Hosting holiday parties and guests can be a blast, but with cleaning, cooking and delivering the perfect seasonal shindig – all while trying to spend quality time with your guests – the whole …
It’s not winter yet, but the early fall days are already getting shorter, and sometimes it feels like the summer sunshine is passing by faster than our last vacation. And the cold is not far behind.
So, when it comes to keeping …
View MoreYou may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why.
The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That’s how much it costs banks …
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Energy efficiency isn’t the most exciting topic for a homeowner but it is important on several fronts. Creating a more energy-efficient home is not only a smart financial decision; …
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices.
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Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down …
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Pent up demand and lower interest rates expected to propel Chicago’s real estate market into a strong 2025
It’s been a challenging few years for home buyers in the Second City. Echoing activity in many markets around …
If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent.
After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things are starting to shift. Rates are already coming down due to a …
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