Posts from May 2025
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Homeowners Could Be Left Footing the Bill for Higher Costs Without Energy Star
Since 1992, the iconic blue Energy Star label has guided homeowners in search of energy-efficient appliances. It's become a symbol of cost savings and environmental responsibility, credited with saving consumers more than $500 billion in utility bills
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Chicagoland's Rooftop Bars and Outdoor Dining Spots
Chicago has one of America's most beautiful urban skylines, and summer is a great time to experience it at one of our amazing local outdoor eateries and rooftop bars. For a romantic evening or a relaxed get-together with friends, rooftop dining in Chicago can't be beat. These are some of our real estate agents' favorite places to dine under the stars in Chicagoland.
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Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row
Some Highlights
- In a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has once again been voted the best long-term investment. And it's claimed that top spot for 12 straight years now.
- That's because homeownership is one of the top ways to build your wealth, even with home price growth moderating and ongoing economic uncertainty.
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Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.
If you've been house hunting lately, you've probably felt the sting of today's mortgage rates. And it's because of those rates and rising home prices that many homebuyers are starting to explore other types of loans to make the numbers work. And one option that's gaining popularity? Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs).
If you remember the crash in 2008, this may bring up some concerns. But don't worry. Today's ARMs aren't the same. Here's why.
Back then, some buyers were given loans they couldn't afford after the rates adjusted. But now, lenders are more cautious, and they evaluate whether you could still afford the loan if your rate increases. So, don't assume the return of ARMs means another crash. Right now, it just shows some buyers are looking...
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More Homes for Sale Isn't a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity
Maybe you've heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start of another housing market crash.
But the reality is, the data proves that's just not the case. In most areas, more inventory isn't bad news. It's actually a sign of the market returning to a more stable, healthy place.
What's Going on With Inventory?
Based on the latest data from Realtor.com, inventory just hit its highest point since 2020, shown with the white line in the graph below.
But what you need to realize is, at the same time, inventory levels still ha...
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