If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may wonder whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question. The housing market has a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates and buyer demand. Typically, the higher the rates are, […]

Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale in Chicago, IL has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy. So, what does that mean for […]

If you’re looking at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other goods. But […]

If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of your early conversations with your agent will be about how much access you want to give buyers. You may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour. Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening your house […]

If you’re considering selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, ensuring your house shines bright among the competition will be essential. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready. Declutter and Organize First impressions […]

Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn’t as frenzied as during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses sold quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal. The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell the story of median days on the market for every January from […]

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Last October, the 30-year […]

If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s normal to feel frustration and disappointment. Understandably, you’re probably wondering what may have gone wrong. Here are three questions to consider as you determine what to do next. Did You Limit Access to Your House? One of the biggest mistakes you can make when […]

Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house efficiently, the expertise of a trusted real estate agent can make a big difference. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well-versed in the contracts and disclosures involved. Let’s connect with Chicago’s best real estate agents, […]

If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the data shows plenty of interested buyers still out there. The housing market isn’t as frenzied as during the ‘unicorn’ years when buyer demand was through the roof, mortgage rates were historically low, and home values rose like we’ve never seen before. But that doesn’t mean the market is […]