TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL The cash buyer outranks the financed buyer because there is a lower chance of the deal falling through and because, typically, a cash buyer can close faster than a financed buyer. These are attractive benefits in some situations. Yet there’s more to a… READ MORE
TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL The Thanksgiving holiday is all about enjoying one’s home with friends and family. If you plan on hosting Thanksgiving, make your home feel more comforting and inviting by decorating it in a festive manner that’s appropriate for the holiday. The following are four… READ MORE
Home staging is economical and a well-proven benefit to Realtors and home owners alike. Here are some basic staging principles every home seller can use. Become a Seller, Not a Dweller Homeowners must make the mental shift necessary to become Sellers, not Dwellers. It is only then sellers are able to realize they own a… READ MORE
Home buyers love an inviting home even before they see the interior. Home sellers can take some easy steps to turn a drive-by or Internet photo of their home into a showing appointment. Tips on Landscaping for Curb Appeal • Purchase a seasonal wreath for your front door. • Place a pair of planters that match the… READ MORE
Some homes just stand out, drawing the attention of passers-by and making people stop to take a second look. These homes are said to have “curb appeal.” A distinctive doorway, an attractively landscaped entry, a colorful garden viewed through a set of brightly painted French doors, an inviting walkway with a handmade bench—curb appeal is… READ MORE
Provided by Inman News Prioritize property upgrades to avoid financial hit. An energetic real estate agent can have your home on the market in a day. However, to provide the kind of marketing exposure you need to sell in today’s market takes a little longer, unless your home is photo-ready when you list. Ideally, you… READ MORE
Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) were expanded to all states by the Federal Housing Administration in 1995 after a three-year pilot program in five states, so consumers could save money on utility bills by allowing them to finance the cost of energy-efficiency features for their new or existing homes as part of their FHA-insured home purchase… READ MORE
Even with the Chicago North Shore market in good shape, there are always going to be times where supply outweighs the demand. When this occurs, there are a few myths that may need to be dispelled. Myths About Selling Your Property in a Slow Market Trying to sell your property in a slow market… READ MORE
You don’t get a second change to make a first impression on buyers, so it is always a good idea to make it a lasting one when selling your home. Consider your home a contestant in a beauty contest and set your goal to finish in the top three. Every seller wants their home to… READ MORE
Home Improvements Pay Off Granite counters and steam showers pay off; kitchen and bathroom remodels continue to be two of the best investments you can make in your house. They are the big, sexy rooms new home builders splurge on, so when buyers are shopping around that’s what they want in an existing home, too…. READ MORE