When you are already dealing with the emotional loss of a loved one, it is difficult even to consider selling a house, but circumstances often make selling the best option. Emotionally, it may be easier for you to heal if you no longer live in the home. We offer these five tips to help you … Continued
If you want to sell but are concerned about the expenses involved, it’s still possible to present your home in the best light on a limited budget. However, when you list with a real estate agent, you must keep in mind that potential buyers will quickly review home photos online as they search listings. So … Continued
Are you ready to sell your home but are hesitant because of the high commissions paid to a real estate agent? Would you rather not deal with paperwork, marketing, legal issues, showings, and all other hassles of listing for yourself? Did you know there is another option? With a direct sale, you can bypass all … Continued
Don Wede: Hi, Don Wede here at the Lone Buffalo in Ottawa, Illinois. And of course, Tangled Root Brewery. This is a business and pleasure trip over here in Ottawa, Illinois today. In-between right now, looking at two properties. First was over in a town called Naplate. It actually has an Ottawa address. In 2017,…
Unlike a private home, selling your multi-family property involves several people, depending on the number of units. Sellers must put a great deal of consideration into the transaction to ensure they aren’t crossing any legal lines regarding the laws, rules, and regulations of Chicago by which multi-family property owners must abide. Failure to do so … Continued
Foreclosure occurs when, for whatever reason, agreed to payments for a mortgage loan and not being made in a timely and consistent manner. The reasons this can vary as widely as there are homeowners, from the sudden loss of life from a contributing family member, unexpected loss of income, or a myriad of other possibilities. … Continued
Don Weed: Hi, Don Weed. Hey, it’s a Friday, June 11th, 2021. This is a big day in Illinois. This is the day that we are fully open, a hundred percent from this pandemic. We are in multiple phases, but this is, I think they call it phase five, but whatever, we’re open. Masks are…
Have you ever considered selling your house directly? Sellers facing the reality of repair costs are all too often overwhelmed with the work, time, and expense of readying their home for a traditional listing. Selling on your own or with a licensed real estate agent entails much of the same process. While you’ll potentially save … Continued
Overwhelmingly, real estate agents honorably perform their professional duties. However, sellers like you are just one of many when an agent focuses on the almighty dollar instead of fulfilling their fiduciary duty to you. Read on to discover five of the signs of a bad Chicago real estate agent. Trust A fiduciary relationship in real … Continued
Don Wede: Hello. It’s May 29th, 2021, The start of Memorial Day weekend. I’m over here in the Quad Cities. Specifically, right now I’m in Rock Island. As you can see, that’s the Rock Island Justice Center right across the street. I normally would be outside, but it’s cold, windy, and wet today. It’s 47…
