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4 long-term trends that are transforming real estate
Recent moves in the real estate market are driven by rising home prices and historically low-interest rates. But we also see long-term trends that are progressing slowly, but surely. You'll be prepared for any challenge that may come your wa...
Complete Guide to Buying A House in Your 20s
Who said you can’t be a homeowner in your 20s? Purchasing a home in your prime years is a lot more likely to happen than you might think. According to Zillow's mid-2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report, 17% (about 1 out of 5 people) of US ho...
An eye to the future: 5 ways to bump up home value right now
You may not need to sell anytime soon, but it's important to take steps to prepare for that possibility. Getting the most out of your home when you do decide to sell it in the future means tweaking and improving your surroundings on a regular b...
What Millennials Should Know About Buying a Home in Chicago
A 2019 Zillow survey revealed that millennials comprised 39% of total buyers. A relatively far second placer was the baby boomer generation at 28%. The same Zillow survey also showed that 63% of first-time homebuyers are millennials. From th...
Making the most out of Limited Condo Space
For many condo owners, one of the biggest challenges to living in this type of residential property is the lack of space. However, there are ways to make every inch of space useful to you, given a dash of creativity and great advice from expert...
Effective ways to Negotiate Rent with your Landlord
The process of finding a rental that caters to your needs and lifestyle may not be as tedious as buying a home, but there are certain nuances that should be ironed out once you do decide on a place to rent. Perhaps the most important of them al...
How to Sell your Chicago Home Fast
Whether you are selling your home to get a substantial return on your investment or using the sale to finance a bigger home purchase, it is important to complete the transaction as quickly as possible. To ensure your listing doesn't stay on ...
First-time Home-buyer Here are 4 Handy Tips
A 2019 report on generational home-buying trends by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) states that 33% of homebuyers for that year were first-time homeowners. Of that figure, 86% were aged 28 years old and younger. It is reassuring t...
