TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Solis Images – Shutterstock If you have been thinking about making the transition from renter to homeowner, now is the perfect time to act. Interest rates are low, but they could be rising soon. There are three big benefits of moving from… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Nednapa – iStockphoto As a buyer, the appraisal is essential to whether you will be approved for the mortgage amount that you’ve requested. The house that you purchase provides the collateral you need to borrow the money. If the home isn’t valued… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Kostenko Maxim – Shutterstock Whether you’re interested in gardening or think it’s for people who have nothing better to do, beautifying your yard can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Here are six tips to get you started: Start with Mulch. It’s… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Iriana Shiyan – Adobe Stock The more you spend on your home renovations, the more you’ll get back at resale, right? Unfortunately, not all remodeling projects are created equal. A minor remodel may cost $2,500, but a major overhaul could cost upward… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © KatarzynaBialasiewicz – iStockPhoto Home decor continues to be all the rage as reality TV shows about decorating, flipping, and fixing houses remain popular. This interest in interior design means that more people are keeping an eye out for trends. Here are 11… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Solis Images – Shutterstock If you have been thinking about making the transition from renter to homeowner, now is the perfect time to act. Interest rates are low, but they could be rising soon. There are three big benefits of moving from… 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 Photo: © Steve Debenport – iStockPhoto Buying your first home was a great experience, and you’ve built up some equity in your investment. Now you want to purchase a new home and use the equity and profit from your current house as a down… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Andrey Popov – Shutterstock Now is the time to remove the summer slipcovers, the light floral touches, and the clutter that may have accumulated over the past few months. Rearrange Furniture for a Fresh Look Move chairs into conversation groups. Angle a… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Andrey Popov – Shutterstock Many Americans mistakenly believe that owning a home is beyond their means. Both homeowners and renters have the misconception that buyers need a down payment of at least 20 percent before they can qualify for a mortgage and… READ MORE