Ken's Chicago!: 2012

Monday, November 19, 2012

The rental rates in the downtown Chicago area continue to rise even when there are plenty of great deals on condos in the same area. Is it time for you to buy?

Hot streak in Chicago rental market continues - chicagotribune.com

Dos and Don’ts of Homebuyer Incentives

Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. Read
Fielding a Lowball Purchase Offer on Your Home

Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale. Read
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price

While you’d like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Read
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing

Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home. Read

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Adding a Basement Bathroom: The Ups and Downs

Adding a basement bathroom can cost $10,000. Is it worth the time and expense? These are the issues to weigh. Read
Heating and Cooling Your Basement

Heating and cooling a finished basement will require upgrading your current HVAC system or adding new units. Read
Evaluate Your House for Basement Finishing

Some unfinished basements are better basement finishing candidates than others. Here’s how to evaluate your space for a basement finishing. Read

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8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems

Solving wet-basement problems is one of the most important things you can do to protect the value of your home and health of your family. Read
Basement Insulation Lowers Energy Costs

Add insulation to your basement to help lower heating and cooling costs by as much as $170 per year. Read

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