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2013 

Updated list of high-end homes for sale in Wayne Wayne, Illinois offers a plethora of luxury homes for sale. Whether you're looking for a humble home with plenty of acreage, a castle with all the finest amenities, or a secluded retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife, we have the home for you! ...
09/30/2013
There's a reason they call it the worldwide web... Like keeping up with the real estate market?  We're constantly being bombarded by housing market news from CNN, the Wall Street Journal, NPR and so on.  Just keep in mind that our local real estate market can vary greatly from the rest of the nat...
09/30/2013
Always looking for any home staging tips that can help a potential selller, came across this short and sweet list by Malibu, CA Realtor Bobby Lehmkuhl.  These are 9 easy things you can do to make your home more appealing to a buyer.  Make repairs and get organized before marketing your home in an...
09/30/2013
Found this article by Franklin, TN Realtor Tammie White interesting.  Technology sure has come a long way allowing folks to view a home virtually.  As a seller, how would you feel about a virtual showing like this?Is Skype the New First Showing? I work with a large number of out-of-state buyers. ...
09/30/2013
Check real estate market statistics in your neighborhood now! The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Great American North in St Charles is pleased to announce that our website at www.kombrink.com now offers free, interactive real estate market analytics for the entire Norther Illinois Region! This valuable ...
09/29/2013
Rates Have Started to Fall Freddie Mac released their national mortgage rate averages for week ending September 26, and there's some good news.  Last week the Federal Reserve decided to delay tapering its bond purchase program.  This bond purchase program is what has been helping keep mortgage ra...
09/28/2013
Crofton, MD Realtor, Jenn Morson points out a few things in her latest post that sellers may want to consider.  Of course we know we need to declutter and everything, but have you thought about tucking away those personal items which could cause a safety issue?What NOT to Leave Out When Showing Y...
09/28/2013
Think spring is the best time of year to showcase your home for sale?  Think again!  Came across this post by MA Realtor, Lew Corcoran, in which he offers up some great advice on sprucing up your home this time of year.Using Vibrant Colors to Help Sell Your Home   Spring is generally viewed as th...
09/28/2013
Year-Over-Year Increase Still In Healthy Territory Yesterday, NAR posted their Pending Home Sales Index for August. This indicator pointed to a 1.6% drop in pending homes sales nationally. Not to fear, as this chart shows, we're still well above historically healthy levels. Now is indeed a great ...
09/27/2013
Excellent advice for any home buyer in this article by NY mortgage professional, Nikitas Kouimanis.  If you're conducting a home inspection, and you should, make sure you're present so you can get the inside information not always found in the final report.As a home buyer in Westport , you can ge...
09/26/2013
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Find out what's going on in the Chicagoland IL real estate market, local news and general advice for homeowners. Our Chicagoland Real Estate Blog provides fresh perspective on our market activity. Be sure to check it out!