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HOW TO GET YOUR PMI CANCELLED

HOW TO GET YOUR PMI CANCELLED

When you take out a conventional mortgage loan (not insured by the U.S. government), with a down pay…

WHAT’S TRENDING CHICAGOLAND, SEPTEMBER 2024

WHAT’S TRENDING CHICAGOLAND, SEPTEMBER 2024

As the Fed has brought inflation down with higher interest rates, the economy is beginning to slow a…

WHAT'S TRENDING CHICAGOLAND, AUGUST 2024

WHAT'S TRENDING CHICAGOLAND, AUGUST 2024

The high cost of buying a home and low inventories are continuing to slow the sales of homes, but th…

WHAT’S TRENDING CHICAGOLAND,  JULY 2024

WHAT’S TRENDING CHICAGOLAND, JULY 2024

Home sales in the Chicago area were down -5.6% annually compared to a 1.9% drop nationally. The numb…

How Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Helps…

How Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Helps…

Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting experience, especially for those who are new to t…

WHAT’S BEHIND THE INVENTORY PROBLEM?

WHAT’S BEHIND THE INVENTORY PROBLEM?

Low housing inventory has plagued the real estate market for many years making it difficult for fami…