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Extra room for rent raises questions on fair housing laws

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:30:42 +0000

Q: I own my home and have been recently widowed. I would like to rent an extra bedroom to a roomer, who will share the kitchen, living room and other common areas of the house. I want to make sure that when I advertise and interview applicants, I don’t set myself up for a fair housing claim. Do those rules apply to me?

Source: Extra room for rent raises questions on fair housing laws

Fannie program offers excellent loan terms

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:30:41 +0000

If you fit the profile – typically buyers with little cash on hand or small-scale investors looking for a deal on a foreclosed house – a little publicized national lending program could be just what you need this fall.

Source: Fannie program offers excellent loan terms

Median price heat map

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:03:11 +0000

Check property values and price changes for up to 5 years.

Source: Median price heat map

Ask lawyer to help with property line issue before sale

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:03:08 +0000

Q. What happens when you go to sell your house and find out your neighbor’s fence is on your property? I’ve known for some time, but I have let it go to keep the peace. But now I’m looking to sell.

Source: Ask lawyer to help with property line issue before sale

Decorating a 9,000-square-foot mansion

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:49:51 +0000

Starting from scratch can be freeing, exhilarating — and scary. Interior designer Scott Sanders tells how he achieved continuity in furnishing and decorating an oversize family home

Starting from scratch can be freeing, exhilarating — and scary. Interior designer Scott Sanders tells how he achieved continuity in furnishing and decorating an oversize family home.

Source: Decorating a 9,000-square-foot mansion

How to find a remodeling contractor who won’t cut corners

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:49:50 +0000

It’s no secret that owners are staying longer in their houses these days and it’s no secret that people remain cautious about spending. Yet fixtures wear out, décor becomes outdated and home remodeling becomes crucial.

Source: How to find a remodeling contractor who won’t cut corners

Transit Score a change of pace for Chicago homebuyers

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:50:31 +0000

With its 2-year-old Walk Score product already used by more than 4,000 realty Web sites, Seattle-based software company Front Seat has expanded its data options so Chicago homebuyers can see whether a potential neighborhood is public transit-friendly as well as walkable.

Source: Transit Score a change of pace for Chicago homebuyers

Oswego’s Hunt Club development adds affordable series of homes

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:50:30 +0000

Developers of Hunt Club, a clubhouse community of single-family homes in Oswego, are excited to walk homebuyers through their new Hamilton series model homes.

Source: Oswego’s Hunt Club development adds affordable series of homes

Chicago area home sales plunge in July

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:23:51 +0000

Despite significant price declines, housing market dries up after federal tax credit ends

During three decades of working for Allstate Corp., California native Roger Parker never shed his desire to grab his surfboard and a good wave, and he thought he’d be able to return to that lifestyle when he retired 18 months ago.

Source: Chicago area home sales plunge in July

Beware of offer that plays up falling property values

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:23:50 +0000

“I received a confidential note from a firm claiming that they can eliminate my second mortgage. I am inclined to believe them because the value of our home is now less than the amount of the first mortgage. Is this an opportunity or a scam?”

Source: Beware of offer that plays up falling property values