Getting Started Buying a Home

Our home buying experts explain the basics of buying a home. If you’re just getting started as a first time home buyer, this is great information to start with.

NAR Settlement: Will Buyers Really Need To Pay Buyer Agent Commissions?

What Were Terms of Settlement? You’ve probably heard the news that there are changes coming in terms of how real estate commissions are paid. The National Association of Realtors, in response to a lawsuit brought by sellers, reached a settlement: Sellers and their...
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Down Payment Assistance in Illinois

When considering purchasing a home we’ve all heard how important it is to save for the down payment, but what is it?A down payment is money you pay to secure a large purchase like a home. The down payment is your first payment of the purchase, and represents your...
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What is a Buyer’s Agent?

Buying a home is no easy task. For most prospective owners it means a long and emotional journey, filled with difficult decisions. Buyer’s agents exist to guide you along that journey as smoothly as possible. Most people work closely with a buyer’s agent throughout...
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First Time Home Buyer Programs in Chicago

As a first-time buyer, saving that 20% downpayment may sound daunting, if not impossible. You are not alone! In fact, the steep downpayment is the single biggest hurdle standing between new buyers and their first homes. For some, it can take a whole lifetime of work...
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