Real Estate Mogul: Here’s Why You Should Buy
Real Estate mogul, Sean Conlon, host of The Deed: Chicago on CNBC, was recently asked the question, should you buy? Or should you rent a house? Conlon responded: “I am…
Long-Time Renter, First-Time Owner? Guest blogger
4 Reasons Why You’re Not Too Young to Buy a Home If you’re in your 20s and still paying off student loans, buying a house might seem like an unreasonable…
Renter? You are still paying a mortgage…just not yours!
There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your…
Top Renovation Projects that Bring the Most ROI to Your Home
Courtni Wisenbaker-Scheel A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders concluded that the typical homeowner stays in their house for only 13 years before selling, as opposed…
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“I’VE BEEN TRYING VERY HARD TO IMPROVE MY CREDIT SCORE, BUT I SLIPPED AND WAS LATE ON ONE OF MY BILLS. HOW MUCH WILL ONE LATE PAYMENT HURT MY CREDIT SCORE?”
Although a single late payment can lower your credit score—since payment history is 35 percent of your FICO credit score—how much it affects your score will depend on a lot…
How to Adult: Buying your First Home
The day has finally arrived: you survived the recession by heading to grad school, you’ve been steadily working for a few years at XYZ Consulting Art History PR and Travel…
What you do not need to hear from your listing agent!
You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to: Set the market…
Don’t wait to move up!
Now that the housing market has stabilized, more and more homeowners are considering moving up to their dream home. With interest rates still near 4% and home values on the…
Credit Score Fallacies Naperville
Historically low mortgage interest rates have been a lifeline for many town first time homebuyers in recent years, keeping home ownership within reach for many who wouldn’t have otherwise been…
Show me the money!
#1 Reason to Buy right NOW!
People often ask whether they should buy a home now or wait. Recently released data suggests that waiting may not make sense as prices seem to again be on the…
