Homeownership Slips to 1998 Rates - 04/28/11 06:56 PM
The rate of homeownership in America is back down to levels not seen since 1998, according to Census data released Wednesday. The homeownership rate in the first quarter of 2011 fell to 66.4 percent, down a tick from 66.5 percent in Q4 of 2010. It marks the lowest rate of homeownership since the last quarter of 1998. After riding the crest of the housing boom through the mid-2000s, the rate of homeownership peaked in the first quarter of 2005, at 69.1 percent. With a few exceptions, prompted in part by federal stimulus programs such as the home buyer tax credit, the … (1 comments)

Great Updated Home - 5106 N Merrimac Chicago, IL - 04/27/11 06:00 PM


Listing broker is Helen Oliveri, Call 847-967-0022 for more information. Updated 4 bed, 3.5 bath home with hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths, large open floor plan and newer concrete side drive.  Buyer responsible for any or all compliances, taxes, room count, escrows, etc if required. All inspections/systems tests are at buyers expense. Offers require pre-approval and EM due in certified funds at acceptance. Seller addendum required before submitting offer. Cash deals require proof of funds.  View the many pictures we have to offer at www.helenoliveri.com and call today to schedule a viewing of this property at 847-967-0022. This … (0 comments)

Home Prices Move Closer to 2009 Lows - 04/26/11 02:53 PM
Data released by Standard & Poor’s Tuesday show that home prices are continuing to slip across the country, with residential property values just slightly above their April 2009 bottom.

Both the 20-city and 10-city composite readings of the latest S&P/Case-Shiller home price index fell another 1.1 percent in February 2011 when compared to the previous month.
The 20-city composite is down 3.3 percent from its February 2010 level, while the 10-city posted a 2.6 percent drop from a year ago.
February marked the eighth straight month that the Case-Shiller readings have headed lower.
The latest declines were in line with … (0 comments)

Lovely 3 bedroom Starter Home - 340 Hazelwood Glenview, IL - 04/20/11 05:25 PM

Listing broker is Helen Oliveri, Call 847-967-0022 for more information. Lovely starter home with 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, attached 2 car garage and storage shed in nice sized backyard.  Home has many features including a new roof, large family room addition, and a lovely kitchen with oak cabinets, new appliances and countertops and dual skylights.  Conveniently located close to shopping, schools, and transportation.     View the many pictures we have to offer at www.helenoliveri.com and call us today at 847-967-0022 to schedule your private tour today.
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Spacious 4 Bedroom Colonial Home - 38 S. Tournament Dr. Hawthorn Woods, IL - 04/19/11 04:47 PM

 
Listing broker is Helen Oliveri, Call 847-967-0022 for more information. Beautiful “St. Andrews” model in Hawthorn Woods Country Club!  This lovely home with warm décor features  4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 3 car garage.  Stunning curb appeal with luscious landscaping creates a dramatic exterior to this 2-story Colonial beauty.  The exterior features an upgraded front door with beveled glass and side lights, transom window and upgraded outdoor light fixtures.  The interior entry way features a 2-story foyer, hardwood floors throughout most of the first floor, spacious playroom, a lovely 2 story family room with gas fireplace, custom built-in … (0 comments)

Does Your Home Have Income Property Potential? - 04/18/11 05:05 PM
 
As home values continue to decline and many Americans continue to battle unemployment, extracting additional income out of one's home has become one solid way to bridge the economic gap. Dawn Kawamoto of our sister site, DailyFinance, outlines some smart ways to make your house make money for you. The U.S. economy is slowly staggering out of the Great Recession and employment figures show signs of promise, but after nearly three years of financial drought, many Americans still feel their budgets are under pressure. Faced with depleted stock portfolios and shrunken savings accounts, homeowners looking to pump up their finances … (0 comments)

Mortgage Rates Rise for Fourth Straight Week - 04/14/11 06:08 PM
Interest rates on home loans headed higher this week, marking the fourth consecutive increase recorded. Still, rates remain extremely low by historical standards – a selling point market players hope will buoy activity as we move into the spring home buying season. Freddie Mac reports that rates on 30-year fixed mortgages averaged 4.91 percent (0.6 point) for the week ending April 14, 2011. That’s up from last week’s average of 4.87 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year rate was 5.07 percent.
Frank Nothaft, VP and chief economist at Freddie Mac, commented, “Mortgage rates edged up following a light week … (1 comments)

This Month in Real Estate April 2011 - 04/12/11 11:33 AM
 
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Banks Are Off the Hook Again - 04/11/11 06:52 PM
Americans know that banks have mistreated borrowers in many ways in foreclosure cases. Among other things, they habitually filed false court documents. There were investigations. We’ve been waiting for federal and state regulators to crack down.
Prepare for a disappointment. As early as this week, federal bank regulators and the nation’s big banks are expected to close a deal that is supposed to address and correct the scandalous abuses. If these agreements are anything like the draft agreement recently published by the American Banker — and we believe they will be — they will be a wrist slap, at best. At … (1 comments)

Government Shutdown May Impact First-Time Home Buyers - 04/08/11 07:42 PM
The government shutdown that will occur if Republicans in Congress and President Obama can't come to terms on budget legislation by midnight tonight could hit the ailing spring home-buying market like a ton of paving stones.
The Federal Housing Agency (FHA), a popular source of low-down-payment mortgages of as little as 3.5 percent for first-time buyers, will be closed along with other government organization. The FHA doesn't issue mortgages but rather insures lenders against default risk for any loans that meet its criteria. Of course, banks will still be able to make these loans without the FHA, but they will have … (1 comments)

Lovely Ranch Home in Great Condition - 7252 N OCONTO AVE, Chicago, IL - 04/06/11 06:10 PM


Listing broker is Helen Oliveri, Call 847-967-0022 for more information. Lovely well maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom ranch with hardwood flooring, full partial finished lower level with exterior access, covered deck and a 2.5 car detached garage.  Full kitchen with eat in area, Bedrooms with double spacious closets and Owners have also had new concrete work done around the home and a newer roof.  Come see this lovely home today and move right in and enjoy. View the many pictures we have to offer at www.helenoliveri.com and call us today at 847-967-0022 to schedule your private tour today.
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Lovely 3 Bedroom Cape Cod Brick Home - 04/04/11 07:16 PM


Listing broker is Helen Oliveri, Call 847-967-0022 for more information. Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home on private cul-de-sac street.  Home features hardwood flooring, finished lower level and very large yard you have to see.  This is a terrific starter home in good school district.  Come and see this home today and move right in. View the many pictures we have to offer at www.helenoliveri.com and call us today at 847-967-0022 to schedule your private tour today.
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Home Buyers: Is Now the Time? - 04/01/11 06:17 PM
As home buying season revs up, you may be wondering whether to start your engines or stay parked in neutral. The outlook on housing prices has been like a yo-yo--one day up, the next day down--but as Charles Wallace reports on  Daily Finance, consensus is growing among real estate market watchers that now may finally be the time to buy. Prices are affordable and interest rates remain low--a situation that might not last. So if you've got good credit and the cash for a downpayment, this spring could be your chance to put down roots. The news has been pretty gloomy … (1 comments)

 
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