Tag: Chicago

Chicago Named the Second-Most Affordable City for Home Buyers

Thinking about buying a home in the Windy City? Chicago’s housing market may be experiencing a period of slow growth, but it’s also one of the most affordable markets in the nation, according to a recent report published in Crain’s. This report found that, of the 20 largest cities in the U.S., only St. Louis… Read more »

Don’t Forget a Home Inspection with a New Construction Home

Dan Steward from RIS Media writes about the importance of not forgetting a home inspection after the construction of a new home.  Many homebuyers have the false belief that new homes should be flawless, when that is never the case.  The issues found in new homes are different than the problems with resale homes.  When… Read more »

How to select a Home Inspector

In a column in the Chicago Tribune Ilyce Glink and Samuel Tamkin write about a crucial aspect of home buying, How to select a Home Inspector. “Question: What is best way to select a home inspector? What criteria should I use to select a good inspector? I want to make sure the house I buy… Read more »