If you plan to buy your first home in Chicago, Illinois, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially regarding the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your loan […]

Some Highlights Headlines highlighting rising foreclosures might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry. If you look at the latest numbers, they’re still below pre-pandemic norms and below what happened during the crash. If you’re worried about a flood of foreclosures, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market […]

Has sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind? If so, you’re not alone. More buyers are choosing to go this route and buy a multi-generational home. Here’s a look at some of the top reasons you should see if a home like this may be right […]

Over the past year, many people have talked about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten. But recently, there’s been a little relief on that front. Mortgage rates have gone down since their most recent peak in October. But there’s more to being able to afford a home than just mortgage rates. To understand home affordability, […]

Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move? If so, it may be time to consider a newly built home and the benefits that come with one. Here’s why. Near-Record Percentage of New Home Inventory Newly built homes are becoming increasingly […]

If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life. Fortunately, you may be better positioned to make a move than you realize. Here are a few things to consider as you […]

If you’ve recently decided you’re ready to become a homeowner, chances are you’re trying to figure out what to do first. Knowing where to start can feel overwhelming, but the good news is you don’t have to navigate all of that alone. When it comes to buying a home, there are a lot of moving pieces. […]

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability situation stacks up to recent years. The National Association of […]

Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still choose to buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably, when news in the media isn’t easy to understand, it can make people […]

Many people distanced themselves from their loved ones during the pandemic for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools opened. That’s because visiting their grandchildren who may have gotten sick from school would have been risky. Now that the pandemic has passed, many grandparents want more than ever to be […]

Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking. However, the key to a successful sale is finding a skilled listing agent to work with you throughout the process. A listing agent, also known as a seller’s agent, helps market and sell your house while advocating […]