Thinking about buying a home, but not sure if you will qualify for a loan because of your credit score? Below are some tips that can help to increase your score. Review your credit score Your first step should be to check
As a real estate agent, I believe in helping people by using real estate to attain financial freedom. To me, financial freedom is not worrying about where your next paycheck is coming from, or worry about how on earth you are going
The average sale price for a traditional sell (not a short sale or a foreclosure) in Bellwood was $135,500 in April ’16, which is slightly lower than last month. The average price of a 2 bedroom home was $96,500, and the average
The 203k loan is an FHA loan that allows you to finance both the purchase of a home as well as the cost of fixing up the home. Looking for a fixer upper, but do not have the cash on hand to
The average sale price for a home in Berwyn, IL in March ’16 is 172,000, up 11% from last year. The average time a home stays on the market was 84 days, which is close to 3 months. This indicates that homes
First of all, what exactly is a HUD home? HUD homes are homes that had FHA mortgages on them that were foreclosed. These homes are now in possession of the government (under the department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD), and
Buying a home can be a long and complicated process. Many people may not know where to start, or want to get preview of the steps they will have to go through. Here are some steps that will give you an idea
The average sale price for a home in Broadview, IL in March ’16 is 142,000, up 18% from last year. The average time a home stays on the market was 73 days, or less than 3 months. This is 29 days faster
Many people are often intimidated by the thought of buying their first home. It seems like a very daunting when thinking about qualifying for a mortgage, as well as saving money for the down payment that will be needed. Fortunately, there are
“What is your Home worth?” Home valuation tips for Chicagoland real estate market So you are looking to sell your home in the Chicago area, and you are wondering how much you can get for it. The first thing that many