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What Happens After You’re Under Contract On A House? The Closing Process Explained
Congratulations, you’re officially under contract! This is a hugely exciting milestone in the home buying journey, but you’re not quite over the finish line just yet — it’s time for the closing process.
The real estate agents on our team have walked their clients through hundreds of real estate transactions, so we’re here to share our insight into the closing process with you. Here’s what you can expect to happen next once you sign on the dotted line and are closing on a house.
Step 1: Hire a real estate attorney.
Are You Ready to Buy a Home? The Home Buying Checklist
“When am I ready to buy a house?”
It’s an important question to ask yourself since the home buying process is often as challenging as it is rewarding. While there’s no one right answer, there are ways you can determine when you’re ready to buy a house.
Here are some factors to consider, as well as some resources that can help you make a decision regarding the right time to buy.
Home buying Checklist
Buying a home is a major life decision. Before you start looking, use the following home buying checklist to assess your readiness.
Here’s An Inside Look At How Redfin, Zillow and Compass Make Money
If you’ve ever looked for a house or an apartment (which is basically every adult), you’ve most definitely heard the names Redfin, Zillow, and Compass. While all three of them play a similar role for buyers looking for properties on the market, their back-end monetary incentives affect the way these companies interact with you. In this blog, we’re taking a deeper look to see how each of these big-name brands in the real estate industry actually makes money.
Ranking 11 Of The Most Traditional Chicago Building Types From Best To Worst
When you think of Chicago architecture, you probably envision the iconic Chicago skyline, the Tribune Tower, The John Hancock Center, or the buildings up and down Michigan Avenue or Lake Shore Drive. But there is so much more to know about than skyscrapers in downtown Chicago — the neighborhoods are full of unique home styles that you won’t find anywhere else.
As a real estate team based in Chicago, we are obsessed with all of the city’s architecture and love to debate our favorites. We know that at the end of the day, the style of home that tops your list comes down to personal preference, but as people who have toured thousands of homes from Lake Michigan to Bucktown and beyond, we thought we’d share our ranking of the most common building types you’ll find in the city.