Green Tip for Chicago Homeowners
With a lot of focus on green building and on how to make single-family homes more eco-friendly, condo owners are often left out when tips are being handed out about how to save money on energy costs. Today's Green Tip is something any homeowner can use!
[Read More]Posted at 02:20PM Dec 23, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Green Real Estate Comments[0]
City of Chicago Property Tax Relief Program
As part of Chicago's $6.1 billion 2010 budget approved this month, Mayor Daley included a new property tax relief program available to Chicago homeowners who qualify. Find out if you're eligible and how much money you could save as a result of this new initiative.
[Read More]Posted at 04:39PM Dec 21, 2009 by Bob Billimack in General Comments[0]
Featured Chicago Open House Listings
City dwellers with a penchant for historical architecture will love the Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced home in South Shore, plus there's a great condo in the old Theophil Studios in Old Town up for sale right now. Take a look!
[Read More]Posted at 11:26AM Dec 18, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
Finding Your Chicago Dream Home Step 4: Offer Accepted, Now What?
At this point you begin the "Attorney Review." The next week or so is going to be a busy one. The length of the attorney review period is determined in your contract. Typically a week will suffice and extensions are easily negotiated.
[Read More]Posted at 11:47AM Dec 17, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Buying Comments[0]
Make Your Chicago Property Listings Shine!
The listing is an imperative part of selling a home. It appears on multiple Chicago real estate web sites and draws interest to the property. Are your listings reaching their maximum potential and grabbing the attention of Chicago homebuyers searching online? Here are 5 helpful tips to make your listing stand out!
[Read More]Posted at 01:06PM Dec 14, 2009 by Misha Immormino in Selling Comments[1]
The weather is supposed to warm up this weekend (and by "warm up" I mean breaking 34 degrees!). Hey, we'll take anything above freezing these days – especially when there is a bunch of great Dream Town open houses to visit! Check out the schedule here!
[Read More]Posted at 12:44PM Dec 11, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
Chicago to Memphis Tour Raises Funds for St. Jude
The LocalTourist.com travels with singer/songwriter David Kav as he works his way from Chicago to Memphis, playing shows and raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Kav's efforts are captured on blog posts, YouTube videos and Twitter updates.
[Read More]Posted at 04:17PM Dec 10, 2009 by Bob Billimack in General Comments[2]
Is It Smart to Take My Chicago Home Off the Market For the Holidays?
The holidays are a busy time of year for everyone. And, as a homeowner trying to sell your place, you've got a lot on your plate. But before taking down that For Sale sign, consider the reasons it's a smart idea to keep your property up for sale right now.
[Read More]Posted at 11:43AM Dec 04, 2009 by Ann Connolly in Selling Comments[0]
Some rarely available properties are part of this weekend's open house tour. Ever pictured yourself living in an historic residence amidst architecturally significant buildings? If so, you may want to visit Dream Town's listing in Old Town on Sunday!
[Read More]Posted at 11:27AM Dec 04, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Open House Comments[0]
Aggressive 30 Year Fixed Rates on Jumbo Loans
Thirty-year, fixed-rate mortgages matched their historic low of 4.78% last week, a figure likely to generate more new home purchases and refinancing activity. Additionally, both the fifteen-year and the five-year ARM rates dropped to all time lows.
[Read More]Posted at 01:09PM Dec 03, 2009 by Carrie Bertsos in Financing Comments[0]
December's Biggest Holiday Sale of Them All!
December is a discouraging month for many sellers with homes on the market. Showings slow down as folks shop and prepare for the holidays. Especially with highly motivated sellers, a showing that becomes an offer in December really gets their attention!
[Read More]Posted at 02:27PM Dec 01, 2009 by Bob Billimack in Buying Comments[0]
