Posts with tag 'northern illinois'

Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you're not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below):

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If you're looking to buy a house, you may find today's limited supply of homes available for sale challenging. When housing inventory is as low as it is right now, it can feel like a bit of an uphill battle to find the perfect home for you because there just isn't that much to choose from. If you need to open up your pool of options, it may be time to consider a newly built home. 

 According to the latest data from the U.S. Census, there's positive news when it comes to new home construction. When you look at the first three months of this year, you'll find:

• More new homes were completed and are ready to sell. This gives you more move-in-ready options f...

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The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that's a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: 

"Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the bleak winter, new data suggests that more buyers are back in the market, although more subdued compared to a year ago." 

We know buyer activity is trending up because of mortgage purchase application dat...

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Thinking about selling your house? If you've been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares: 

". . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer is no, because active listings fell to a new low last week for 2023 . . ." 

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) confirms today's housing inventory is low by looking at the months' supply...

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Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what's motivating you to consider moving. 

A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below):

Let's break those reasons down and explore how they might resonate with you.

1. I Want To Take Advantage of the Current Market and Make a Profit

When you decide to sell your house, how much you'll make from the sale will likely be top of mind. So, here's some good news: according to the latest data, the average...

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