Linda Hays-HomeSmart Realty

02/10/2021

First time buyers should always consider a 4-5 tear time horizon before they buy ..

If you’re looking to become a homeowner and are curious about entering the market with a condo instead of a house, here are some points to consider.

11/14/2020

💯 percent agree with the 85% Rule !! If you find a home that checks 85% of your wish list ... it might be the right one !

Buying a home is likely the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make, so there’s nothing wrong with having a list of “must-haves” to help you evaluate listings. But to help manage expectations, real estate agents will likely tell you it’s nearly impossible to find a home that meets every c...

08/27/2020

Buyers are flocking to the suburbs but inventory remains low.....

The most recent data on home sales and contract signings in Chicagoland points to a bifurcating market.

05/26/2020

Inventory of homes for sale is low but sale prices are up ! It is a wonderful time to sell your home .

‘The initial impact will be felt mostly on plunging sales and listings volumes, not prices,’ said Robert Kavcic, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.

05/13/2020

There are still plenty of buyers and sellers out there..as home purchases rise !

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the volume of applications for loans to buy a home was 11% higher in the week ended May 8 than in the prior week.

04/27/2020

Sellers are holding out or holding back listing but not cutting prices ..

The coronavirus pandemic has dampened the spring homebuying season by nearly every measure—but buyers still might not find the discounts they’re looking for.

02/19/2020

02/05/2020

Pricing is far more important than the time of year you put your home on the market .

By Diane Hartley One of the most difficult decisions a real estate agent needs to make is when ...

01/16/2020

Interesting ...trend is away from large cities...

Home buyers next year are expected to flock to smaller, more affordable cities, according to Realtor.com.

01/15/2020

It's a good time to buy. "We should be throwing a party," says one forecaster. So, why aren't we?

12/17/2019

Making things easier for seniors....

Cook County homeowners no longer will have to apply every year to get the lucrative senior homestead exemption.