Tag: Selling A Home

Posted on 10/23/2024
How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?
As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect. While every market is different, understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline. But for an even more detailed look at real...
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Posted on 09/09/2024
Five Things To Do To Prepare Your Home For Sale
There may be an inventory crunch in the Chicagoland real estate market, but selling a home for the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time still requires preparation and planning. And while the number of homes for sale definitely favors sellers today, the fact that we have significant pent-up supply (i.e. sellers wanting to move but...
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Posted on 07/01/2024
What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell
If your listing expired and your house didn't sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re working through that, you’re probably also wondering what went wrong and what you should do next. If you still need to move and want to get it back on the market, here are some things...
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Posted on 05/16/2024
Home Prices Are Climbing Up
Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what's going on with home prices these days. Here's the scoop. The latest national data from Case Schiller and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows they’re going up (see graph below): As you can see, home...
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Posted on 11/24/2023
Dos and Don’t of Selling Your Home in the Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you happen to be selling your home, there are some important ideas to keep in mind. Before you go all out with the tinsel and lights, here are some useful tips and suggestions for homeowners to gain an extra selling edge during the holiday season. The DOs of Selling Your Home...
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Posted on 11/15/2023
Home Prices Are Still Climbing
If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today. Here’s what you need to know. There’s still a lot of confusion and misinformation out there. So, no matter what you may have heard, the national data shows...
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Posted on 06/16/2023
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home sales. The chart below illustrates that impact: As the visual shows, when a...
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Posted on 04/22/2023
Are You Thinking About Moving?
Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the...
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