Home Buying Archives - Women Belong

“Working over the seller” is NOT the point!

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...

How to stop the sale of your credit info

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...

C’mon…the IL State Standards Don’t Require That?: What’s True and What’s False About Home Inspections

by Kristin Marsden | Aug 7, 2019

Home Inspectors must attend over 100 hours of live inspections before they can obtain their license. False. Home inspectors are only required to attend FIVE “INSPECTION EVENTS”. This often entails attending 5 live inspections with another (licensed) inspector....

Common Real Estate Issues – How Your Attorney Can Help!

by Sarah Donnellan | Mar 19, 2019

Although a buyer and seller typically negotiate a majority of the terms of a real estate transaction prior to executing a contract, once the parties have both signed on the dotted line the attorney review process begins, which can often lead to further discussions and...

Problems in Real Estate – with the Solutions

by Michelle Chicago | Jan 15, 2019

Problems in Real Estate – with the Solutions 1. Rent vs. buy 2. Finding a suitable property (low inventory/when is the best time to purchase) 3. Rehabbing vs. Home that is move in ready 4. Problems getting a mortgage -Finding a down payment -Employment history...