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Dec. 18, 2019

What You Need to Know About Selling Your Home During the Holidays

The holidays are in full swing, and if you happen to be selling your home, there are some important themes to keep in mind.

Before you go all out with the tinsel and lights, here are some useful tips and suggestions for homeowners when listing …

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Dec. 11, 2019

Top 25 Most Expensive Homes In Chicagoland

After releasing our traditional year-end report of the 100 most expensive zip codes in the U.S., we were curious about the priciest zip codes this year in the Chicago area, as no Illinois zips ranked among the nation’s top 100.

In order to accurately rank the most expensive …

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Dec. 11, 2019

Will Inventory Evaporate in 2020

At a time when millennials are reaching key life milestones, the U.S. housing market will continue to slow in 2020 as inventory reaches historic lows and economic uncertainty prompts consumers to pull back on their spending, according to the realtor.com® 2020 housing forecast released today. 

The forecast predicts …

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Dec. 4, 2019

Where To See Santa In Kane County: 2019 Area Santa Events

Santa will make several stops throughout Kane County this season.
Santa will make several stops throughout Kane County this season. (Shutterstock )

KANE COUNTY, IL — Santa is making stops throughout Kane County as Christmas festivities kick off in the area Friday as soon as the turkey …

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Nov. 27, 2019

Five Things to Do During Thanksgiving Break in Chicago

Old Man Winter arrived in the Chicago area early this year — certainly well before friends and relatives show up for Thanksgiving celebrations. But holiday visitors will quickly learn that Chicagoans won’t let the bitter windchill stop us from enjoying ourselves. There’s always …

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Nov. 20, 2019

THANKSGIVING PIES FROM THESE CHICAGO SHOPS

Alright, so you’ve picked up the frozen turkey and the usual staples — stuffing, pickled beets, and the like — but what’s for dessert? The relatives are arriving in just a few days but you’re still wrapping up projects at work, preparing the …

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Nov. 13, 2019

Real Estate Terms Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know

It’s no secret that purchasing a home can be a major undertaking, especially if you’re a first-time buyer.

As you navigate the process, there are all kinds of real estate terms that you are likely to encounter along the way. Knowing and understanding these terms …

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Nov. 5, 2019

7 Ways to Give Back Across Chicagoland

As the holidays approach, giving back is a great way to kick off the season. Whether you’re looking to give back in the form of time or monetary donations, there are many organizations across the Chicagoland area that could benefit from …
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Oct. 30, 2019

Home Purchases to remain solid in 2020, thanks to low interest rates

 

Thanks to historically low-interest rates — and cheap mortgage rates — home purchases are expected to continue to increase in 2020, according to a new forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The Washington, D.C.-based organization estimated that mortgage originations will grow 1.6 percent next year to $1.29 …

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Oct. 30, 2019

Get Your Kitchen Ready for the Holidays

 

The kitchen is undoubtedly one of the busiest areas in the home during the holiday season. Between being the site of delicious meal preparations to hosting your family and friends, it is sure to see a fair amount of foot …

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