Chicago Real Estate Forum http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com Tue, 21 May 2013 20:17:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Rent Outpaces Home Price Game for Homes in Chicago http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/21/rent-outpaces-home-price-game-for-homes-in-chicago/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/21/rent-outpaces-home-price-game-for-homes-in-chicago/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 20:16:53 +0000 Mitch Levinson http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51160 It’s time to be looking for somewhere to buy, not rent for homes in the Chicagoland area! That’s because the rent is rising across the Chicago metro area; year over year, rent has jumped up 5.6 percent, which is more than double the national average of 2.4 percent, according to a new study by Trulia. [Read More]

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]]> 0 RealtyTrac: U.S. Foreclosures Down in April http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/21/realtytrac-u-s-foreclosures-down-in-april/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/21/realtytrac-u-s-foreclosures-down-in-april/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:41 +0000 Amanda Winters http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51070 Foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 144,790 U.S. properties in April, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous month and down 23 percent from April 2012, according to the RealtyTrac® April 2013 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report™. Total foreclosure activity also hit its lowest level since February [Read More]

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]]> 0 Tee Up for the Bi-Annual SSHBA Golf Outing http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/20/tee-up-for-the-bi-annual-sshba-golf-outing/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/20/tee-up-for-the-bi-annual-sshba-golf-outing/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:40:02 +0000 Mitch Levinson http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51111 It’s that time of the year again, time to tee off for the Southwest Suburban Home Builders Association’s Spring Golf outing! Coming up on Thursday, June 6 at the Odyssey Country Club, you and your colleagues may choose to take a break from the office and spend the day golfing, socializing and more! Registration for [Read More]

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]]> 0 Building Safety Month: Smoke Alarms http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/20/5-20-building-safety-month-smoke-alarms/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/20/5-20-building-safety-month-smoke-alarms/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:34:43 +0000 Bailee Garwood http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51107 May is designated as Building Safety Month by the National Association of Home Builders. In this post, we’ll take a look at why fire alarms are a necessity for every Chicago homeowner, even with today’s technology. Smoke alarm systems are crucial to your family’s safety. These little devices can mean the difference between life and [Read More]

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]]> 0 Debit or Credit – Which is Better for your Credit Score? http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/19/debit-or-credit-which-is-better-for-your-credit-score/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/19/debit-or-credit-which-is-better-for-your-credit-score/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 14:40:10 +0000 Ben Heisler http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51081 If you are in the market for a new card to add to your wallet or purse, it is important for your financial health to know the difference between whether to get a debit card or a credit card. Thankfully, the Equifax Finance Blog has a new article to help you determine which to apply [Read More]

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]]> 0 SSHBA SMC Serves Up Pancakes with a Side of Smart Homes http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/19/sshba-smc-serves-up-pancakes-with-a-side-of-smart-homes/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/19/sshba-smc-serves-up-pancakes-with-a-side-of-smart-homes/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 13:12:59 +0000 Mitch Levinson http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51086 This upcoming Thursday, May 23, the SSHBA’s Sales and Marketing Council will be hosting May’s Networking Breakfast. Starting at 8:30 a.m. in the SSHBA Office, the topic of discussion will be Smart Homes- the latest and greatest innovation of the home building industry. Along with your meal and mingling, Kyle Hiskey of Crestron Lighting Controls [Read More]

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]]> 0 Realtor Shopping: Dos and Don’ts http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/18/realtor-shopping-dos-and-donts/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/18/realtor-shopping-dos-and-donts/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00:19 +0000 Mitch Levinson http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51105 Selling your real estate in Chicago can be made or broken by your choice of Realtor®. The ideal Realtor is passionate in their career, and has a large breadth of knowledge on your specific area. However, what other factors are important to ensure you find a Realtor who is right for you? Background. It is [Read More]

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]]> 0 Young Professionals Happy in the Windy City http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/17/the-windy-city-places-high-on-the-list-of-happiest-cities-by-forbes/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/17/the-windy-city-places-high-on-the-list-of-happiest-cities-by-forbes/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:36:50 +0000 Ben Heisler http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51095 Great news for Chicago residents: a new study from Forbes places Chicago as one of the best places for young professionals. Chicago came in at number four on the list, tied with Washington D.C. and San Diego, Calif. in a study compiled by CareerBliss.com. The study on Forbes.com was based on analysis from more than 45,000 employee generated [Read More]

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]]> 0 Illinois Homeowners Affected By Severe Weather Receive Recovery Aid http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/17/illinois-homeowners-affected-by-severe-weather-receive-recovery-aid/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/17/illinois-homeowners-affected-by-severe-weather-receive-recovery-aid/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:28:48 +0000 Mitch Levinson http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=51100 Following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Agency’s announcement that federal disaster aid is now available to the State of Illinois, it has ordered federal aid to enhance recovery efforts made by state and local governments in areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred from April 16 to [Read More]

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]]> 0 Nominate a Good Neighbor REALTOR http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/17/nominate-a-good-neighbor-realtor/ http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/2013/05/17/nominate-a-good-neighbor-realtor/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 13:18:22 +0000 Amanda Winters http://www.chicagorealestateforum.com/?p=50956 Know a Chicago REALTOR® that is doing as much good in the community as they are doing for the Chicago new homes market? REALTOR® Magazine is now accepting nominations for its Good Neighbor Awards. The National Association of REALTORS®’ annual Good Neighbor Awards program, which is in its 14th year, recognizes REALTORS® who’ve made an [Read More]

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