TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL snowing12 / Adobestock After two consecutive months of increases, existing-home sales took a slight tumble in August, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). All four of the major sales regions in the country experienced both month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines. At the… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL New Africa / Adobestock For the second month in a row, existing home sales have increased, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). What’s more, three of the four major sales regions in the country recorded month-over-month sales gains, while the fourth remained… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Retrostar / Adobestock Home prices are at record heights. In March, the median existing-home sales price climbed year over year by 17.2%, creating a new record. Every sales region in the country posted price increases in the double digits. According to Lawrence… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Image: bmak / Adobestock According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 2020 home sales climbed to the highest level seen since 2006. The year closed with positive gains in existing-home sales, with every sales region in the country posting double-digit year-over-year increases in… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH? CHECK IT OUT! Image: Onephoto / AdobesStock Mortgage rates are hitting historic lows. According to the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for the week ending July 2 averaged 3.07%; this is the lowest rate… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Image: Andrey Popov / iStock It should come as no surprise that existing-home sales declined in March; economists with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) expected this result due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Yet, despite the uncertainty caused by the pandemic,… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales climbed slightly higher in October. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR, saw this as an encouraging sign: “Historically low interest rates, continuing job expansion, higher weekly earnings, and low mortgage rates are undoubtedly contributing… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Suzanne Tucker – iStockPhoto Existing-home sales saw a slight decline in December. With a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million, sales fell 3.6 percent from November, but sales are still 1.1 percent higher than a year ago. What’s more, home sales… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL If you’re planning to make home improvements this year, you’re probably thinking about energy-efficient options, knowing they can save you money in the long run. However, many eco-friendly home improvements that help lower your energy bills can also pay off right away in the… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL When is the last time you had your home’s plumbing serviced? If your home is experiencing any of the following issues, it might be time to schedule a service technician for preventative maintenance. 1. Slow Drain. If your sinks are slow to drain, you… READ MORE