by Staci Yesner | Mar 31, 2023
Buying a home is a big deal and can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are the key steps: Step 1: Get your finances in order Start by figuring out what you can afford. Look at your income, expenses, and debts to determine how much you can spend...
by Ressie Krabacher | Jan 9, 2023
Are you worried about the state of the market? This market is feeling a little crazy, no? Is 2008 happening all over again!? It’s a valid concern, but you shouldn’t be worried. Here are three reasons why I don’t think another crash will happen now: 1. We still have a...
by Kristin Marsden | Nov 18, 2021
Most people think that the state of Illinois closely regulates Home Inspectors & has strong standard operating procedures. You might be surprised… Roofs are a big deal right? Home Inspectors are required to get ON roofs to inspect. This is FALSE. State...
by Kristin Marsden | Nov 26, 2019
Most people who buy a new home have it inspected by a licensed, independent inspector…as well they should! You would never buy a car without test driving it, why would you ever consider buying a home without an inspection? We can all agree that a home inspection is...
by Kris Zeigler | Nov 13, 2019
You’re probably used to receiving a steady trickle of credit card, car insurance and other financial offers in the mail. When you apply for a mortgage, however, that trickle can quickly become a deluge of marketing phone calls, emails and letters. Why does this...