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Posted on 02/14/2025
Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers
If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too. But even when everything feels expensive, there are still ways to make homeownership more than...
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Posted on 02/14/2025
A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?
This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11% since 2020. This...
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Posted on 02/14/2025
Iconic "Home Alone" Property Gets a New Owner
If there’s one home on the North Shore with more name recognition than any other, it’s the iconic “Home Alone” house, a stately Georgian-style stunner that became a cultural landmark after its starring role in the 1990 holiday classic. The house itself plays a pivotal role in “Home Alone,” which tells the story of 8-year-old Kevin McCallister, played...
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Posted on 02/12/2025
FHA appraisals: a homebuyer's guide
FHA loans are special in the fact they are backed by the...
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Posted on 02/11/2025
Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy Pace At the national level, home prices are still going...
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Posted on 02/11/2025
Park Ridge, IL Real Estate Market Update 2/11/2025
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Posted on 02/10/2025
Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play
You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.​ Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices. If you’re able to buy now, stay ahead of the game and outrun the...
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Posted on 02/07/2025
The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper
There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the door to homeownership. Here’s everything you need to know...
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Posted on 02/06/2025
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making some costly mistakes. Here’s a quick...
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Posted on 02/06/2025
Chicago, IL Real Estate Market Update 2/6/2025
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Posted on 02/05/2025
Northbrook, IL Real Estate Market Update 2/5/2025
Northbrook, IL Market Update $519,000 Median List Price $670,000 Median Sale Price 45 Homes For Sale 29 Homes Sold 28 Days on Market Curious about home values in this area? Check the Values Please feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exceptional care of you...
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Posted on 02/05/2025
Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market
The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. But here’s what you need to know. The number of homes for sale has grown a whole lot lately...
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