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Four Questions to Ask about a Neighborhood Before You Buy a Home

Four Questions to Ask about a Neighborhood Before You Buy a Home

TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL   NORTHBROOK IL OR  MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Susan Schmitz – Shutterstock  So you think you’ve found the perfect house. It has everything that you need and more, including that incredible walk-in closet that you’ve been dreaming about for years. However, don’t be so quick to make an offer. When… READ MORE

Spring Brings Increase in Demand but Decrease in Supply

Spring Brings Increase in Demand but Decrease in Supply

TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL   NORTHBROOK IL OR  MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Skynesher – iStock  For the second month in a row, existing-home sales were up; according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales rose 1.1 percent in March to 5.6 million—welcome news after the weather-related declines posted in February. The increase in… READ MORE

Now Is the Ideal Time to List Your Home

Now Is the Ideal Time to List Your Home

TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL   NORTHBROOK IL OR  MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Monkeybusiness – iStock  Fewer homes are available for sale, leading to higher home prices in many markets across the country. Despite this, existing-home sales saw an increase in February after two months of declines. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR),… READ MORE