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6 ways to cover your kids' college costs with real estate investment
6 ways to cover your kids' college costs with real estate investment
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How To Find Homes That Aren't Yet On The Market
No matter where you live, you've surely seen the house on the block that seems to sell out of nowhere, with no open houses, no showings, and no sign in the front yard. And yet somehow, suddenly, the home changes hands. For buyers, finding homes that have not yet come onto the market can provide a great opportunity to find an ideal home in a highly competitive market. Learning how to find these homes and capitalize on these opportunities can mean getting a great deal on the right property. If you're asking "how can I find homes that aren't yet on the market," keeping a few simple strategies in mind can help you find a great deal.
Why Do Sellers Sell Homes Without A Public Listing?
It may seem counterintuitive to think about a home being sold without a public listing, especially in a hot market. After all, if homes are receiving multiple offers and selling for over list price, why avoid the process and sell without listing on the Multiple Listing Service (ML...
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Why Home Staging Matters
Our real estate agents have sold enough homes to know that great staging is one of the factors that really gives you an edge.
We've helped sell homes in dozens of Chicagoland neighborhoods, and we've learned a few things about home staging along the way! If you want to give your home a fresh new look and provide it with the best chance of selling in a competitive market, here's why home staging matters.
- Show Your Home's Full Potential
The furniture and decor of the home you currently live in almost certainly...
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Navigating Mortgage Rates in 2024
After reaching their peak for the year of 7.9% in October of 2023, the tide is finally turning for mortgage rates in 2024. According to an emailed statement reported by Forbes, Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, had this to say. "Mortgage rates will continue to ease in 2024 as inflation improves and Fed rate cuts get closer. Mortgage rates could near 6.5% by the end of the year, a key factor in starting to provide affordability relief to homebuyers."
Over the past few years, rates hit their highest peaks in decades. A forecast of lower rates is a welcome relief to those looking to buy, sell and refinance — but what exactly does it mean for each one? Below, we'll briefly summar...
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Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home
Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built home...
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