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Certainly one of the most important and hotly contested issues about selling real estate property is where it should be listed. Are the big online platforms that many people use to list their homes the right way to go? Or should sellers avoid them and use other methods to get their property out there?

It is a tough question and when it comes to the listing debate there are good arguments to be made on both sides of the issue. The first step in considering which service is right for offering your property starts with the traditional Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

It is tax season again and the date to file your taxes is rapidly approaching. Some people dread tax time but many people actually look forward to this time of the year since they receive large amounts of money back from Uncle Sam. Consumer spending increases dramatically during tax season and many blow their tax […]

Everything is becoming more expensive in 2014.  We are only into February but economists are predicting cost of living to rise significantly this year and inflation to rise.  Healthcare premiums have gone up drastically for many families as well as everything from gas, to college education, to travel, to food.  Housing which is your largest […]

If you ever get a frozen pipe in your home, you will be in for a substantial amount of damage and headache.  Frozen pipes can stop the water flow and what’s even worse is that the pipes can expand and crack or burst. Did you know that a small 8 inch crack can leak up […]

Painting is one of the most common things that do-it-yourselfers love to do.  It is easy to paint and anyone can do it but many people make these 5 simple mistakes which highly affect the quality of their work.   Bad preparation This may sound elementary but you want to always have a clean smooth […]

Owning rental property has several advantages especially when it comes to tax deductions.  Almost everything that you purchase to run your business is tax deductible as long as it is ordinary, necessary, and the cost is reasonable for the item or service you are purchasing.  (As a friendly reminder since we are almost into February, […]

Foreclosures are happening every day and there is no sign that they will be slowing down any time soon.  Foreclosure can be prevented in most cases if certain actions are taken during the foreclosure process.  Some people are more proactive than others and are able to stop the foreclosure with no problem.  Then there are […]

If you are looking to increase your property value, there are many do’s and don’ts.  Some improvements can look amazing but they will not help your property appraise for more and may actually hurt you when you go to sell. 3 Do’s A New Front Door This is the easiest way to give your house […]

Today in Chicago you could throw a boiling pot of water into the air and it would freeze before it even hit the ground.  That is why it is so important to make sure your real estate investment is properly winterized.  It is ideal to winterize in the fall but the weather today inspired this […]

Tenant turnover can cost landlords a great deal of money and stress.  Every time a tenant moves out, the property has to be thoroughly cleaned, carpets replaced, painted, and fixed up.   Not only that, the landlord has to remarket the unit for rent and screen applicants to find a quality tenant.  Most landlords will lose […]