Home Path
Home Path by Fannie Mae Fannie Mae’s HomePath Mortgage Expands throughout Chicagoland CHICAGO”January 20, 2013– Fannie Mae recently expanded its HomePath Mortgage product, throughout the nation and Chicagoland, to assist more home buyers and investors financing with the purchase of Fannie Mae-owned properties. It allows investors and individuals to finance up to 20 properties using […]
Top 10 Places to Buy a Foreclosed Home
Top 10 Places to Buy a Foreclosed Home. The Chicago metro area ranks as No. 10 on RealtyTrac’s list of best places to buy a foreclosed home, despite a sluggish job market. (Carolyn Kaster/AP/File) 10. Chicago – 46 percent discount on foreclosed homesTypically, real estate investors want to put their money in growing markets that […]
Chicago Agent Magazine Announces 2012’s Top Agents and Brokerages in Chicago and Suburbs
Chicago Agent Magazine Announces 2012’s Top Agents and Brokerages in Chicago and Suburbs. Chicago Agent magazine released the highly anticipated annual edition of Real Data, the premiere residential reference guide that provides the industry’s most sought-after stats. Real Data lists several statistics, including the top agents, brokerages and highest closed listings for each of the […]
New Rules to Govern Illinois Foreclosures
New Rules to Govern Illinois Foreclosures. The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday announced new rules governing mortgage foreclosures that will require lenders to prove to judges that they have exhausted all efforts to help a borrower before seeking a foreclosure judgment against the homeowner. The rules, first reported by the Chicago Tribune, are designed to […]
Developers Burned in the Downturn are Investing Again
Developers Burned in the Downturn are Investing Again. When real estate values collapsed a half-dozen years ago, foreclosure lawsuits piled up and construction cranes came down. But even at rock bottom, developers lived up to their reputation for never knowing when to quit. In many cases, they resolved lawsuits with one hand while planning projects […]
Aspire Ventures Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation
Aspire Ventures Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation. Chicago, IL February 18, 2013 – Aspire Ventures is pleased to announce today that it has met all BBB standards and is now an accredited business. Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is an honor not accorded to all businesses; because not all businesses […]
Household Mold- Basic Facts
Household Mold- Basic Facts. Following is helpful information about household mold from the Environmental Protection Agency. Why is mold growing in my home? Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should […]
Chicago Tribune: Housing Issues to Watch in 2013
Chicago Tribune: Housing Issues to Watch in 2013. The Chicago area’s housing market saw the ever-so-small beginnings of a turnaround last year, as excess inventory started to be absorbed and price declines moderated and even showed improvement in some areas. On New Year’s Day, the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007, which expired Dec. 31, […]
Housing construction in Chicago Continues to Rise
Housing construction in Chicago Continues to Rise. While U.S housing starts are showing a faster pace of increase nationwide, residential construction in Chicago are showing a more modest recovery. A recent report by the U.S Department of Commerce shows that new residential construction rose in the month of October. The report states that privately-owned housing […]
Top 10 Traits of a Professional Remodeler
Top 10 Traits of a Professional Remodeler. Following are ten top traits of professional re-modelers. How do you measure up? Is there room for improvement? Responsive.Emails and phone calls are returned within 24 hours. Punctual.The re-modeler shows up on time for the initial interview/consultation. Integrity.The re-modeler does what they say and explains what they will […]