In this month’s Real Estate News, read about new construction increases and climb in national home pending sales; understand the 10 easy ways to save energy at home; learn how to make your yard sale a success; and much more. Three Things to Consider When Accepting a Cash Offer: *Source of the Cash *Other Contingencies… READ MORE
In this month’s June 2015 Real Estate News, learn about the two factors that led to an increase in national homes sales; understand the 3 methods appraisers use to find your home’s value; read about the most popular new home features; and much more. Increase Your Property Value with Landscaping: *Take Care of the Practicalities *Consider… READ MORE
In this month’s May 2015 Real Estate News, take a look at the latest statistics on National Price Growth; check out tips to create a light, bright and airy home; learn how to hire a contractor you can trust for home repairs; and much more. Included in this issue is the ‘Ultimate Buyer’s Checklist’. Focus on Curb Appeal… READ MORE
In this issue of April 2015 Real Estate News, look at the 5 signs the National Housing Market is stabilizing, an organizational attack to the spring cleaning of your home, and the big impact of small design changes. Also, look at the results of a survey – what Americans are looking for in a home. Learn what… READ MORE
In this issue of March Real Estate News, learn about trends in inventory and home prices, adding character to your home renovation project, and bathroom renovations on a budget. Discover the traits of successful home sellers. Find out how the following brings appeal to your renovation project: *Removing Dated Features *Upgrading Your Baseboards *Replacing Dated… READ MORE
At last, we have turned the corner in the Chicago area housing market. After a burst of activity in spring 2013, we saw sustained moderate growth in the last two quarters. For the year, unit sales have increased nearly 18% and total sales volume has increased more than 24% throughout the region. More significant than… 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
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
If you’ve been paying any attention to the news, you doubtless know that the United States is rapidly approaching a “fiscal cliff.”