Will I get a better deal if I buy a foreclosure or short sale? Lots of my clients ask me that question. The short answer is: Yes, you can save by buying a foreclosure. The long of it is: It requires lots of patience & perseverance. Here is a good first-hand example.
[Read More]Posted at 12:57PM Nov 20, 2009 by Ann Connolly in Buying Comments[0]
Architecture buffs will want to hear about Dream Town's open houses this weekend! In addition to some newer construction residences, there are 2 architecturally significant homes on the roster – both recognized as historic gems in the Chicago area.
[Read More]Posted at 12:17PM Nov 20, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
Finding the "Right" Home Inspector for Your Next Chicago Home Purchase
An essential step to buying your next home is the Home Inspection. But before hiring an inspector, there are questions you should ask prior to locking in your appointment. Here are some helpful tips as well as links so your research goes smoothly.
[Read More]Posted at 03:16PM Nov 18, 2009 by Jeff Kaplan in Buying Comments[0]
Dream Town is hosting a number of open house this weekend in the city and suburbs. Are you searching for that perfect loft in downtown or single-family house away from the hubbub? We might have just what you're looking for!
[Read More]Posted at 01:42PM Nov 13, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
Have you been asking yourself if now is the right time to purchase a home? You know the market is under stress and so is the economy, but you also know there are good incentives to act now. Well, you’re not alone in questioning whether this is YOUR time to buy.
[Read More]Posted at 10:07AM Nov 11, 2009 by Ann Connolly in Buying Comments[0]
Can You Really Put Just 5% Down on a Chicago Condo Purchase?
Many buyers and realtors are stunned when they hear the answer to this question and the answer is --YES, you can!
[Read More]Posted at 10:37AM Nov 09, 2009 by Carrie Bertsos in Financing Comments[0]
Check out Dream Town's featured open houses for this week. We have quite a few single-family homes and duplexes – great properties for families or those looking for a little more space. Get details, open house hours and links to photos here!
[Read More]Posted at 03:09PM Nov 06, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
Real Estate: King of Investments Forever
For decades, real estate has been a leading investment opportunity for Americans. But now, under the current challenging market, many are questioning whether real estate is still King of Investments. You may be surprised at how today's real estate measures up.
[Read More]Posted at 10:30AM Nov 05, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Market News Comments[0]
Chicago Housing Market: Bye-Bye Bottom!
Looks like the long-awaited bottoming-out of home prices has come and gone! Standard & Poor's/Case Shiller index of Chicago-land home prices for August rose for the 4th straight month, suggesting that our area housing market is definitely on the upswing.
[Read More]Posted at 11:29AM Nov 02, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Market News Comments[0]
Happy Halloween! Planning on taking the kids house to house for trick-or-treating this Saturday? Perhaps you'd like to follow it up with house-to-house tours of Dream Town's featured properties on Sunday. See a list of open houses for November 1st right here!
[Read More]Posted at 02:19PM Oct 30, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
For Chicago Home Buyers: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT…
Many buyers are unaware of their credit situations and how it may affect them. Thinking about buying a home? Take the first step and get to know your credit! Want to know where you stand? Learn how to get your credit score and what it means right here.
[Read More]Posted at 04:23PM Oct 29, 2009 by Nykea Pippion-McGriff in Buying Comments[1]
Is Owning a Chicago Home Still a Good Investment?
Even though housing prices are below what they were during peak years, homes are still worth significantly more than they were 10 years ago. A recent Associated Press article ventures that for all the doom and gloom about the market, it still pays to own a home.
[Read More]Posted at 09:32AM Oct 27, 2009 by Beverly Bahm in Buying Comments[0]
I can't tell you how many times I have uttered those very words during the last year or so when discussing the real estate market and where it is heading. Unfortunately, nobody can predict with certainty what's going to happen, but we can make educated guesses.
[Read More]Posted at 11:08AM Oct 26, 2009 by Chandra Rose in Market News Comments[2]
Do you have a little extra time this Sunday to shop around for the home of your Dreams? If so, we have a great lineup of properties to see in the city and suburbs. Find details about where and when right here, and link to our Featured Property pages for more info.
[Read More]Posted at 02:49PM Oct 23, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
Check out this weekend's featured Dream Town open houses! Stop by this Saturday and Sunday to see modern condos, rehabbed vintage residences and spacious single-family homes. Find out where and when right here, plus read about each listing and link to more info.
[Read More]Posted at 02:06PM Oct 16, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
