TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL InsideCreativeHouse / Adobestock In the last year, interest rates have surged—with the average mortgage rate more than doubling. This rapid rise has left some homebuyers seeking alternative financing to fund their property purchases. As a result, private financing options have gained popularity in the… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Image: Kannapat / Adobestock Technology has transformed the way homes are appraised, and a new set of rules has emerged for sellers looking to maximize their home’s appraisal value. Understanding modern appraisals is essential, as appraisal value is critical in determining a home’s asking… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Image: Sommart / Adobestock Existing-home sales saw a decline in June, with every sales region across the country reporting drops in year-over-year sales. However, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), month-over-month sales were more variable, with increases in the Northeast, decreases in… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Image: SondraP / iStock A home is often the largest investment a person will make in their lifetime?but it’s not a hands-off investment. Failing to make improvements to your home could cost you when it comes time to sell. Zonda Media’s 36th annual Cost… READ MORE
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TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Image: Andrii Yalanskyi / Adobestock There was a slight improvement in the housing market in May, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), with existing-home sales increasing. While every region of the country posted year-over-year declines, month-over-month sales were variable, with the South… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Image: Photographee.eu / Adobestock Are you ready to buy a home? Here are some essential real estate facts to help you get started: Make a Must-Have List Create a comprehensive list of features that are nonnegotiable for your new home, as well as those… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: Akerkezz / AdobeStock Buying a home can be an expensive process. Enter seller concessions: These are costs associated with purchasing a home that a seller agrees to pay for the buyer. Rather than a buyer paying for these out-of-pocket expenses themselves, the seller… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Monkey Business / AdobeStock The report “Wealth Gains by Income and Racial/Ethnic Group” from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) studied wealth accumulation over the past decade and revealed that homeownership has significant financial advantages over renting. Over the past decade, homeowners have become… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: AdobeStock / BillionPhotos.com According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales declined in April in every sales region in the country; both month-over-month and year-over-year sales were impacted. Recent home sales appear to be variable and moving in different directions, but… READ MORE