Posts Tagged ‘Domain Realty’
Q&A with Domain Realty’s Adam Wavrunek: Thoughts on the changing relationship between buyers and brokers and why you shouldn’t be renting
Q: How have sites like Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com changedthe relationship between buyers and their real estate broker? A: The role of a real estate agent has changed quite a bit in recent years. Before, property listings and details were o...
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 ...
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...
Shop Around the Corner: Exploring The Book Cellar in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood
Don’t let the name fool you, this is much more than a bookstore By Taylor Tolbert This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. To read more like it, visit www.TheRealChicagoOnline.com Book lovers know that it’s fairly easy to ...
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-...
First Look review: Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry
Take a walk through 90 years of history from one of the world’s most recognizable brands By Jim Luchetta Located at: The Museum of Science and Industry. www.MSIChicago.org Background: Disney has come to Chicago to celebrate the iconic b...