Protect Your Home from an Invisible and Fatal Danger… Radon

Protect Your Home from an Invisible and Fatal Danger... Radon Published by: RISMedia (writen by: John Egan) on the HouseCall Blog, June 1, 2017 Roughly 57 lung cancer deaths per day are caused by a radioactive, invisible, odorless and tasteless gas lurking in millions of American homes.
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Builder Confidence Continues on Upward Trend

Builder Confidence Continues on Upward Trend Published by: NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)(Written by: Robert Dietz), May 15, 2017  In a further sign that the housing market continues to strengthen, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose two
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Mold Disclosure are Not Required for Residential Homes For Sale in Illinois

Mold Disclosure are Not Required for Residential Homes For Sale in Illinois  by: Christopher Tenggren (sourced from the Illinois REALTORS - circa November 2016), May 31, 2017 Did you know that mold disclosure forms are not required by Illinois law in real estate transactions? Many buyers
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Renters Warm to Homeownership, Despite Affordability Concerns

Renters Warm to Homeownership, Despite Affordability Concerns Published by: RISMedia (writen by: Suzanne De Vita) on the HouseCall Blog, May 21, 2017 Renters are staunchly in favor of homeownership, and, though they have concerns about their ability to afford a home, more now believe it is
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Flood Insurance Critical for a Vibrant Housing Market

Flood Insurance Critical for a Vibrant Housing Market Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (writen by: Sarah Young for NAR), May 1, 2017 Each year, the federal government spends billions of dollars on disaster relief to flood victims—all at taxpayer expense. While floods claim more
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Is 2017 the Year to Move Up to Your Dream Home? If So, Do It Early!

Is 2017 the Year to Move Up to Your Dream Home? If So, Do It Early! Published by: The KCM Crew, May 8, 2017 If you are considering moving up to your dream home, it may be better to do it earlier in the year than later. The two components of your monthly mortgage payment (home prices and
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Financial Planning: 4 Reasons to Buy a House Today

Financial Planning: 4 Reasons to Buy a House Today Published by: The KCM Crew, May 4, 2017 Homeownership will always be a part of the American Dream. There are advantages to owning your own home (educational, health, social) that far transcend any economic impact. However, we want to look at
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Home Prices Exceed Expectations at Repeat All-Time High

Home Prices Exceed Expectations at Repeat All-Time High Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, April 25, 2017 Home price growth in February bested analyst predictions, expanding 5.8 percent in the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. Prices rolled along to a 32-month high
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Christopher Tenggren’s May ’17 “Enjoy Magazine”

Christopher Tenggren’s May ’17 "Enjoy Magazine" In This Issue... Ty's Tips - Spring Checklist for Homeowners, Plus... Travel... Wine Tasting in Napa, Food... Pan Seared Parmisian Chicken & Prociutto, Fitness... Spring into Action, , Home... 5 Tips to Ease the Stress of Moving In, DIY... To
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Homeowners Making Improvements Despite Political Uncertainties

Homeowners Making Improvements Despite Political Uncertainties Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, April 29, 2017 Homeowners are springing more for upgrades to their homes, despite unknowns that have the potential to impact their spending—a full 60 percent more than what they spent
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