How Does an Appraisal Work?
Real estate appraisals are often part of the home buying or home selling process. Learn more about what a home appraisal is, how it’s done and some important facts about appraisals in Illinois.
Continue reading →Looking for a Home? Ask Mr. Ed!
Two multiple listing services in N Illinois – MLSNI and MAP MLS just merged into the Midwest Real Estate Data LLC or MRED. Realtors have been having fun with the similarity to the horse Mr Ed.
Continue reading →Mortgage Terror
Rules for mortgage lenders have changed so many times that home buyers in Illinois are struggling to get financed. Find out some of the troubles facing buyers applying for home loans.
Continue reading →Buyers and Sellers – Start Your Engines
The 2008 spring real estate market is here and Illinois home buyers and home sellers are getting ready for the housing rush. What should you do to prepare to buy or sell in 2008?
Continue reading →The Short (and Long) of Short Sales
Short sales are now common but many homeowners don’t know how they work. Learn some important details about the short sale process and how it can be used to help homeowners in need.
Continue reading →The Foreclosure Effect
Bank-owned foreclosures in Illinois have been driving the real estate market down as traditional home sellers try and compete with home prices that are often priced far below market value.
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