Hiring a real estate agent is absolutely in the best interests of home owners and buyers. According to the National Association of RealtorsⓇ, there are over 1.4 million RealtorsⓇ. With so many options to choose from, how does a buyer or seller choose the right real estate agent? We’ve narrowed down the top deciding Read more
Buying a house is like playing a sport. You’ll need to know the rules and get in shape before hitting the field or court. It is a significant commitment of both time and money. We’ve come up with five steps to help you assess your priorities and give you the confidence to get you Read more
Buying a home is a huge decision. Our goal is to make sure our clients have the knowledge and support they need - that starts with dispelling common myths about home buying.Here are 10 myths that today’s first-time home buyers are often told. Myth #1: You need a 20% down payment to get a Read more
A home inspection is an excellent opportunity to know all you can about the property you’re buying. You’re not only going to find out about any defects, but you will also get an understanding of how the home functions. So many buyers think an inspection is about discovering problems. That’s not always the case. Read more
The global spread of Covid-19 has changed the world as we know it. So, while we’re at home and if we have the opportunity, now is our chance to tackle a few things on our 'to do' list that we've been putting on hold. If the thought of tackling a mountain of stuff Read more
The closing has been scheduled and now you can sit back and wait for closing day, right? Not quite. If you're selling your home, there is one important step to complete before you close - the final walkthrough. Here is a helpful checklist to ensure that you do not miss anything during this Read more
Here are some tips on how to winterize your home: 1. Run your ceiling fan in reverse (clockwise). There is a forward and reverse switch on most ceiling fans. During the winter months, make sure your fan is spinning clockwise, instead of counterclockwise. Heat rises and is pooled at the top of the Read more
It’s a big financial leap to becoming a homeowner. Historically, it has helped middle-class families build long-term wealth. Committing to a too high of a mortgage payment though can easily leave you house poor. If feel you are ready to transition from a renter to a homeowner, here are ten of the most Read more
Home values have risen across Cook County which means property taxes are going up as well. Many homeowners were shocked when they recently received their second installment of the 2018 bill with a 30 - 40% year-to-year increase. While it is too late to get a reduction of the 2018 bill, you can file Read more
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or Read more