Chicago Illinois Real Estate Blog

Sell now, avoid (some) regret later.
That was Steve Harney’s advice recently to a roomful of real estate agents. Harney is a housing industry consultant who told the assembled agents of John Greene Realtor in Naperville, Ill., that they should tell clients who have been sitting on the fence about selling that the time is now [...]

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I recently saw an advertisement for a new car that said you could return the car in the first year if you lose your job. While there may not be that incentive for homes yet, some other perks might give you reason to start your Chicago housing search.
If you can afford to buy, consider making [...]

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If your livelihood depended on the survival and perpetuation of an endangered species, you’d probably study it six ways from Sunday in order to understand its care and feeding.
The same is true with real estate agents and those increasingly rare birds, the home buyer and (successful) home seller. Each year, the National Association of Realtors [...]

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Step 1: Select a Realtor
Finding the right Realtor is one of the most important home-buying decisions you will make. Remember to do your homework when selecting the right realtor. You should start with a handful of realtors and decide who is best fit from there.
Step 2: Should I Buy
What I mean by this is make [...]

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