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Fraud Prevention Tips for Chicago Home Buyers and Home Owners

Fraud Prevention Tips for Chicago Home Buyers and Home Owners

by Ryan Gable | Jun 6, 2023 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buyer, Home Seller

Real estate scams affect home buyers and homeowners in the Chicago area and around the country. These scams happen year-around, but they increase during the summer when transaction volumes are high and people are busy. Here are examples of ongoing scams and how to...
Buydowns Offer Rate Relief for Chicago Home Buyers

Buydowns Offer Rate Relief for Chicago Home Buyers

by Ryan Gable | May 2, 2023 | Blogs, Home Buyer

If you’ve never heard of a mortgage buydown, it’s worth learning about! A mortgage buydown reduces your financing costs by temporarily lowering the interest rate. This perk may be offered by Chicago area home builders, or other sellers, as a purchase...
Home Prices Keep Pressure on Chicago Area Buyers

Home Prices Keep Pressure on Chicago Area Buyers

by Ryan Gable | Apr 10, 2023 | Blogs, First Time Home Buyer, Home Buyer

Bidding wars are back in popular neighborhoods as Chicago area home buyers compete for limited inventory. Available housing inventory in February 2023 totaled 17,684 homes for sale, representing a drop of 11.4% from February 2022. As of March 2023, home inventory...
Avoid Price Regrets when Selling Your Chicago Home

Avoid Price Regrets when Selling Your Chicago Home

by Ryan Gable | Mar 6, 2023 | Blogs, Home Seller

We often talk about avoiding buyer’s remorse, but home sellers can feel regrets, too! In both cases, feeling post-transaction remorse can involve a lack of information, or a rushed decision. However, there are certain regrets that surround the home sales price...
Chicago Area Home Buyers Remain Active in Market

Chicago Area Home Buyers Remain Active in Market

by Ryan Gable | Jan 31, 2023 | Blogs, Home Buyer, Home Seller

Statistically, Chicago area home sales activity has declined, but home buyers are very active in the market. Here’s a look at the sales trends, along with our advice for Chicagoland buyers and sellers! According to the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®,...
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