All Entries Tagged With: "Buying a home"
Take Advantage of Free Classes from the Federal Reserve of Chicago
It’s Money Smart Week! The Federal Reserve has been hosting a series of free events throughout the week designed to help consumers manage their personal finances, and there are a ton of classes for homeowners or those that want to be. There are sessions on mortgages, buying a home, buying or avoiding foreclosures, federal programs, [...]
Get Free Real Estate Help
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is hosting a series of free events and classes throughout the week designed to help consumers manage their personal finances. Money Smart Week 2010 is in full swing. Here are the real estate events for April 21: What: Foreclosure Prevention: Receive guidance and information and explore resources to help [...]
Chicago Real Estate Market Improving
The Chicago area real estate market is beginning to stabilize. According to a report released Monday by the Illinois Association of Realtors, Chicago area home sales rose for the eighth straight month and were up 32 percent in February compared to last year’s February numbers. In fact, total home sales in February 2010 were up [...]
Get New Construction and $10,000 in Minooka
There is a cash incentive to buying new construction from Smykal Homes in Minooka. The developer has partnered with the village to offer buyers $10,000 after closing on a newly constructed home in this southwest suburb. To receive the incentive, buyers must close by Dec. 31. Sign a contract by April 30 and a buyer [...]
Refinance While Rates are Low
Have you refinanced your home lately? Now is the time. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday reaffirmed plans to stop a program that has helped keep mortgage rates down. The current 30-year fixed mortgage rate is just under 5%. Take advantage if you haven’t already. The Fed has been buying mortgage-backed securities, primarily from Fannie [...]
