Home Buying Tips

Our real estate experts share helpful tips on how to buy a home, and some common pitfalls to avoid in order to improve your home buying experience.

NAR Settlement: Will Buyers Really Need To Pay Buyer Agent Commissions?

What Were Terms of Settlement? You’ve probably heard the news that there are changes coming in terms of how real estate commissions are paid. The National Association of Realtors, in response to a lawsuit brought by sellers, reached a settlement: Sellers and their...
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5 Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers Make

Not Setting Realistic Goals Not Obtaining Complete Loan Application Viewing Homes Before Interviewing/Hiring Buyer Agent Not Negotiating Price Not Calling Buyer Agent At Crucial Stages Are you thinking of buying a home? If so, it's important to be aware of the common...
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8 Reasons Buyers Have Trouble Buying a Home

Buying a home (especially if you are a first-time homebuyer) is a daunting process. Misinformed buyers trying to represent themselves not only will fail to buy a home, they might even ruin their chances at buying in the future. Don’t let this happen to you, interview...
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First Time Home Buyer Programs in Chicago

As a first-time buyer, saving that 20% downpayment may sound daunting, if not impossible. You are not alone! In fact, the steep downpayment is the single biggest hurdle standing between new buyers and their first homes. For some, it can take a whole lifetime of work...
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