Posts from April 2024
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Builders Are Building Smaller Homes
There's no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you're trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that's still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on building these smaller homes right now and they're offering incentives. And that can help give you
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Should I Move with Today's Mortgage Rates?
When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn't want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for you?
In today's market, data shows more homeowners are getting used to where rates are and thinking it may be time
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The Top 5 Home Staging Tips for Selling Your Home Fast
Updated February 2025
Home staging is one of the best things you can do if you want to sell your home quickly, especially if you want to sell it above the asking price. If you're planning on selling your home in any of these Chicagoland neighborhoods, this is what you need to know about staging your home before you sell.
Why Staging Matters
Ultimately, the reasons why staging is important come down to the psychology of home buying. It's not just about making your home look good, it's about making it feel like a place that a maximum number of potential buyers would be at home in. You want buyers to feel like they could live there, which often requires striking a balance between neutral and personal.
While s...
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I Don't Have Money for Updates; Should I Offer a Discount When Selling My Home?
When your home is on the market, it needs to stand out from the crowd. And certain features like beautifully appointed open kitchens or impeccable hardwood floors are great at drawing eyeballs for listings. But what if you can't afford to renovate—even if certain things have fallen into a state of serious disrepair?
Some sellers may choose to offer an allowance, or discount, on their home to entice buyers. In this situation, the seller would agree to take the financial hit on repairing anything that the buyer sees as an issue. The allowance would be written into the buyer's offer, and the buyer would have to chec...
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8 Things You Should Never Say When Buying a Home
If you're in the throes of house hunting, chances are you're excited—whether it's your first home or your fifth. It's an emotional roller-coaster ride!
Seeing something you love (or hate) can often cause you to blurt all kinds of things, some of which you might regret. Because while you can (and should) always be upfront with your agent, you might not want to be quite so candid around the sellers (or the listing agent working for them). The reason? Just like in "Law & Order," what you say can—and will—be used against you.
So before you step into a home and stick your foot in your mouth, heed these top things never to say to sellers or their agents when you're shopping for new digs.
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