Home Buying Tips

Growing Trend for Green Home Building

TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL   NORTHBROOK IL OR  MORTON GROVE IL   For many home buyers, green features have gone from a wish list item to a must-have. The demand for green homes is expected to increase. Environmentally Friendly Builders and Remodelers According to the latest New SmartMarket Report by Dodge Data & Analytics, builders… READ MORE

Benefits of Buying a Home

TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL   NORTHBROOK IL OR  MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Monkey Business – Shutterstock There are many reasons why some people prefer to rent an apartment rather than purchase a home. Some jobs require considerable travel and occasional job-location transfers. Career-oriented professionals in their twenties find it easier and more convenient to… READ MORE

Four Benefits of Home Ownership

TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL   NORTHBROOK IL OR  MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Monkey Business – Shutterstock There are many reasons why some people prefer to rent an apartment rather than purchase a home. Some jobs require considerable travel and occasional job-location transfers. Career-oriented professionals in their twenties find it easier and more convenient to… READ MORE

Under Contract Vs. Sale Pending

Often, I am asked about the difference between a home being ‘under contract’ and one that is ‘sale pending’.  Aren’t they both unavailable? Well… not exactly.  The local multiple listing service, MRED (Midwest Real Estate Data, affectionately known as Mr. Ed.)  has two designations for properties that are no longer actively for sale. UNDER CONTRACT –… READ MORE

What Buyers Should Know About New Construction

Buying a new construction home is different than a resale home.  Here is what buyers should know about new construction.   Builder prices are often influenced by: Location Cost of the land Size of the home Cost of the building materials Labor costs Real estate market conditions Builder impact fees   The Real Estate Agent’s… READ MORE

Great Financial Tools for Real Estate

FINANCE QUESTIONS ANSWERED Finance Tools     Welcome to our Financial Tools Center. For answers to some of the most frequently asked financial questions, click to visit our helpful tools and calculators. Or contact me to discuss your needs in more detail. Great Financial Tools for Real Estate   Thank You and Have a Great Day… READ MORE