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Paula Cherrist's Articles in Real Estate

  • Tips to Make Your Mortgage Shrink
    For nearly all homeowners who have a mortgage on their house or condo, they dream of the day when it is finally paid off in full Having that legal document in hand that says you are free of debt and the property is in your name is an extremely satisfying life-long goal for many people
  • The Age Of Incentives
    With an apparent over supply of new condos on the market, both from last year's inventory and new units coming online this summer, it sometimes seems as though developers are offering more incentives than ever Everything from kitchen upgrades to the often used free parking lure has been heavily advertised with most developments
  • Spotting Mortgage Scams
    With the recent real estate market downturn and condo bust affecting most states across the US
  • Should You Buy Or Sell In Today's Real Estate Market?
    The recent real estate market turmoil has caused both developers and potential buyers to rethink plans and be more cautious For developers, some projects have been either put on hold or scrapped completely while focusing on selling units in buildings already under construction
  • New Suburban Homes For $350,000
    If you're shopping for a new home and have about $350,000 in your budget, you might want to consider that your dollar amount will sometimes buy a little more condo in the suburbs than it will in downtown Chicago Of course you have to weigh the pros and cons of suburban living as opposed to in town, and that always varies depending on lifestyle, work and personal preferences
  • It's Becoming Easier To Be Green
    The green building trend in construction grew out of a concern for the environment and as an effort to reduce the negative impact of everything from carbon emissions to conserving natural resources Southern California was where the first green buildings sprouted up, and it spread east from there
  • Best Seasons to Buy Or Sell Your Home
    Something few people consider when both looking for a home or condo to buy or deciding to sell one is how seasons affect the housing market and when the best time of year to buy or sell is But in fact the time of year that you decide to shop for a home or put yours on the Chicago real estate market is very important
  • Avoiding Contractor Scams
    You might think you have to live in Florida, California or a state where natural weather disasters or wildfires create a cycle of home rebuilding to be targeted by contractor scams But in fact, anyone who owns a home is at risk for falling victim to unscrupulous contractors

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