Posts from February 2024
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St. Patrick's Day Events Around Chicagoland
As you probably know, St. Patrick's Day is kind of a big deal in Chicagoland. With the green river and one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in America, it's not a holiday that tends to go unnoticed around here. You'll find big and small celebrations taking place across every Chicagoland neighborhood.
If you're wondering how to spend your St. Paddy's Day, you've come to the right place. Let our real estate agents be your guides to St. Paddy's Day festivities in the local area.
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What Is Prairie House Style? A Classic Design That Echoes America's Landscape
From sea to shining sea, the United States is awash in an array of home architecture styles.
Colonials and Cape Cod houses are mainly found along the eastern seaboard, while Pueblo Revivals hail from the Southwest.
But when it comes to the Prairie house style, look to the heartland.
Indeed, various regional home types can help paint a portrait of design history...
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Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised Up
Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they're even more confident prices will rise, not fall.
So, let's see exactly how experts' thinking has shifted – and what's caused the change.
2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now
The chart below shows what seven expert orga...
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Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year
There's a lot of confusion in the market about what's happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here's what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall.
And if you're looking to buy or
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How Long Appliances Last: When is it Time to Upgrade?
Kitchen appliances are often taken for granted. We use them every day, but we tend not to think about them too much — until they stop working.
One of the questions our real estate agents get asked the most when showing homes is, "How long will the appliances last?" The good news is that in a new home with brand-new modern appliances, they should last quite a long time! If you're selling your home, upgrading and replacing old appliances can also help sell your home faster and fetch a higher price. Here's what you need to know about the lifespan of various appliances, how to make them last longer and how to know when it's time to upgrade.
Refrigerator and Freezer - 10 to 18 Years
Refrigerators have one of the longe...
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