Ryan Widerberg is a licensed real estate broker and founder of The Widerberg Group at eXp Realty, serving Chicagoland homebuyers and families for over a decade. After working with hundreds of seniors and downsizers who spent months searching public listing sites — filtering through hundreds of two-story homes just to find the few single-level properties available — Ryan founded Homes Without Stairs to make that search dramatically simpler.

The reality for buyers who need everything on one floor is frustrating. Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com don't make it easy to filter specifically for true single-level living. Results are inconsistent, listings are incomplete, and too many buyers waste weekends touring homes that don't fit their needs the moment they walk through the door.

Homes Without Stairs changes that entirely. Ryan and his team maintain a comprehensive, continuously updated inventory of single-story homes across Chicagoland — ranch homes, villa communities, 55+ developments, accessible new construction, and off-market single-level properties that never make it to the public search sites. Every property in our portal is curated specifically for buyers who want to eliminate stairs from their daily lives without eliminating comfort, space, or quality.

Whether you are downsizing after decades in a two-story home, managing mobility concerns, caring for an aging parent, or simply ready for the ease of single-level living — Ryan and his team understand exactly what you need and where to find it.

Stop scrolling through homes that don't work for you. Let us show you every single-level home available in your market right now — all in one place, with one dedicated team working for you.