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In July 2021, cash sales accounted for 23% of existing-home sales, a significant increase from 16% one year ago, according to the July REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey. The share of cash sales has generally trended up since the second half of 2021, peaking to a high of 25% in April. Ordinarily, sellers prefer cash sales […]
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Here is real estate market activity for the Arlington Heights neighborhoods of Scarsdale, Stonegate, Sherwood, and Scarsdale Estates. We continue to experience low inventory and low market time. The graphs below are Live – Always updated with the latest data. Each data point is 12 months of activity. Click and see… Interested in the stats for your neighborhood specifically? […]
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Is the market shifting? Sellers who are moving need to consider the availability of inventory of the type of home they are looking for. Most Sellers are also Buyers. Buyers are still looking for their dream home. Most Buyers who want to downsize haven’t changed their minds. They may be required to modify their wish […]
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When you put your home on the market, you obviously want to get as much as you can for the property. A lot of things can affect your home’s value, including many items that are largely out of your control. That’s not saying that you can’t do anything to bring the value up before listing […]
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Selling your home isn’t always easy. While there’s always a buyer out there somewhere, connecting with that buyer and agreeing on a price sometimes takes a little effort. There are a lot of little things that you can do to make this a lot easier, though. Many of these solutions are fairly easy on the […]
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Staging to sell is certainly different than staging for living and comfort. When you make the decision to put on the “eyes of a Buyer” you will make strides in getting your home sale ready. You want your home to have an inviting ambiance and the perception of being an “easy to care for” home. […]
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Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find a suitable lender […]
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Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, neighborhoods, parking, weather, public […]
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Selling your home does not just mean hiring a REALTOR® to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators […]
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As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on your new home. Get pre-approved. […]