Posts from July 2025
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Baird & Warner Launches New Image Services Division
CHICAGO (July 28, 2025) — Baird & Warner, Chicagoland's largest independent real estate services company, today announced the launch of its new in-house Image Services division, which will deliver high-impact visual marketing solutions for the firm's agents and clients. The announcement follows recent news that VHT Studios, a pioneering provider of real estate listing photography, is abruptly ceasing operations after its parent company, Matterport, was acquired by CoStar Group in February 2025.
Baird & Warner's new Image Services division will be led by Shannon Lange, former area sales and account manager for VHT Studios and Matterport, where she worked with the region's largest brokerages. Lange, who is also a licensed real estate ag...
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The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts
Some Highlights
- If you're tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.
- Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s this year. So don't expect a big drop.
- If you want to talk about what this means for your move, let's connect. As forecasts change, having an expert who can keep you updated is essential.
https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2025/07/22/the-latest-mortgage-rate-forecasts-infographic/?a=4138-27c7695017e7db27552ba2d09c29c1c8
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Don't Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House
Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.
Fortunately, they're easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let's break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how an agent helps you steer clear of them.
1. Overpricing Your House
It's completely natural to want top dollar for your house, especially if you've put a lot of work into it. But in today's shifting market, pricing it too high can backfire. Investopedia explains:
"Setting a list price too high could mean your home struggles to attract buyers and stays on...
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Clear Cooperation FAQ: The Multiple Listing Service, Private Listing Network, and Office Exclusives Explained
If you're thinking about selling your home, searching for a new one, or working as a real estate agent, it's important to understand your options when it comes to listings. Most homes today are listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) — a central database used by real estate professionals to list properties for sale. The MLS is also the source that powers popular home search sites like Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, Realtor.com, and others. Here in the Chicagoland area, there is also a Private Listing Network (PLN), which is a subset of the MLS where listings can be shared among agents before becoming publicly available. You may have also heard about a third option — "pocket listings" or "office exclusives." These are real estate listings that are exclusive to a particular real estate brokerage's private website — that means they're not shared with the public nor any agents outside the listing brokerage.
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6 Home Improvements You Can't Legally Do Without a License
Thanks to YouTube tutorials, TikTok hacks, and rising contractor costs, more Americans are picking up the hammer themselves. By painting, tiling, or even remodeling a room on your...
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