Christopher Tenggren’s January ’18 “Enjoy Magazine”

Christopher Tenggren’s January ’18 "Enjoy Magazine" In This Issue... It's the 2018 "New Year" Issue! Ty's Tips... Surprise, It's Vinyl Flooring, Plus... Eat... Roasted Squash Salad, Health... 10 Steps to a New You in 2018, Travel... Beirut, Lifestyles... Good Credit, A New Year's
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How to Protect Your Home When It’s On The Market

How to Protect Your Home When It’s On The Market Published by Homes.com (written by: Sage Singleton), November 22, 2017 When your home goes on the market, it could be exposed to more than just potential buyers. Your home could be the target of scams, theft, insurance claims, and other issues,
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Before You Make an Offer, Here Are 4 Tips for Success!

Before You Make an Offer, Here Are 4 Tips for Success! Published by: The KCM Crew, December 12, 2017 So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a good
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7 Repair Requests Buyers Should Never Make

7 Repair Requests Buyers Should Never Make Published by: Inman News (written by: Missy Yost), November 30, 2017 Repairs unrelated to a safety issue or the breakdown of an expensive system are better left alone. Most buyers and sellers understand that buying and selling a home requires
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Christopher Tenggren’s December ’17 “Enjoy Magazine”

Christopher Tenggren’s December ’17 "Enjoy Magazine" In This Issue... It's 2017 the "Eat & Drink" Issue! The Family Diner is Back!  Eat & Drink your way through the 4 Seasons... "Enjoy" Style! Christopher Tenggren’s December ’17 "Enjoy Magazine" Visit Christopher Tenggren's
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It is Not Too Late to Influence Congress on Tax Reform

It is Not Too Late to Influence Congress on Tax Reform Published by: the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), December 4, 2017 Thanks to members engagement, REALTORS have helped positively influence tax reform in some key areas.  For example, both the House and Senate have agreed to
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Housing and the Senate Tax Plan: What Now?

Housing and the Senate Tax Plan: What Now? Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (written by: Suzanne De Vita), December 4, 2017 Members of the real estate industry are responding to the passage of the Senate tax plan, which chiefly includes a 20 percent corporate tax rate—down from 35
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Mortgage Rates Inch Lower

Mortgage Rates Inch Lower Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, December 2, 2017 Mortgage rates moved lower this week, with the 30-year, fixed rate averaging 3.90 percent, a decrease from 3.92 percent the week prior, according to Freddie Mac’s recently released Primary Mortgage Market
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Maximum Loan Limits Increase on Fannie, Freddie Mortgages

Maximum Loan Limits Increase on Fannie, Freddie Mortgages Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, December 2, 2017 The maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will increase to $453,100 for most markets in 2018, the Federal Housing Finance
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4 Surprising Home Buyer Turn Offs

4 Surprising Home Buyer Turn Offs Written by: Christopher Tenggren - RE/MAX All Pro - St. Charles, IL - December 1, 2017 It can definitely seem like a "Money" Game!  And in many ways, it just may be?!  However, being well informed so that you can make good decisions is just plain Money Smart. 
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