TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL NORTHBROOK IL OR MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Rolffimages – Dreamstime If you’re considering a change, it’s an ideal time to sell as inventory is still very low around Chicago and interest rates still remain steady at or around the 4.0% range. As for those looking to buy, remember to… 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
“Don’t commit to more than you can comfortably afford” Dian Hymer Inman News Decades ago, sellers priced a little high to leave room to negotiate down. Buyers typically offered 5 percent less. Then they negotiated and settled at a price in between. Today, there is so much variability in the housing market that it’s impossible… READ MORE
If you’ve been thinking of remodeling all or part of your real estate, you might want to consider a green remodel. Green building means that you use certain materials and practices that are better for the environment and for your health. By following a few guidelines, you can easily complete an eco-friendly remodeling project. The… READ MORE
For many, getting a fresh start in spring means they’re ready to put their Chicago- North Shore house on the market and/or start looking for a new Chicago-North Suburban place to call home. These are the four top reasons on why spring is an ideal time to buy, sell, or both in the North Shore area of Chicago…. READ MORE
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Now that the dust has settled over that fiscal cliff, it’s time to look at the fallout. How has real estate been affected by H.R. 8 legislation signed into law by President Obama on January 2, and what will it mean for homeowners, buyers and sellers? Great News for Short Sales Short sales will… READ MORE
If you apply for a mortgage loan today chances are that the lender or broker will propose that you pay a discount point or two to get a better deal. But what does that mean exactly and will it be beneficial to you? It depends on your situation. What Are Mortgage Points? Before you agree… READ MORE
5 Signs that Now is a Good Time to Buy Homes are spending less time on the market. A year ago, the median time it took a house to sell was 96 days. Now the median time has been shortened to just 71 days. A shortage of inventory, an increase in demand, and those ever-favorable mortgage… READ MORE
Real Estate News and Information Topics: Will the New Short Sale Rules Help the Process? What’s Happening in Real Estate for 2010? Energy Efficient Mortgages. And for more information on whether you’re buying or selling real estate in Chicago Illinois go to: www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com