Tag: Real Estate

Are you a First Time Home Buyer?

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Posted on 07/05/2023

We have a report that can give you valuable information to help you through the homebuying process. Reach out to us and we'll send it over to you. Call or email us: [email protected]...

Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

First Time Home Buyer

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Posted on 06/30/2023

An agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well versed in the contracts and disclosures involved. Let’s connect to...

Home Sellers

Home Prices

Buying A Home Sight Unseen

Posted on 06/14/2023

Back in 2020, the convergence of virtual technology and the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a big increase in sight-unseen homebuying. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), during the first few months of the pandemic, 1 in 20 buyers purchased a property without ever setting foot inside. But while the pandemic is over, it looks like the...

Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment

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Posted on 06/06/2023

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment for the 11th consecutive year, consistently beating other investment types like gold,...

Homeownership

Why Today's Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

Posted on 04/30/2023

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a recent report from ATTOM, a property data...

Distressed Properties

Foreclosures

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Posted on 04/20/2023

Six Tips for First-Time Investment Property Buyers

As soon as they get their first taste of homeownership, a lot of homebuyers start to think about expanding their real estate portfolio by purchasing an investment property. Owning investment real estate, whether a small apartment building, retail center, or single-tenant property, is an excellent way to diversify your income and build wealth. However, for first-time investors, the...

Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

Housing Market

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Posted on 04/07/2023

We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good reason to stick with your search. Here are...

Housing Market

Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House

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Posted on 04/04/2023

Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below): Let’s break those reasons down and explore how they might resonate...

Home Sellers

Housing Market

Working from home-Home office ideas

Posted on 03/25/2023

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the office, the Illinois Department of Transportation launches a 3-year construction project on the Kennedy Expressway, and suddenly those downtown workers from points north and northwest, who had slowly been returning to the office, made one big collective U-turn. In reality, remote and hybrid work has become...

Home Office

How is the Real Estate Market?

Posted on 03/18/2023

Do you need an update on the current real estate market? We are always researching and analyzing market data to give you the best information on the ever changing real estate market.As your local expert and trusted resource for real estate, we explain and give you insight into current buying and selling trends. Call or message me if...