There have been many changes in the market over the past several months regarding the new regulations on the appraisals for lenders. The enclosed letter is a from the appraisal firm that does our monthly market updates that we send to you all. Please do read the enclosed letter that was … [Read more...]
Cash for Clunkers or Houses
August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I just was listening to the evening news and there is a new program going to take effect to help the ailing appliance industry. The statics are showing the industry as a whole is down 15% so the government will be giving anyone who buys a new energy saving appliance a credit of up to $200 or a … [Read more...]
Should We Wait Until Next Year To Sell Our Home
July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I am currently at The Star Power Conference which is an Elite Group of Realtors from all over our country including Canada. These are Top Agents in their field and we are spending three days in sessions with Tops CEO's and Economists learning how to address our changing markets and what we need … [Read more...]
Will New Prices Lower Our Property Taxes?
July 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I talk with many homeowners and with the declining real estate market most of us are under the impression that are taxes will be lower as well. Take a few minutes to read to download the PDF document, Housing Bulletin: Will Property Taxes Decline as it is one of the best that I have read on the … [Read more...]
The Chicagoland Quarterly Housing Report, Buffalo Grove, Libertyville, Long Grove, Palatine, and Vernon Hills Market Update
June 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We are fortunate to have a company that sends us quarterly PDF Appraisal Reports on the Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs comparing the current quarter sales statics this year to last year at the same time. This report is very comprehensive and will give you the same information that the … [Read more...]
Banking and Appraisals in My Opinion
May 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I typically do not express my opinion on line however most of you are really not aware as to what is now going on in the banking industry and we need to speak out. It is now a mandatory rule that bank appraisers  can not  contact the listing  agent for information regarding the … [Read more...]
