Educate Yourself Before Making a Purchase Offer

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There is a lot of information out there in the public record which can help you get a better bargain when you buy a home in Waterloo IL. Here are three things which will help when it comes to bargaining with the seller. Know the Market: Are there plenty of homes for sale, or is scarcity driving multiple bids on the few homes on the market? Check to see … [Read more...]

Major Gains in Home Sales For 2012 in Illinois

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December 2012 capped an excellent year for the Illinois real estate market according to new figures reported by the Illinois Association of REALTORS®. Compared to 2011, home sales throughout the state rose 15.2% while the median home sale price was up by 5.6%. Realtors expect such strong gains will lure more sellers into the market, which will make it … [Read more...]

Top Reasons Why Small Town Life is the Best in Monroe County

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The old TV sitcom Green Acres was all about showcasing the differences between urban and rural living. At the time it was a way to poke fun at the ‘silly’ antics of small town living. Today, however, there are a lot of people who are finding they miss the small town charm just as Benjamin Stone did in the film Doc Hollywood. It isn’t just Hollywood … [Read more...]

Your Search For the Best Interior Designer Begins With These Necessary Skills

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One of the biggest mistakes home-buyers can make when looking at homes for sale in Columbia is to judge a house ‘as is’ instead of seeing its potential. Buying a home is just the first step toward truly making it your own and that’s where an experienced interior design can help. But the question remains, what skills and qualities should you look for in … [Read more...]

Mortage Rates Continue to Stay Low & Promote Home Affordability

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Mortgage rates have dropped to new record lows so often in 2012 one could be forgiven in wondering if business news outlets are just rerunning earlier reports. However as 2012 nears its end, mortgage rates have indeed fallen again in new historic lows. It has been 4 years since the fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rate was above 6%. The Numbers While the … [Read more...]