NAR Says it Won’t Turn Back the Clock on Antitrust
Trade group addresses worries over real estate competition.
Published by: Inman.com (photo by: Chris Brignola on Unsplash), February 19, 2018
The National Association of Realtors’ 2008 settlement and consent decree with the U.S. Department
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NAR Says it Won’t Turn Back the Clock on Antitrust
A Historical Perspective on Mortgage Rates
A Historical Perspective on Mortgage Rates
Compiled & Published by: Christopher Tenggren for the HomesInTheFoxValley.com Blog (Data & Details Sourced: FreddieMac), February 15, 2018
In 1968, mortgage rates were 8.5%. The next year, rates went down to 7%. Homeowners could buy a 15-20%
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5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment
5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment
Published by: HouseLogic.com, February 10, 2018
One of the biggest misconceptions of home buying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down.
Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions:
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Will Home Values Fall in 2018?
Will Home Values Fall in 2018?
Published by: Chicago Agent Magazine (with summary comments by Christopher Tenggren of RE/MAX All Pro - St. Charles, IL - HomesInTheFoxValley.com), February 12, 2018
The National Association of REALTORS® projects a 2.1 percent decline in high-end home values this
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Post Tax Reform, The Future of Real Estate Property Tax Deductions in Illinois
Post Tax Reform, The Future of Real Estate Property Tax Deductions in Illinois
Published by: Chicago Agent Magazine (with summary comments by Christopher Tenggren of RE/MAX All Pro - St. Charles, IL - HomesInTheFoxValley.com), February 12, 2018
Fear of the unknown had many Illinois residents
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5 Things You Should Know Before Your Home Purchase
5 Things You Should Know Before Your Home Purchase
Published by: Christopher Tenggren on HomesInTheFoxValley.com Blog, February 8, 2018
Getting past the details to prepare properly to go out shopping new homes, can be daunting. So here are 5 Things You Should Know Before You Purchase so that
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Christopher Tenggren’s February ’18 “Enjoy Magazine”
Christopher Tenggren’s February ’18 "Enjoy Magazine"
In This Issue...
Ty's Tips... The Next Trend in Decor: High Gloss Wall Panels, Plus... Eat... Coconut Dipped Cherries, Health... The Top Five Health Benefits of Love, Travel... Iceland id Hot, Lifestyles... Spice Up Your Valentine's Day,
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The Link Between Clutter and Depression
The Link Between Clutter and Depression
Published by: HouseLogic.com (written by: Lisa Kaplan Gordon, Image by: Aleksandra Kovac/Stocksy United), January 22, 2018
It’s been proven. Clutter is a bummer - literally.
Dishes in the sink, toys throughout the house, stuff covering every flat surface;
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Christopher Tenggren’s January/February ’18 “YourHome Newsletter”
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Christopher Tenggren’s January/February '18 “YourHome Newsletter”
In this Issue... The Colors of 2018, 5 Things Buyers Should Never Compromise On & Little Things Mean a Lot!
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Christopher Tenggren’s January/February '18 “YourHome
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Zillow Sued Over Zestimate Display: Making Sense of the Dispute
Zillow Sued Over Zestimate Display: Making Sense of the Dispute
Published by Inman (written by: Andrea V. Brambila), January 18, 2018
Lawsuit alleges that Zillow 'concealing' home valuations for certain brokers hurts competition. Does it hold water?
Real estate giant Zillow Group has been
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