IL residents. - [Ravenswood Basement Remodel Permitting & Resale Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/finishing-a-ravenswood-basement-the-right-way): A Ravenswood basement remodel guide covering Chicago permits, inspections, safety code issues, and resale considerations. - [Boost Productivity with Chic Home Office Ideas](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/innovative-home-office-setup-ideas-for-productivity): A Chicago-focused blog offers home office design tips for improving productivity, comfort, storage, and focus. - [Ravenswood Loft Renovation: Transform Your Space Along the Industrial Corridor](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/loft-living-on-ravenswood-ave-design-considerations): A Chicago real-estate guide covers Ravenswood Avenue loft design, code rules, and practical buying or selling considerations. - [Preparing Your Lake View Condo for Sale](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/preparing-your-lake-view-condo-for-a-successful-sale): A Lake View real-estate blog outlines condo prep steps for sellers, from repairs and staging to documents, photography, and showings. - [How to Remodel Your Home in Roscoe Village, IL Stress-Free](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/how-to-remodel-your-home-in-roscoe-village-il-without-the-stress): A Roscoe Village guide outlines planning, budgeting, permits, and communication tips for a low-stress home remodel. - [Tech Revolutionizes Homebuying in River North, IL](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/how-technology-is-changing-the-homebuying-process-in-river-north-il): A River North, IL blog post explains how technology is reshaping homebuying with virtual tours, digital mortgages, AI, and e-signatures. - [Top Neighborhoods to Invest in Old Town, IL 2025](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/top-neighborhoods-to-invest-in-old-town-il-this-year): An Old Town, IL blog post outlines neighborhood investment prospects across historic and commercial corridors. - [Buying a Home in Lincoln Park IL | Expert Buyer Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/your-guide-to-buying-a-home-in-lincoln-park-il): John Lyons offers a guide to buying a home in Lincoln Park, Chicago, covering budgeting, offers, inspections, financing, and closing. - [River North loft vs high-rise living](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/river-north-loft-vs-high-rise-living-explained): A Chicago real estate blog page for River North loft versus high-rise living, but the article text is not present in the markup. - [Outdoor Living Around Lincoln Park Homes](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/everyday-outdoor-living-around-lincoln-park-homes): A Chicago neighborhood guide to outdoor living near Lincoln Park homes, from lakefront trails and beaches to markets and transit. - [Condo Assessments Chicago Explained for Uptown Buyers](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/condo-assessments-in-chicago-what-they-cover): Guide to condo assessments in Uptown Chicago explaining routine fees, reserves, special assessments, and buyer-seller due diligence. - [House Hacking a 2-4 Unit in Ravenswood, Chicago](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/house-hacking-a-2-4-unit-in-ravenswood): Blog post on house hacking a 2-4 unit in Ravenswood, covering financing, zoning, inspections, and cash-flow planning. - [How to Choose the Right Neighborhood in Near North Side, IL](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-neighborhood-in-near-north-side-il): A guide to selecting a Near North Side, IL neighborhood based on amenities, commute, walkability, lifestyle, and market trends. - [North Center Chicago House Hacking | Multi-Unit Basics](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/house-hacking-in-north-center-multi-unit-basics): Directory guide to North Center Chicago house hacking with multi-unit property, financing, and rent-estimation basics. - [Top Questions to Ask at Lake View, IL Open House](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/key-questions-to-ask-during-an-open-house-in-lake-view-il): A Lake View, IL homebuying guide listing the questions to ask at an open house. - [Top Smart Home Features for Logan Square Homeowners](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/must-have-smart-home-features-for-logan-square-il-homeowners): Blog post on essential smart home upgrades for Logan Square, Chicago homeowners. - [Lincoln Park Listing Agent: Strategic Marketing That Sells](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/lincoln-park-listing-agent-strategic-marketing-that-sells): A Lincoln Park real estate guide outlines pricing, staging, distribution, and timing strategies for sellers. - [Selling Your Home Roscoe Village IL - Expert Tips & Strategies](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-selling-your-home-in-roscoe-village-il): A Roscoe Village selling guide covering pricing, staging, marketing, negotiations, and closing strategy. - [Lincoln Square buy and sell strategy](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/planning-a-move-up-within-lincoln-square-buy-and-sell-strategy): John Lyons Real Estate blog page about planning a move-up purchase and sale in Lincoln Square. - [Renting vs. Buying in Uptown, IL: Key Considerations](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/renting-vs-buying-in-uptown-il-which-is-right-for-you): A Uptown, IL blog post compares renting and buying through budgeting, financing, maintenance, taxes, and long-term planning. - [Edgewater Chicago Condo Buying