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Radon Testing A Must For Chicago Real Estate
Radon, which is a natural but radioactive gas, is colorless, odorless and responsible for causing lung cancer in non-smokers and kills 21,000 Americans every year. Radon can enter a home from underground, pipes, cracks in home foundations or holes. One in 15 homes can have high levels of radon, according to the EPA. The good [...]
Financial Problem Recognition
Do you sometimes look at your credit card bill or bank statement and wonder, “where did it all go?” If you find yourself having that reaction more than once, it’s time to buckle down and start budgeting. The idea of budgeting can be intimidating, but there are many simple options that can be a great [...]
Mortgage Rates Hit More Historic Lows
As long as they keep falling, we’re going to keep telling you about them. The economy continues to struggle and mortgage rates continue to drop. This week each mortgage option reached a new all-time low except the 1-year ARM, which actually posted an increase. Mortgage rates for the week ending February 2, according to Freddie [...]
Help for Struggling Chicago Homeowners
With the tough state of the economy and the housing market, Illinois and Chicago real estate owners and renters need an advocate to keep them apprised of their rights. Beginning this Saturday, and repeating each Saturday throughout the year, you can enlist the help of some advocates for free. Homeowners Advocates is offering a series [...]
Exterior Projects on Chicago Real Estate Add Extra Value
Just like investing wisely, a little money and effort put into your Chicago real estate can really pay off. In the 2011-12 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, Realtors® recently concluded that certain exterior projects might be the most valuable improvements you can make to your home. National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi says inexpensive exterior [...]
