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	<title>Chicagoland Real Estate Forum &#187; Homebuying Tips</title>
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		<title>More Reasons to Get Involved in Chicago Real Estate</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/12/03/more-reasons-to-get-involved-in-chicago-real-estate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Flammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago Real Estate Trends in 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advice for First Time Homebuyers Interested in Chicagoland Real Estate</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/06/28/first-time-homebuyers-chicagoland-real-estate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Frame</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Opinion on Housing Could Pay $250</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Flammer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=19358</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Cost of Not Knowing Your 3 Credit Scores</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/05/26/the-cost-of-not-knowing-your-3-credit-scores/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 15:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Frame</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Greener Way to Search for Chicago Real Estate</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/05/15/a-greener-way-to-search-for-chicago-real-estate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 16:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an interesting approach to house hunting. A local Chicago real estate agency is encouraging home buyers to get out of their cars and onto their bikes while searching for homes around Chicagoland. StartingPoint Realty, which works primarily with first-time home buyers, is even offering an incentive to search for a home via bike — [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whether Looking to Buy a Home or Get Married, Insurance is Available</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/30/whether-looking-to-buy-a-home-or-get-married-insurance-is-available/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/30/whether-looking-to-buy-a-home-or-get-married-insurance-is-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Flammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Homeowners insurance in a necessity if you’re about to take the step and purchase a new Chicago home. But many homebuyers are changing residence because they’re about to get married. If that’s you, you may want to talk with your agent about wedding insurance, too. You may think that you would only need wedding insurance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shop for New McHenry County Real Estate with Your Smartphone</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/17/shop-for-new-mchenry-county-real-estate-with-your-smartphone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/17/shop-for-new-mchenry-county-real-estate-with-your-smartphone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gerstad Builders</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/?p=16593</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How many times has this happened to you: You’re on your way out the door, you’re running late and half way to the car you remembered that you forgot an important document inside? And, that’s if you’re lucky. Most of us probably make it half way to our meeting before we realize that we’re missing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Giving a Gift to Help With Down Payment? Don’t Leave Out Uncle Sam</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/05/giving-a-gift-to-help-with-down-payment-don%e2%80%99t-leave-out-uncle-sam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/04/05/giving-a-gift-to-help-with-down-payment-don%e2%80%99t-leave-out-uncle-sam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carol Flammer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At children’s birthday parties, it’s common for young guests to receive a party favor. The small trinkets and candy help ease the green-with-envy pang that comes from watching the birthday child open all those presents. If you’re thinking of giving a gift to a loved one to help them make the down payment on Chicago [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Homebuyer Seminar in Aurora</title>
		<link>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/01/11/free-homebuyer-seminar-in-aurora/</link>
		<comments>http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2011/01/11/free-homebuyer-seminar-in-aurora/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The city of Aurora is trying to make the most out of the foreclosure crisis and is offering a class to help Chicago-area homebuyers do the same. Through the city&#8217;s Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Aurora has invested more than $3 million in federal funds to buy and rehab 14 foreclosed or abandoned homes or rental units [...]]]></description>
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