Millennials Are Skipping Starter Homes for Their Dream Homes

Millennials Are Skipping Starter Homes for Their Dream Homes Published by: The KCM Crew, April 30, 2018 A new trend has begun to emerge. With home prices skyrocketing in the starter home category, many first-time homebuyers are skipping the traditional starter homes and moving right into their
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Christopher Tenggren’s June ’18 “Enjoy Magazine”

Christopher Tenggren’s June ’18 "Enjoy Magazine" In This Issue... Ty's Tips... Home Exterior Enhancements That Sell, Plus... Eat... Almond-Flour Pancakes - No-Gluten, No-Guilt, Travel... Chicago, IL - Your Summer Guide, Decor... One Man's Treasure - Mid-Mod Dumpster Diver, Health... 7 Signs of
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REALTORS® Celebrate National Homeownership Month in June

REALTORS® Celebrate National Homeownership Month in June Published by: The National Association of REALTORS®, June 1, 2018 In recognition of National Homeownership Month in June, National Association of REALTORS® President Elizabeth Mendenhall, a sixth-generation REALTOR® from Columbia,
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NAR’s Annual Legislative Meetings, “The Wrap Up”

NAR's Annual Legislative Meetings, "The Wrap Up" Published by: Christopher Tenggren, May 28, 2018 With yet another volume of the annual NAR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in the rear-view mirror, I truly believe that this was the best set of Legislative Meetings yet, and so much was
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Christopher Tenggren’s May/June ’18 “YourHome Newsletter”

Here is... Christopher Tenggren’s May/June '18 “YourHome Newsletter” In this Issue... 7 Garage Storage Mistakes, 5 DIY Tips & Small Flaws Can be a Big Deal! Click Link to Open Publication... Christopher Tenggren’s May/June '18 “YourHome Newsletter” Visit Christopher Tenggren's
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REALTORS® Take to the Hill in D.C.

REALTORS® Take to the Hill in D.C. Published by: the National Association of REALTORS (via REALTOR Magazine - Written by: Wendy Cole), May 15, 2018 Some 9,000 REALTORS® and state and local association executives are convened in Washington, D.C., May 14-19 to promote key policy issues that
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Is It Worth Making a Low Offer?

Is It Worth Making a Low Offer? Published by: Christopher Tenggren, May 23, 2018 If you're looking to purchase a home in one of the few remaining buyers' markets across the country, you should talk with your REALTOR to see how far below listing price your initial offer should be. He/she will
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Home Buyers Reveal: ‘What I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My First Home’

Home Buyers Reveal: 'What I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My First Home' Published by: REALTOR.com (Written by: Stephanie Booth; Photo by: Wavebreakmedia/iStock), January 23, 2018 Love. Terror. Giddiness. Teeth-gnashing desperation. Buying your first home involves all these emotions, and
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Serving as ‘State Legislative Contact’ Reinforces Value of Political Involvement for Tenggren

Serving as ‘State Legislative Contact’ Reinforces Value of Political Involvement for Tenggren Written & Published by the Illinois REALTORS®, May 11, 2018 The longer Christopher Tenggren (of RE/MAX All Pro in St. Charles, IL) spends time immersed in the political arena for REALTORS® the
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5 Ways Tax Reform Has Impacted the 2018 Housing Market

5 Ways Tax Reform Has Impacted the 2018 Housing Market Published by: The KCM Crew, May 10, 2018 Starting late last year, some predicted that the 2018 tax changes would cripple the housing market. Headlines warned of the potential for double-digit price depreciation and suggested that buyer
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