NAR Says it Won’t Turn Back the Clock on Antitrust

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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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”

Here is... 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! Click Link to Open Publication...  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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