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First Steps For First-Time Buyers By Sally Anderson   In his 1990 book Washington Homes, author and real estate broker Jim Stacey claims that there are three stages for the first-time home buyer: contemplation, comparison and commitment. He urges prospective buyers to get through the first stage ...
06/06/2008
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How To Complete a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange by Janet Wickell What is the purpose of a 1031 exchange? A 1031 tax deferred exchange allows you to roll-over all of the proceeds received from the sale of an investment property into the purchase of one or more other like-kind investment properties. A...
06/06/2008
    Windows can add a lot to a home's character. But if they're old and worn, they can also add to your heating and cooling bills. From Better Homes and Gardens In older houses, faulty windows can account for a third of the total heat loss in winter and as much as 75 percent of interior heat gai...
06/06/2008
  8 Hot Design Trends with Big Pay Offs   Mark Nash, the author of "1,001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home" and the soon-to-be-published "Real Estate A-Z for Buying and Selling a Home," says home sellers should consider the trends that are going to be popular with homebuyers this year. After s...
06/06/2008
  12 Reasons to Choose a Realtor   12 Reasons to Choose a REALTOR® 1. Your REALTOR can help you determine your buying power - that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or s...
06/06/2008
Legal Issues in Real Estate Numerous laws and regulations affect the buying and selling of property in our state. Your Illinois REALTOR® knows what is required under current law, and what changes are being considered that can affect your transaction. What you should know about: Radon Disclosure T...
06/06/2008
The Mortgage Process Securing an affordable home loan with fair terms requires understanding the types of loans available and then selecting the option that fits your budget and needs. It also requires determining how much house you can afford and getting your finances in order. Often the cost of...
06/06/2008
This time may be your best opportunity market in years. Mortgage interest rates are low and prices in Illinois are still holding strong. Over time no investment comes close to real estate so now is a great time to buy, sell or invest. All real estate is local. What's happening in your local marke...
06/06/2008
8 Signs You're Ready To Buy Your First Home With home prices cooling off and apartment rents heating up, is now the time to buy your own place? Here are the ways to know when it makes sense financially to purchase your first home. By Erin Burt, Kiplinger's The squeeze is on for renters. Apartment...
06/05/2008
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