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Suburban Myths Debunked

Is life better in the ‘burbs? We think so. But many city dwellers believe myths about suburban vs. urban lifestyles, buying into the notion that the suburbs are a place of distant neighbors, non-existent nightlife and cultural voids. This article by Ana Durrani, writing for realtor.com, dispels those myths. She…Read More

Filed under Facts on Sep 07,2021 | Tagged in: Ana Durrani, realtor.com, suburban living

Top 15 Features to Boost Home Sales

Trends come and go, and that’s especially true when it comes to the features buyers want most in a home. If you’re planning to put your home on the market, it’s good to know what makes today’s buyer’s eyes light up. Realtor.com lists the Top 15 features that can help…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on May 01,2019 | Tagged in: home sales, Home selling, home selling advice, realtor.com, selling, selling a home

Get an Edge in Home Buying Negotiations

If you’re looking for a home this spring, you’ll soon realize that you are not alone. A lower than usual inventory of homes for sale means pent up buyer demand. So when you spot your dream home, there’s a good chance that you’ll be competing with a number of other…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Facts, Home Buyers, Home Tips on Apr 12,2016 | Tagged in: dream home, homes for sale, negotiating strategies, realtor.com

Thanks, Puxsutawney Phil!

America’s favorite ground hog has predicted an early spring. That’s great news for cold-weather-haters — and even better news if you’re planning to sell your home. Jonathan Smoke, writing for Realtor.com, notes that this spring selling season is expected to be the busiest since 2006, due to pent-up demand. With…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Real Estate, Selling a home on Mar 01,2016 | Tagged in: groundhog day, housing market, Punxsutawney Phil, realtor.com, spring homes

Hi! I’m Bob. A House…

Home buyers in the Chicago area are following a new friend on Twitter. His name is Bob – and he’s a house. Really. It’s a clever home sale marketing tactic dreamed up by Rich Burghgraef, an account executive with sales consulting firm Randolph Sterling, Inc. Bob tweets about the house,…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Homeowners, Selling a home on Dec 22,2015 | Tagged in: chicago, chicago home buyers, realtor magazine, realtor.com

Need a Housing Houdini?

Image Source/Getty Images Need to escape a house you can’t afford? There are plenty of reasons your home may be making you feel like a financial prisoner. If you purchased a home during the market crash, your home value may still be less that you paid for it. Maybe you…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Home Tips on Nov 12,2015 | Tagged in: financial real estate, financial tips, mortgage, mortgage options, realtor.com

Calculate ALL the Costs When Buying a Home

We’ve all done it. We see a home that matches all of our “have to haves.” We go to an online mortgage calculator and figure out if we can afford it. A number appears and our smiles broaden. It’s doable! But, not so fast. There are additional costs that won’t…Read More

Filed under Mortgage on Sep 08,2014 | Tagged in: online mortgage calculator, realtor.com

Walk-Through Tips for Homebuyers

So, you’ve found the house you want, you’ve been approved for a mortgage and it’s almost time for settlement. Now’s the time to do your “walk-through” a careful look through the home to make sure that everything is in order, and in the condition specified in your contract. Take these…Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Home Tips on Apr 14,2014 | Tagged in: best real estate company, home buying process, National Association of Realtors, realtor.com, walk though tips

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