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4 Reasons You Should Work With A Compass Real Estate Agent
When the time comes for you to consider buying or selling your home, the number of decisions to make can feel a little overwhelming. One of those decisions (choosing a real estate agent) is definitely on the list of stressful tasks. How do you choose? Should you go with one brokerage over another?
One you may have heard of is Compass Real Estate, an innovative, technology-driven real estate company that has been shaking up the industry since its launch in 2012.
Our Top 3 2023 Real Estate Market Predictions
For anyone considering buying or selling a home in the near future, there is one question that tops the list: what is the housing market going to look like this year?
While we definitely don’t have a crystal ball, we do have years of real estate experience to help us make our best housing market predictions on what could happen, both with the technical (mortgage rates and home prices) and the emotional (how people feel about buying and selling right now) parts of a real estate transaction.
Read on to hear our top 3 predictions that we have for the real estate market in 2023.
How Do I Find A Mortgage Lender? The Chicago Home Buyer Guide
So, you’re ready to seriously prepare to buy a home. You have your wishlist set and a Pinterest board full of inspiration if that’s your thing, but there’s one more thing you must do before you start home shopping: find a mortgage lender. The financial side of home buying may not seem as glamorous, but it’s imperative that you understand how much house you can really afford before you even start shopping around.
How should you go about finding a good, trustworthy lender? Here are our tips on getting started and what you need to know along the way to finding the best mortgage lender for you.
The Pros And Cons Of The Most Popular Home Building Materials In Chicago
Chicago has become renowned for its interesting mixture of architectural styles, whether that’s reflected in high-rises or single-story homes.
If you take a stroll around this vibrant city, you would be hard-pressed not to find countless different types of structures; however, when it comes to everyday low-rise construction, the city generally sticks to a few key building materials. From the classic brick to the more contemporary cinder block or Hardie board-side structures, these signature building materials bring a unique flavor and atmosphere to each building.