On average, Home Equity makes up to 60% of a homeowners wealth. Don't trust just anyone with your home. Interview agents to find the best one for the job. Although media uses broad statements about the current market situation, every neighborhood is unique. Use an expert to monitor market conditions for your neighborhood.(comment)
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The government and the lending industry are taking aim at “walk-away” home owners who stop making payments and months later send the house keys back to their lender.
Such borrowers will not be able to get another mortgage through Fannie Mae for five years, unless there are “documented..(read more)
As a long-term investment, homeownership is still one of the best investments for individual households.
Homeownership is still by far
the single-largest creator of wealth for many Americans.
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Why do people struggling for an income end up using an expensive check cashing service when the bank right next door will let them have a checking account for free?
Why do students spend an hour fighting about their homework instead of ten minutes just doing it?
Why do customers fall for slick come ons or fancy financing instead of buying what's best for them?
Why is it so easy..(read more)
Now is a great time to buy a home, say the financial gurus at the Wall Street Journal.
The Journal calls it a buyers market and offers these suggestions for first-timers getting their feet wet. While their advice is solid, it’s not revolutionary, but some potential customers might find it reassuring.
Remember this is a place to live not a stock market investment,..(read more)
by Mark Nash
The vision of a new home with the ability to upgrade finishes, alter floor plans and be the first to occupy a property lures buyers into builders and developers model homes every day. According to industry sources over 70% of home buyers want a new home. These new construction focused buyers might see a picket fence, but they should be prepared to ask the right questions..(read more)
Its official, as we get into the cool weather and the leaves are turning colors and beginning to fall, the 3rd quarter has ended in 2007. Upon review of the numbers the Real Estate market in Lake County Indiana is still alive and well.
Although the news media would want to say different, Lake County Indiana is in a balanced market overall. With only about an 8 month absorption rate for the..(read more)
Deadline for Property Tax Deductions for 2008 has been extended.
To be eligible for these deductions in 2008, you must be the owner of your primary residence as of March 1, 2007. The deadline has been extended from June 10, 2007 to October 15, 2007. If you have not filed for the 2008 property tax deductions, homestead and/or Mortgage deductions now is your chance to keep 2008 taxes to the minimum...(read more)
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Penny Papadatos (219) 512.6327
REALTOR Joins Tri Town Group
Mark Borst from Tri Town Group of Keller Williams Realty Leaders would like to welcome the newest addition to Tri Town Group, Penny Papadatos who will be a Buyers Specialist helping families find their dream home in Northwest Indiana or South Suburban Chicago.
Penny..(read more)
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Mark Borst (219) 488.0299
REALTOR Completes Certification Course
Mark Borst from Tri Town Group of Keller Williams Realty Leaders was recently recognized as a Certified Negotiation Consultant (CNC) by the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS. This certification is currently held by fewer than 300 agents in the state of Illinois.
Recent..(read more)
