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[0]
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[1]
Do You Own (or Dream of Owning) a Classic Chicago Bungalow? Keep Reading!
Learn all about these special Chicago-style architectural gems at the upcoming 2009 Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Expo to be held Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Merchandise Mart on Chicago's riverfront (222 Merchandise Mart Plaza).
[Read More]Posted at 10:48AM Oct 14, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Events Comments[0]
Unable to Buy a Foreclosed Home through Your Lender? Have You Heard of Home Path?
Many people are finding out it may be difficult to buy a foreclosed home for sale with an FHA loan or even conventional financing. A number of home buyers have battled it out with minimal success. One factor that kills many deals is the foreclosed home, selling at a very discounted price, still does not appraise for the value of the loan. What can you do?
[Read More]Posted at 10:19AM Oct 05, 2009 by Chandra Rose in Financing Comments[0]
You're invited to Dream Town's featured open houses this weekend! Agents are hosting showings on Saturday and Sunday for a number of excellent Chicago listings in the city and suburbs. Stop by to catch a glimpse or contact an agent to set up an appointment that works with your schedule. See you there!
[Read More]Posted at 01:35PM Oct 02, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
What's the REAL Deadline for the $8K Tax Credit?
At Dream Town, as with many other firms in the city, we have noticed a large increase of people jumping off the fence and getting into the buying game. As awareness of the $8,000 tax incentive increases and the deadline of December 1st rapidly approaches, it is beneficial to consider closing well before then to avoid any chance of missing out.
[Read More]Posted at 02:10PM Oct 01, 2009 by Nykea Pippion-McGriff in Buying Comments[1]