Tips: Association Questions](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/what-edgewater-condo-buyers-should-ask-about-associations): A guide for Edgewater condo buyers on reviewing association documents, reserves, insurance, and financing risks. - [Ravenswood Chicago Neighborhood Guide to Local Living](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/what-it-is-like-to-live-in-ravenswood-chicago): A Ravenswood Chicago neighborhood guide covering housing, transit, amenities, schools, parking, and buying or renting tips. - [Uptown Chicago Historic vs Modern Homes | Which Fits?](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/historic-vs-modern-homes-in-uptown-chicago): A comparison of historic and modern Uptown Chicago homes, highlighting vintage courtyard buildings, newer amenities, and ownership tradeoffs. - [Edgewater Lakefront Living Guide | Daily Life in Chicago](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/everyday-lakefront-living-in-edgewater-chicago): A Chicago real-estate guide to Edgewater's lakefront access, transit options, housing variety, and everyday conveniences. - [River North Condo Associations: What Buyers Should Know](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/understanding-river-north-condo-associations-before-you-buy): Guide to reviewing River North condo associations, reserves, rules, insurance, and disclosures before buying in Chicago. - [Home Age vs Market Value in Old Town, IL | Learn More](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/home-age-vs-market-value-in-old-town-il-what-you-should-know): A Chicago Old Town real estate article examines how historic home age, renovations, location, and preservation affect market value. - [Sell Home in Old Town Chicago | Maximize Appeal Today](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/how-to-market-an-old-town-home-for-maximum-appeal): A Chicago Old Town home-selling guide covering pricing, staging, condo documents, media assets, and launch timing for maximum appeal. - [North Center Move-Up Guide for Single-Family Homes](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/planning-a-moveup-to-a-north-center-singlefamily-home): A North Center move-up guide for buyers weighing financing, timing, closing costs, and older-home condition. - [Near North Side Condo Downsizing Planning Guide](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/downsizing-to-a-near-north-side-condo-practical-planning-guide): Guide to downsizing into a Near North Side Chicago condo, covering planning timelines, building due diligence, financing, taxes, and exemptions. - [Logan Square Living: Parks, Transit and Local Flavor](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/logan-square-living-parks-transit-and-local-flavor): A Chicago neighborhood guide to Logan Square's parks, Blue Line access, local businesses, and older multi-unit housing. - [Lincoln Square Housing Market Trends: What to Watch](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/lincoln-square-housing-market-what-buyers-and-sellers-should-watch): A 2026 Lincoln Square market analysis for buyers and sellers, focused on tight inventory, older housing, and pricing strategy. - [Lake View Condo Micro-Areas for Buyers in Chicago](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog/comparing-lake-view-microareas-for-condo-buyers): Chicago condo guide comparing Lake View's East Lakeview, Northalsted, Southport Corridor, and Wrigleyville by price, transit, and lifestyle. ## Testimonials - [Read Chicago, IL Client Success Stories | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/testimonials): Testimonials page for Chicago realtor John Lyons, featuring client praise for buying, selling, and market guidance. ## Core Pages - [Chicago, Illinois Real Estate Expert | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/): A real estate landing page for free home valuation and property valuation services. ## Other Pages - [Contact John Lyons | Chicago Real Estate Specialist](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/contact-us): Contact page for John Lyons real estate with message forms, consent disclosures, and Chicago contact details. - [Privacy Policy | John Lyons | Chicago Real Estate](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/terms-and-conditions): John Lyons' legal policy outlines site terms, personal data collection, AI use, sharing practices, and SMS consent choices. - [John Lyons Real Estate at Baird & Warner](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/video): A John Lyons Real Estate video hub covering Chicago home selling, buying, staging, and market-update topics. - [About John Lyons | Chicago, IL Real Estate Agent](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/about): Chicago about page profiling broker associate John Lyons, his Baird & Warner background, client testimonials, and recent transactions. - [404 Page Not Found | John Lyons | Chicago Real Estate](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/404): John Lyons Real Estate 404 page with navigation, contact prompts, and a client-consent form. - [Explore Chicago, Illinois Neighborhoods | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/neighborhoods): John Lyons Real Estate lists Chicago neighborhood pages for Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, River North, Old Town, Edgewater, Uptown, North Center, Lincoln Square, Logan Square. - [Chicago, IL Real Estate Tips and Insights | John Lyons](https://johnlyonsrealestate.com/blog): Chicago real estate blog featuring neighborhood guides, market updates, and buying and selling advice.