The senate and house have reopened the Government with a bill that has put thousands of government employees back to work, pending an agreement this funding only lasts until 2/15/19.  At which time a bill on President Trumps desk will need to be signed, establishing a longer term agreement. January 22nd, 2019 I put together…

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Jessica Arong O’Brien, 51, broke down into tears after the judge sent her to prison after the federal jury convicted her in February of two counts alleging that she took part in a scheme in which several lenders were scammed. (Facebook) The first Filipina judge in Cook County, Chicago, who came to the U.S. with…

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The decision to purchase a home is a big one, and shouldn’t be taken lightly.  I would say the majority of my clients have already weighed the benefits and are making the decision based on secure reasons.  But there are the exceptions, the people that purchase a house for the wrong reasons.  I hope you…

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Everyone knows rates are rising, so the best professionals are evolving to a new market.  We saw the sellers market of  in the summer of 2018 shift into a more neutral market in the fall of 2018.  The future market with rising rates is difficult to predict.  But there are some basic (and affordable) strategies…

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Real estate is competitive.  There is no doubt about that, if you’re lucky enough to succeed in a saturated market you have “the gift”.  I’ve done research ranging from first time home buyers to baby boomers, and what makes them pick up the phone and call you, across the board these 3 techniques seem to…

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Real estate is expensive as is, but here are some special cases that take the cake when it comes to list price.  I am not sure what type of loan you would  do on these, but I’m pretty sure most are cash deals. Click To Enlarge Photo   So there you have it, if you…

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Thinking of moving to a different state?  Would you buy a house there?  Here is some average listing / sale prices for homes in each state.  Can you guess which ones are the highest?   51. West Virginia Median listing price: $159,000 Median listing price per square foot: $94 50. Ohio Median listing price: $169,900 Median listing price…

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When is the best time to sell? Nationwide, the best time to sell a home to both maximize return and minimize time on the market is in the first half of May. However, other factors can influence the best time to put your house on the market, including the specifics of your local housing market,…

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How we live when we sell a house is different than how we live when we’re not.  A good real estate agent will tell you some tips and tricks to make your home more appealing, it’s important to be aware of how potential buyers perceive your home.  When a buyer walks into your home you…

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Top 10 Reasons To Use A Real Estate Agent: 1  Education & Experience You don’t need to know everything about buying and selling real estate if you hire a real estate professional who does. Henry Ford once said that when you hire people who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter than…

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