Glenview Illinois is a Great Place to Live The Northern Suburb of Glenview Illinois is a great place to live. There are so many Things to do in Glenview and the Surrounding Areas all year long. From local seasonal activities, such as hiking, skiing and ice skating, to movies, music, fine dining and so much… READ MORE
Lincolnshire Condo SOLD in the Rivershire Subdivision! 205 Rivershire Ln. Unit 512 Great Lincolnshire Condo SOLD, Located at 205 Rivershire Lane Unit 512 in the Rivershire Subdivision. This is a nice 5th floor unit with scenic views. The unit features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has a laundry hook-up in the condo. The kitchen… READ MORE
Now that the dust has settled over that fiscal cliff, it’s time to look at the fallout. How has real estate been affected by H.R. 8 legislation signed into law by President Obama on January 2, and what will it mean for homeowners, buyers and sellers? Great News for Short Sales Short sales will… READ MORE
National home sales are at a three year high. After climbing steadily for the past three months, November’s Pending Home Sales Index rose 1.7 percent to 106.4. This is the highest the Index has reached since April 2010, when the deadline for the home buyer tax credit was approaching. But November’s increase isn’t due to… READ MORE
If you apply for a mortgage loan today chances are that the lender or broker will propose that you pay a discount point or two to get a better deal. But what does that mean exactly and will it be beneficial to you? It depends on your situation. What Are Mortgage Points? Before you agree… READ MORE
I have recently joined Pinterest and I’m loving it! Pinterest, for those of you who don’t know, is a virtual bulletin board that you can “pin” pictures, videos, and sites (like mine!). So far I only have one board going of my dream house decor. I need some ideas for new pins and new boards…. READ MORE
5 Signs that Now is a Good Time to Buy Homes are spending less time on the market. A year ago, the median time it took a house to sell was 96 days. Now the median time has been shortened to just 71 days. A shortage of inventory, an increase in demand, and those ever-favorable mortgage… READ MORE
Will Homeowner Tax Perks Change in 2013? The terrain of homeowner tax credits is shifting slightly this year, and it is still unclear how it will all settle. Several credits homeowners have enjoyed the past few years have already expired. Which credits still exist in spite of the looming fiscal cliff, and which credits are… READ MORE
Northbrook Winter Carnival is January 12th, 2013 11 am – 1:30 pm at Meadowhill Park The Northbrook Winter Carnival is a great family event and is free for everyone! They are having horse-drawn carriage rides, dog sled demonstrations, ice skating, and more. The Winter Carnival is taking place at Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Avenue, Northbrook,… READ MORE
To everyone who is interested in Real Estate “fiscal cliff” updates. The Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act was extended through 2013. This is good news for short sale sellers, who will continue to be an important market segment in 2013. Sellers whose lenders forgive mortgage principal in the sale process and who close in 2013… READ MORE