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Are You Really Ready to Handle a Chicagoland Fixer Upper?

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“Fixer upper.” Those words have become almost ubiquitous in our culture, thanks to HGTV and its roster of charming celebrities, including Chip and Joanna Gaines.

From Contract to Closing, Here’s What Buyers Can Expect

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You spent weeks scouring Chicagoland neighborhoods with your broker. You read all of the real estate blogs, and spent hours marking “Interested”, “Not Interested”, and

Common Types of Mortgages That Home Buyers Should Know

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Thinking of purchasing a home? “This is the largest financial decision you’ll probably ever make,” says Esther Phillips, senior vice president of sales at Key

The Benefits of Staging Your Home for Sale

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You love your home, but it’s time to move on. You’re ready for bigger, better, or newer, and it’s finally time to put your current

Five Surprising Factors That Can Affect Home Prices

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Accurately determining the value of a home is an incredibly important step in the sales process — but it’s one that can sometimes be difficult

Ten Signs That Say You’re Ready to Look for a New Home

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To move, or not to move? That is the question. Every day, countless people in Chicagoland ask themselves if the time has come to make

Kitchen Design Trends That Buyers and Sellers Can Both Agree On

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In a recent survey, 80 percent of prospective home buyers rated the kitchen as one of the most important rooms in a home, ranking it

Debunking Three Common Down Payment Myths

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Making a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process when purchasing a Chicagoland home. According to research, many people view

From Contract to Closing, What Do Sellers Need to Know?

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When it comes to selling your home, having a buyer sign the contract is an important step, maybe the most important — but there are

Making the Move with Kids

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Written by Anastacia Peterson, Baird & Warner Relocation Services Team Photo by Blaise Vonlanthen on Unsplash Anyone who is in the military knows that the permanent change of