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More Reasons to Get Involved in Chicago Real Estate
If you’ve been thinking about moving into a new Chicago home, there are still plenty of deals out there. Even better, current interest rates are lower than ever if you’ve got a good relationship with the bank. If affordable prices and low interest rates aren’t incentive enough, consider some of the following perks offered by [...]
Chicago Real Estate Trends in 2011
Here are some of the residential Chicago real estate trends and future predictions for 2011. Apartments will continue to flourish: If there has been a bright spot over the last few years within the Chicago real estate market, it has been the rental market. Most people in this city have realized the benefits of renting [...]
Advice for First Time Homebuyers Interested in Chicagoland Real Estate
There’s no question that the 2011 Chicagoland real estate market is different than the 2006 version. But how many people are truly affected by the changes? Do first-time buyers need to prepare themselves differently than their counterparts from five years ago? According to real estate expert Ilyce Glink, the answer is yes. In her post [...]
Your Opinion on Housing Could Pay $250
The National Association of Home Builders wants your opinion on proposed housing policy changes. From your opinion on whether the mortgage interest deduction should stay or go to how 20 percent down payments are going to affect you or your business, there is a lot going on in D.C. that affects the future of housing. [...]
The Cost of Not Knowing Your 3 Credit Scores
Your credit scores are valuable pieces of information. They can help you buy the home of your dreams. Of course, if one of your credit scores is bad, it can turn your dream of home ownership into a nightmare. According to a recent post on the FreeScore.com blog, knowing all 3 credit scores may be [...]
