Budgeting to Buy a Home? Consider the ‘Extras’
Published by RISMedia.com on the HouseCall Blog (Written by: Suzanne De Vita), August 23, 2018
Homeownership is one of the best investments for long-term wealth—but, it is an investment. According to a new report by Thumbtack, a local professional
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Budgeting to Buy a Home? Consider the ‘Extras’
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Illinois REALTORS Dedicate & Celebrate the Bi-Centennial Plaza in Springfield, IL
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Illinois REALTORS Dedicate & Celebrate the Bi-Centennial Plaza in Springfield, IL
Published by: Christopher Tenggren, REALTOR® at RE/MAX All Pro, St. Charles, IL, August 27, 2018
August 27, 1818 was the date the Illinois Constitution was signed. So, on August 27, 2018 (on the 200th
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Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US
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Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US
Published by: The KCM Crew, August, 1, 2018
The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in
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Anatomy of Home-Buying Pet Owners
August 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Anatomy of Home-Buying Pet Owners
Published by: RISMedia.com (Originally Published by: REALTOR.com, Written by: Liz Dominguez), August 8, 2018
Dogs are man's best friend, but how far does that friendship go? You may not realize how important pets truly are to their owners until you look at real
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7 Things in Your Kitchen That Are Grossing Out Potential Buyers
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7 Things in Your Kitchen That Are Grossing Out Potential Buyers
Published by: REALTOR.com (Written by: Stephanie Booth), July 25, 2018
Once upon a time, my husband and I toured an adorable home for sale in a bucolic New Jersey town. We were thrilled when we walked through the front door. But
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4 Super-Easy Curb Appeal Projects to Max Out Your Home’s Value
August 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
4 Super-Easy Curb Appeal Projects to Max Out Your Home’s Value
Published by: HouseLogic.com (Written by: Anne Arntson, Image by: Loree Bohl), July 2018
The yard of your dreams just might be more achievable than you thought.
You’ve been spending so much time on projects inside your home (like
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What Today’s Sellers Want
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What Today’s Sellers Want
Published by: RISMedia.com, July 25, 2018
The following information is provided by the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD).
NAR has been administering its annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers survey since 1981. The survey has grown from 59 to 131 questions,
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Owning a Home Makes More Sense
July 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Owning a Home Makes More Sense
Re-Published by: Christopher Tenggren - RE/MAX All Pro - St. Charles, IL - HomesInTheFoxValley.com (originally published and written by: The RESupermen at Niblock Company, REALTORS®), July 16, 2018
When comparing the cost of owning a home to renting, there is
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Appraisals Bring Fewer Seller Surprises
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Appraisals Bring Fewer Seller Surprises
Published by: RISMedia.com, July 11, 2018
Appraisals brought fewer seller surprises at the start of summer, with appraisals in June just 0.25 percent below what homeowners predicted—the closest the gap has been since February 2015, according to the Quicken
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First-Time Home Buyers Continue to Put Down Less Than 6%
July 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
First-Time Home Buyers Continue to Put Down Less Than 6%
Published by: The KCM Crew, July 16, 2018
According to the REALTORS® Confidence Index from the National Association of REALTORS®, 61% of first-time homebuyers purchased their homes with down payments below 6% in 2017.
Many potential
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