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Your Guide to Buying Your Dream Home: Essential Steps for First-Time Homebuyers

by Staci Yesner | Mar 31, 2023

Buying a home is a big deal and can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are the key steps: Step 1: Get your finances in order Start by figuring out what you can afford. Look at your income, expenses, and debts to determine how much you can spend...

Three Reasons Why We Won’t See Another Market Crash Like 2008

by Ressie Krabacher | Jan 9, 2023

Are you worried about the state of the market? This market is feeling a little crazy, no? Is 2008 happening all over again!? It’s a valid concern, but you shouldn’t be worried. Here are three reasons why I don’t think another crash will happen now: 1. We still have a...

Is that really true? Facts & myths about home inspections.

by Kristin Marsden | Nov 18, 2021

Most people think that the state of Illinois closely regulates Home Inspectors & has strong standard operating procedures. You might be surprised… Roofs are a big deal right? Home Inspectors are required to get ON roofs to inspect. This is FALSE. State...

“Working over the seller” is NOT the point!

by Kristin Marsden | Nov 26, 2019

Most people who buy a new home have it inspected by a licensed, independent inspector…as well they should! You would never buy a car without test driving it, why would you ever consider buying a home without an inspection? We can all agree that a home inspection is...

How to stop the sale of your credit info

by Kris Zeigler | Nov 13, 2019

You’re probably used to receiving a steady trickle of credit card, car insurance and other financial offers in the mail. When you apply for a mortgage, however, that trickle can quickly become a deluge of marketing phone calls, emails and letters. Why does this...