Realtor.org has an interesting article on consumers’ interest in being green. The latest environmentally friendly home features aren’t just good for the planet — they look great and are a huge draw for conscientious buyers, too.
Whether or not you specialize in selling green homes, you’re likely to meet clients who are interested […]
Archive for July, 2007
I found some funny stories on realtor.org and I thought I would share one with you today.
“Hosting an open house on an empty stomach is not a good idea, trust me. Not too long ago I agreed to help out a fellow agent by sitting at his open house all day. But the […]
Choosing a realtor is not always as simple as it seems, you are basically going to rely on the real estate agent’s expertise and honesty in order to find your dream house. In the Chicago Real Estate area, there are around 10,000 realtors, and choosing one will take time, patience and research.
In my […]
Have you ever wondered, before you moved into a new area, if there are any gangs in the vicinity and what their territories are? I know I did, before I moved into my new Bucktown loft four years ago, I did my research and checked to see the gangs and their crews in my area.
I […]
Isn’t this a question that we all asked ourselves? Wouldn’t be great to own two properties, live in one and rent the other one?
But are you financially ready to take the plunge? Lenders are tough on second-home loans. Usually, second-home loans require a 20% down payment, and not many lenders are willing to take the […]
7 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying A Condo
Published July 4th, 2007 in Chicago Real Estate. 2 CommentsYOU’VE FOUND YOUR DREAM CONDO, and you’re ready to relax among the mango trees and swaying date palms. Hold everything. To keep from getting stuck with a lemon, you’ve got to do some homework. Here are the seven most important questions you need to ask before buying a condo.
1. “What’s the beef?”
Take a look at […]
Closing costs seem to be designed to confuse the buyer. Most folks don’t understand all the mysterious fees they’re paying their lender when they close on their home — and sometimes end up overpaying, says Keith Gumbinger, vice president of HSH Associates, a mortgage information provider. (For a list of the average amounts paid for […]
Here is an article with a very interesting approach on the whole issue renting vs buying. Even though, I disagree with some points made in that article, I still think it’s pretty interesting and it offers some good information. This article comes from johnchow.com
“The House You Live In Is Not An Asset
Many people view their […]
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