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What You Should Know About Using an FSBO Listing to Sell Your House in Chicago

February 28, 2022

Thinking about using an FSBO listing? Before you jump into the for sale by owner (FSBO) waters, it’s important to understand how the costs of this method of listing a home can cut deeply into your time and money. We’ll cover what you should know about using an FSBO listing to sell your house in … Continued

A Direct Sale vs. Hiring an Agent When Selling Your House in Chicago

February 25, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Considering selling? You may be wondering about which is the better option, a direct sale vs. hiring an agent when selling your house in Chicago. Life events can change your housing situation, at times despite your wishes. The time required until closing with each option is just as much of a consideration as the effect … Continued

What Home Sellers Need to Know About Inspections and Appraisals in Chicago

February 24, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Inspections and appraisals can be a huge part of the process when selling your house in Chicago. Real estate transactions can be quite complicated, so it is important to understand the process in order to make the best financial decisions. Read on to find out what home sellers need to know about inspections and appraisals … Continued

How to Determine Home Values in Chicago

February 23, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Ready to sell? Now the tough part, understanding how to determine home values in Chicago. Sellers often get caught up in memories that were created and attach an emotional value to the home. It can make the determination of the value an extremely difficult process and also result in the home being priced far out … Continued

How to Buy a House After Going Through a Foreclosure in Chicago

February 22, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Foreclosure can make it seem impossible to ever buy a house again. The impact of the process can be devastating, long-lasting, and touch your life in a variety of negative ways. While you may believe you are destined to be a renter for the rest of your life, foreclosure doesn’t have to mean that buying … Continued

Our Guide to Chicago Real Estate Contracts

February 21, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

As a real estate investor, when there is a deal at hand, there is necessarily a contract involved. While real estate contracts may seem intimidating, taking the time to familiarize yourself with the terminology you’ll encounter is well worth the effort. You’ll want to have a full grasp of contracts or a trusted guide to … Continued

Exploring All of Your Options When Selling Your House in Chicago

February 18, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

It’s been said that selling your home can be more stressful than many other major life events. When you’re under duress and need to sell quickly, additional strain is added to the mix. We’ll help you by exploring your options when selling your house in Chicago. Exploring All of Your Options When Selling Your House … Continued

5 Reasons Why it is Better to Work With a Professional Home Buyer in Chicago vs. an iBuyer

February 17, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

No matter why you’re considering selling to an iBuyer, the conveniences that iBuyers may seem to offer may be far outweighed by the negatives lurking below the surface. iBuyers work on a large scale basis and sellers often find that questions and concerns go unanswered because the company just doesn’t care. Professional buyers are a … Continued

The Easiest Way to Sell a House While Buying Another One in Chicago

February 16, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Do you need to sell a house while buying another one? Finally ready to move but need to sell your existing home first? By listing your home on the traditional market, either with a real estate agent or on your own, the chances are likely that your dream home could fall through your fingers because … Continued

Our 4 Step Downsizing Plan for Chicago Homeowners

February 15, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Do you have a downsizing plan for your house in Chicago? Lifestyles change and along with them, the requirements you have for a home change as well. In addition to finding your new smaller home and the hassles of listing and selling your current larger home, the task of downsizing can seem overwhelming. Going through … Continued

5 Ways to Sell Your Chicago House in a Flooded Market

February 14, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Selling your house in a flooded market can feel challenging. When an abundance of properties are listed, it can be difficult to stand out among the crowd. Everyone is trying to sell right now and cash in on the gains made in equity due to rising home prices and low-interest rates on their next home. … Continued

Why More People Are Choosing To Sell Their Homes Directly in Chicago During COVID-19

February 11, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Real estate has not been unaffected by the global pandemic, adjustments have had to be made which have complicated the process. When emotions are already running at an all time high among the population and relationships are being strained, the additional requirements in the traditional process of real estate sales can be extremely overwhelming. We … Continued

7 Documents You Need When Selling Your House in Chicago

February 11, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

Need to sell your house in Chicago? Things will move along much more swiftly and smoothly if you are prepared from the start by organizing all of your documents. Paperwork is a given during legal transactions and it’s no different when you’re selling your house in Chicago. You’ll want to have the following 6 documents … Continued

5 Reasons Why it is Better Sell Than Refinance Your Home in Chicago

February 10, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

If you’re considering refinancing your home, depending upon the reasons and the timing in your life and many other circumstances that come into play, selling just may be a better option for you. We will explore 5 reasons why it is better to sell than refinance your home in Chicago. Equity Equity is the portion … Continued

5 Things Seniors Should Know About Downsizing Their Homes in Chicago

February 9, 2022

By bsamuel@blueladderdevelopment.com

There are many advantages in owning smaller properties for senior homeowners. Many find much less space is desirable during their golden years. Cleaning and maintaining less home equates to less overall work and lowers expenses, some rather dramatically. The decision on how you sell your larger home needs to include all of the potential costs … Continued