Karla Pardo - Real Estate Broker

02/09/2022

So true!!! It's disappointing when the pictures don't match reality. Recently toured a property with a client that showed a nice kitchen, but when we arrived, the kitchen was so small that the fridge was in the living room - my client had a good laugh, but said "no".

A Brooklyn broker sheds light on how postings dupe viewers, from well-placed mirrors to wide-angle lenses

01/13/2022

Asking questions is a critical step in selecting the right mortgage. More knowledge = Informed questions

This article on nerdwallet discusses the pros and cons of various mortgages. Consider using this information to build questions for your next lender meeting.

What questions have you contemplated?

Common types of mortgage loans include conventional, FHA, VA and jumbo. Find out which is right for you.

01/07/2022

Take these 3 steps today if you are buying a house in 2022

1. Check your credit score - the higher the better
2. Take steps from this Investopedia article to increase your score
3. Get in contact with a loan officer and your favorite realtor :)

Bonus - Investopedia even has ideas to help the adult living in your basement

What steps have you taken recently?

If you want to raise your credit score, there are a number of simple things that you can do. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

02/02/2021

Cook County strengths renters’ rights - what you need to know

Cook County Board commissioners are set to vote on a proposed suburban residential tenant and landlord ordinance on Thursday following a preliminary signoff that they hailed as a victory for hundreds of thousands of renters without such protections but was condemned by real estate groups.

02/01/2021

This is a great article about what to keep in mind when buying a new construction. Key highlights include:
1 - Complete due diligence on the lenders. The builder's preferred lender might not offer you the best rates
2 - Understand what warranties are offered by the builder
3 - Remember that upgrades don't always increase your home value
4 - Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate
5 - If you don't see it, it's probably not included

Happy reading

Here’s what to watch for when buying a newly built home.

01/13/2021

01/01/2021

Happy New Years!

05/18/2020

Happy Monday! See how the housing market has moved in your neighborhood - Des Plaines Area Report! If you would like a subdivision report or are interested in knowing how the market is doing in a different suburb, let me know. Happy to help! 🤝

Area Report | April 2020