Posts Tagged ‘Chicago real estate’
Real estate in the news in April: Bathtubs and dining rooms are key, Midwest vacation homes and exclusion taxes
Survey says: Bathtubs and dining rooms are key for home buyers"Despite reports of their imminent demise, free-standing bathtubs and formal dining rooms are much-desired features for people shopping for a new home — not that they'll use either...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: What are some issues that potential buyers should be aware of right now?
1.) I think there are a lot of people out there who got hurt back in the real estate crash who think they can no longer qualify to buy a home and take advantage of the new, more affordable home prices. Did you know that you can qualify for a ...
Real estate in the news: Your data at risk, Vince Vaughn, affordable cities and new credit scoring
Ask yourself the following critical questions to make sure that you're not just buying your dream home -- you're also making a financially savvy choice. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wiseradvisorcom/stop-before-you-buy-a-hou_b_4995979.html?ut...
Chicago’s hottest neighborhood: The rise of Logan Square
You just moved into your new office in Logan Square, a neighborhood everyone seems to be talking about these days. What is it about Logan Square that makes it the next hot area in Chicago? Domain Realty's Adam Wavrunek: I can still reme...
Domain Realty blog: The status of the current real estate market in Chicago — and what it means for both buyers and sellers
The Chicago market is, for lack of a better word, aggressive. There is a lack of inventory for buyers right now. There’s a stat that says for every Lincoln Park home, there are six buyers. So what’s going on is that things that are desirabl...
Advice from Domain Realty: What is a common theme for a successful home sale?
A seller that wants to get top dollar has to do some of the little extras. Clean their house up a little bit. Or maybe do a little bit of updating. Make the property present itself to where the buyer thinks they are getting the value. One o...
Real estate in the news: Downsizing for retirement, appraisal tips and Oprah’s condo for sale
Downsizing prior to retirement can be a good idea "The amount of the mortgage shouldn't burst your budget, and it will allow you to have some flexibility with your savings, to invest or use to pay other expenses (like health insurance)." http...
Real estate in the news: Foreclosures rising in Chicago, loan modifications, R. Kelly’s mansion sells
Chicago-area foreclosure filings on rise Foreclosure filings in the Chicago area rose 30 percent in October from a month earlier but remained well below their year-ago level http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-chicago-area-...
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: Is real estate investing right for you?
By Trent Modglin Q: Are you seeing increased interest in people looking to get involved in investment property? A: We’re seeing a lot of interest from buyers in a few different ways. We’re seeing some owner-occupant buyers who desire a...