TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Skynesher – iStock For the second month in a row, existing-home sales were up; according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales rose 1.1 percent in March to 5.6 million—welcome news after the weather-related declines posted in February. The increase in… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Monkeybusiness – iStock Fewer homes are available for sale, leading to higher home prices in many markets across the country. Despite this, existing-home sales saw an increase in February after two months of declines. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR),… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © ldprod – AdobeStock Housing market conditions are challenging for buyers in many parts of the country; sellers, meanwhile, are finding the market favorable. Inventory levels are low and sales prices are high. In some markets, multiple offers have become prevalent. And in… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Worldwide_stock – Adobe Stock Photo What’s the first thing buyers notice when they walk into a prospective home? You may be surprised to learn that it isn’t the light or the space or even the gorgeous staging. It’s the smell. In fact,… READ MORE
Attention Potential Sellers Sitting on the Fence, it could be time to make a move. “It’s still predominately a seller’s market, but less so than the last year or two,” said Stan Humphries, Zillow’s chief economist. “Some advantages are moving back to buyers; but largely and broadly … it’s still favoring the sellers.” 1…. READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Danny4stockphoto – iStockphoto With so many magazine articles and television shows about real estate, a lot of people think they know everything there is to know about selling their home: upgrade your home to increase its value, price your home based on… READ MORE
Attention Potential Sellers Sitting on the Fence, it could be time to make a move. “It’s still predominately a seller’s market, but less so than the last year or two,” said Stan Humphries, Zillow’s chief economist. “Some advantages are moving back to buyers; but largely and broadly … it’s still favoring the sellers.” 4 Reasons… READ MORE
Home Improvements Pay Off Granite counters and steam showers pay off; kitchen and bathroom remodels continue to be two of the best investments you can make in your house. They are the big, sexy rooms new home builders splurge on, so when buyers are shopping around that’s what they want in an existing home, too…. READ MORE
Have Better Home Showings by NewsGeni.us “February 2014 — The question I am often asked is what is the best way to prepare for a home showing. I think the best advice is to walk through your house with the eye of a Home Buyer. What do you see that might stand out and detract… READ MORE
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