Are you watching the interest rates? They’re just to the right in the margin. My little Zillow widget has a great little graph of the recent rate history.
Zillow’s Mortgage Marketplace is also a helpful resource. It’s important to keep an eye on the rates. Often times, a rate drop can make a bigger difference in your monthly payments than a large [...]
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Are You Watching the Rates?
Comments Off Laura on Feb 18th 2010
Buyers frequently ask me if they should test for radon. The answer is “yes.” Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause cancer.
Indoor radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country. It’s important to [...]
1 Comment Laura on Feb 18th 2010
Finally, we’re beginning to see some beautiful new inventory in the Northwest Suburbs. And, as always, the nicest homes are getting snatched up quickly.
I’ve been in several dual offers this year already. Properties have been priced extraordinarily well and interest rates are low, so smart buyers aren’t stalling. If you see something nice, you have to act right [...]
Comments Off Laura on Feb 12th 2010
This weekend was busy in the first time home buyer price range of $100,000 to $400,000. I don’t have stats to report, but I can tell you that the office was super busy Sunday and Monday. I can always tell that the market is picking up when there are lines for the copier and scanner [...]
Comments Off Laura on Feb 2nd 2010
