Whether it’s getting a mortgage, choosing a real estate agent, shopping for a home, or making a down payment, we lay out the must-knows of buying for the first time. Click Here to Read Full Article
Purchasing your first home in this market isn’t easy, but these determined buyers are up for the challenge. Click to watch all 3 Seasons
The power of the REALTOR® voice was heard loud and clear. HB 2217 (Tenant Radon) With no agreement in place we sent out a Call for Action to members urging a “No” vote. Click Here to listen to the Podcast and learn more
In order to understand how real estate compensation is paid, it’s necessary to first understand the tool used in the vast majority of all home purchases: a Multiple Listing Service. Click to learn more
“Home sales are trying to recover and are highly sensitive to changes in mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Yet, at the same time, multiple offers on starter homes are quite common, implying more supply is needed to fully satisfy demand. It’s a unique housing market.” Click Here to Read More
In May 2022, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to ban discrimination in housing based on source of income, including income such as housing choice vouchers (HCVs), sometimes referred to as Section 8 vouchers. Click Here to Learn More
In a recent column for Chicago Agent Magazine, Illinois REALTORS® CEO Jeff Baker shared information about the association’s ongoing American Dream of Homeownership campaign aimed at increasing affordability and equity in housing so that everyone has the opportunity to own a home regardless of where they live, their socio-economic background or their ethnicity. Click Here to
When it comes to buying a home, your credit score plays an important part. Here’s how to clean up your credit to secure the least-expensive home loan possible. Credit scores range from 300-850, and the higher the number, the better. The scores are based on personal loans, car loans, credit cards, and other debt
Want your house to stand out in the holiday selling season? Add a little holiday cheer to make your house shine during this busy time of year. Although the holiday season can be a hectic time to show and sell your house, there are some advantages of showing your home at this time of
You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all, any info you might need is at your fingertips online, right? That and your own sterling judgment. Oh, dear home buyer (or seller!)—we know you can do it on your own. But you really, really shouldn’t. This is likely the biggest financial decision
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