Chicago Land Estate Market Watch
January 14, 2010 by Marina
Filed under Buying a Home, Marina's Blog, Selling a Home, Today's Real Estate News
Chicago Real Estate Market Watch.
Market Watch is issued each month on the status of the residential real estate market in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The numbers are derived from the MRED MLS approximately five days after the close of each month.
Treasury Releases Guidance for Making Home Affordable Short Sales
January 8, 2010 by Marina
Filed under Home Selling Tips, Marina's Blog, Short Sale/Foreclosure, Today's Real Estate News

New Short Sale Guidance
To make it more attractive for the services to accept a sale on defaulted properties for less than the outstanding mortgage balance, the US Treasury is offering incentive payments of $1,000 per completed short sale. Services will also receive $1,000 for each deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. Read More…
Selling Your Home: Should You Lower Your Asking Price?
January 6, 2010 by Marina
Filed under Home Selling Tips, Marina's Blog, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home, Today's Real Estate News
Setting the right price is crucial when selling your home. If you overestimate the value of your house, you risk alienating potential buyers who will not be able to afford to buy it. Read More…
Closed Homes in Glenview, IL
January 6, 2010 by Marina
Filed under Buying a Home, Home Buying Tips, Home Selling Tips, Marina's Blog, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home, Today's Real Estate News
If you’re wondering: Closed homes in Glenview in December 2009 I’ll update this information every month and if anyone has any questions or wants more information, please call me at 847-361-5605. Buyers credit expires on April 30,2010. It’s a great time to buy and also a great time to put your home on the market.
Closed Homes in Morton Grove, IL
January 6, 2010 by Marina
Filed under Buying a Home, Home Buying Tips, Home Selling Tips, Marina's Blog, Selling a Home, Today's Real Estate News
If you’re wondering: Closed homes in Morton Grove December 2009 I’ll update this information every month and if anyone has any questions or wants more information, please call me at 847-361-5605. Buyers credit expires on April 30,2010. Great time to buy and also a great time to put your home on the market.

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