Archives for April 2018

As Legislators Reach Halftime, REALTORS® Cast Wary Eye on Many Bills Published by: Illinois REALTORS®, April 27, 2018 As some legislation passed through the first chamber of the Illinois General Assembly this week and moved to the opposite chamber for committee hearings and floor debate,
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Buying a Home Is Cheaper Than Renting in the Majority of the US Published by: The KCM Crew, April 23, 2018 The results of the 2018 Rental Affordability Report from ATTOM show that buying a median-priced home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in 54% of U.S. counties
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How Much Below the Asking Price Should You Offer on a House? Published by: REALTOR.com (Written by: Tara Mastroeni; Photo by: asiseeit/iStock), April 23, 2018 How much below asking price should you offer on a house? Or is it something you shouldn't try at all? The not-so-simple answer: It all
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What to Expect During a Home Inspection Published by: HouseLogic.com, April 2018 From finding an inspector to dealing with surprises - this is your guide to getting a house checked out. The first thing you need to know about home inspection: You’ll feel all the feels. There’s the excitement
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The COST of Your Next Home Will Be LESS Than Your Parents’ Home Was Published by: The KCM Crew, April 12, 2018 There is no doubt that the price of a home in most regions of the country is greater now than at any time in history. However, when we look at the cost of a home, it is cheaper to own
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Mortgage Interest Rates Have Begun to Level Off Published by: The KCM Crew, April 11, 2018 This is great news for anyone looking to buy a home this spring! The spring is always one of the busiest seasons for home buying, and with rates increasing even more, buyers have come off the fence to
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The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home Published by: HouseLogic.com, April 2018 How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it. So you’re thinking about buying your first home. Your very own house (and mortgage). A place to call — and make —
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