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Housing and Economic Forecast Points to Rising Activity
Home sales are expected to stay on an uptrend through 2012, although the performance will be uneven with mortgage constraints weighing on the market, according to experts at a residential real estate forum today at the REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here. Continue reading →
Realty Executives Great Lakes Region recognized their top agents at the annual “Executives Appreciation Celebration” which was held on April 14th in Oakbrook, IL.
The office received the following awards: 1st Place-Total Volume of Listings Taken, 1st-Place-Total Dollar Volume of Closed Transactions, 2nd Place-Total Commission Dollars Earned, 3rd Place-Total Number of Listings Taken, 3rd Place-Total Number of Closed Trasactions, and Administrative Excellence Award. Continue reading →
April 2011 marks the 43rd anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act. Each year REALTORS® recognize the significance of this event and reconfirm our commitment to upholding fair housing law as well as our commitment to offering equal professional service to all in their search for real property.
West Chicago voters eliminated the city’s elected office of treasurer Tuesday, and rejected a flat $10 tax on real estate transfers.
With all 23 precincts reporting, residents voted 1,043 to 417 in support of doing away with the treasurer’s job, and 1,022 to 426 against the proposed transfer tax, according to unofficial results of two referendums.
City officials said eliminating the treasurer’s office — a move supported by current Treasurer Don Earley — will save some $4,500 a year in salary expenses, reduce operating costs and improve efficiency. The change takes effect in 2013, when Earley’s term expires.
The tax, meanwhile, would have been used to ensure all debts owed the city were paid before a seller moves, officials said.
To make sure your home sells in a down market, there are a few things that you can do.
You have to be willing to price it right: If you’re going to sell your home in a down market, you may have to be willing to make some concessions on price. In many areas foreclosures have depressed the prices quite a bit. While you may not be able to cut your price to the level of some of those bank owned homes, you can still do your research as to what comparable homes are selling for, and undercut their prices. You may not get as much action as the foreclosures, but you will at least get more action than other sellers who aren’t as flexible on price. Try not to get emotionally stuck on a certain price. Continue reading →
“We are happy to share the good news with the our community,” said Pat Callan, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives Premiere. “It has been a great 17 years and I’m glad to say that even though we have had some tough times in the real estate market, we have been able to flourish, because of the great Executives that we have here at our office. We also had an open house at our office to celebrate last week.
“We look forward to another 17 great years!!! We are proud to serve the city of Wheaton and the surrounding areas,” Callan added.
Buyers only get one first look at a property, and they don’t want to use their imagination. They assume the house they see is as good as it’s going to get. If you want your home to sell, step out of your comfort zone and think like a buyer. Here are three ways to help you turn your house into the home of someone else’s dreams. We’ve broken down each category into low-cost, “Basic” tips and tricks, and an “All-Out” blow-the-budget transformation. How far you take it is up to you. Continue reading →
According to a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) in 2001, 97 percent of home buyers who received home inspections believe they received a good value for their money. A home’s history gives it character and charm, but also takes a toll.
Over time, roofs sag, mortar cracks, and furnaces lose efficiency. Beyond this normal wear and tear, older homes can harbor mold, water damage, termites, or other structural threats that can cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix. Continue reading →
Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible.
Getting the loan that suits your situation at the best possible price and terms makes homebuying easier and more affordable. Here are seven ways to boost your credit score so you can do just that. Continue reading →
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