Whether you are single, married or divorced, purchasing your first home can be overwhelming, especially in a larger city like Chicago. Have you outgrown your roommates? Or maybe you’re moving out of your parents’ home and to be on your own for the first time? Now imagine being a single female and making this decision. …
As you begin your tour of Chicago neighborhoods that have homes for sale, you’re looking for a house that has everything you want, such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and the size of the backyard. But there’s something you might be forgetting. If you’re a pet owner you may not have thought to add …
Now that we’ve celebrated New Year’s Eve and rung in 2016, it’s time to get started on the resolutions that you set for yourself this year. If one of your resolutions is to take the plunge and purchase your dream Chicago home, you’re in luck. 2016 is the year to buy! With mortgage rates being …
Buying a new home is a big decision and may be the most expensive purchase you ever make. You’ve spent hours online researching agents, neighborhoods, schools and listings. You talked to friends and family about their home and their process. You know your price range and that you’re ready to buy (or at least you …
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make. Many people yearn for the day they get to own a home as opposed to renting. However, there are many benefits to renting, just as there are to buying. And depending on your location, renting or owning could help save you money. …
Now that we’re really feeling the heat of summer and there are tons of homes on market, we’re in the middle of real estate professionals call the “buying season” and before you start the process of buying a home, it’s important to make a few decisions first. The Equifax Finance Blog explores some of the …
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