Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago is proud to announce Martha May as the recipient of our 30 Year of Service Award…
Keeping track of capital improvements to your home can help you avoid taxes later down the road when you sell…
With mortgage rates having doubled what they were in early 2022, getting the lowest rate possible could mean the difference…
Buying rental property can be an excellent decision and the better informed you are, the more likely you’ll have favorable…
“If I tell you it’s going to rain, you can put the buckets on the porch.” If you grew up…
Credit scores are used by lenders to measure the credit worthiness of borrowers. While there are several different companies that…
A homeowner’s tax savings benefit is generally realized when they file their federal income tax return after the money has…
You might be surprised how many people contact real estate offices because they want to buy a home, but they…
“Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible…” While Judge Learned Hand was…
Leverage gives the user a maximum advantage whether it is physically lifting a large object or rapidly building equity in…
Ask any real estate professional if they have sold a house without the buyer having physically seen it, and they’ll…
The principle to pay yourself first has been referred to as the Golden Rule of Personal Finance. The concept is…
Similar to an annual wellness physical, homeowners should consider an annual review of the financial elements of their home. It’s…
Let’s say that you just won $8,750 on a lottery scratch-off ticket. You’ve decided to be frugal and invest the…
People tend to fear what they don’t understand. Homeowners understand fixed rate mortgages and remember the horror stories of people…