Eric Belsky (Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) at Harvard University) authored a paper on homeownership titled - The Dream Lives On: The Future of Homeownership in America. In his paper, Belsky reveals five financial reasons why people should consider buying a home. Here are the five reasons, each followed by an …
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Not a lot of people are aware that all mortgages have guidelines as to the condition of the home that can potentially disqualify the mortgage which is why lenders will use a licensed appraiser to review the home and determine the proper market value. When you get pre-approved, make sure you discuss with your lender …
If you believed all the stories in the press these days, you couldn't be blamed for taking a wait-and-see attitude towards buying your next home. But, here are three solid facts—or mythbusters—that prove there's no better time to jump in than right now. Mythbuster #1: Chicagoland is thriving with higher home sales Home sales soared …
One of the things Chicago is most known for is its architecture. Here's a quick guide and a little history of a few architectural style residences that you can easily locate around Chicago's neighborhoods.
I've come across a few tenants in Chicago that aren't certain that their landlords are going about things the right way. Here's 5 Chicago tenant rights that a lot of tenants don't even think about.
What's the best season in Chicago? Patio season! Or at least that's how I like to call it. DNAinfo just launched their Outdoors Drinks and Entertainment guides for neighborhoods all over the city. One of my favorite things about living in this wonderful city is that you NEVER get tired of going to the same restaurants or bars simply …
People often ask themselves why use a Realtor when you can get all of your answers online. Well, here's a couple of reason why. Remember that buying or selling a home is a very stressful and complicated event. You want to make sure you work with someone who is fully trained and an expert in …
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