Buyers

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Perks of Buying a Home over the Holidays

Thinking about buying a home? The holidays might be the best time! All the things that may make the home buying process difficult for you during the holidays, are the same obstacles that others would face as well; from the shopping, traveling and holiday parties, time can be very limited […]

2174 W Giddings St Unit 2E, Chicago, IL 60625

Just Listed – Lincoln Square 2/1 steps to Plaza

Set on a quiet tree lined street this spacious unit is just steps from the plaza and heart of Lincoln Square. Generous room sizes, this home has a newer gourmet kitchen, and bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout. In unit laundry. Central air. Enclosed sun room perfect for office, sitting room or arts and crafts. South facing unit just a short walk to brown line, metra, restaurants and shops of the Square!

Distressed Out

Let’s say you were a conservative, responsible homebuyer back in 2006, and made what, by all accounts, would be considered a conservative, responsible down payment of 20%. Since then, the average home price across Chicagoland has fallen by more than 30%, according to conservative estimates. Conservatively, that means a lot […]

Chasing Charters

With homeowners staying longer in their home, and expected buyers planning for longevity, many are coming back to basics – location.  Among them, accessibility to transportation, neighborhood walkability and area schools are among the most important.  For families, schools are extremely vital factor as they can influence choice of residence/neighborhood […]

Reform and Protection

In mid-July, President Obama signed sweeping financial services reform into law. The 2,300-page law creates an oversight agency for financial services companies and a consumer financial protection bureau. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.