Kane County

Sept. 27, 2023

Where can you see fall foliage in Chicago?

 

 

 

It’s that time of year. Pumpkin spice and apple flavors are everywhere. As summer heat fades, crisp autumn air arrives and so do fall colors.

Fall in Chicago is magical, like a breath of fresh air. But before too long, fall and …

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Sept. 20, 2023

Equity can offset your affordability challenges

 

 

 

 

 

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. …

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Sept. 13, 2023

Expert home pricing for the next 5 years

 

 

 

 

If you’re planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about …

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Sept. 6, 2023

Year end home price forcast

 

 

 

Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was going to be a repeat of the housing crash …

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Aug. 30, 2023

How strong is buyer traffic?

 

 

 

 

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data …

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Aug. 23, 2023

Understanding your equity in current market conditions

 

 

 

How Equity Benefits You in Today’s Market

With today’s affordability challenges, that equity can be a game changer when you move. Here’s why. Based on data from ATTOM and the Census, nearly two-thirds (68.7%) of homeowners have either paid off their …

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Aug. 9, 2023

Where are people moving today and why

 

 

 
 

Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A …

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Aug. 2, 2023

5 Reasons to consider solar power

 

 

 

It’s summertime in Chicago, which has us thinking about catching some rays. But when it comes to owning a home, there are plenty of reasons to soak up the sun all year round thanks to the many environmental and financial benefits associated with …

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July 26, 2023

Comparing foreclosure numbers: 2008 vs 2023

 

 

 

 

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering buying a home. It’s important …

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July 19, 2023

Explaining mortgage rate fluctuation

 

 

 

 

If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast.  

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