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What To Keep And What To Toss When Moving in Chicago

July 27, 2020

Every expert out there will tell you that in order to prepare your home for sale, declutter. But whether you are moving out or moving in, you are going to need to move your stuff. In either case, it is wise to get rid of stuff you don’t need. This saves you money in moving … Continued

Determining Your Property Value in Chicago: Benefits of A CMA

July 20, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

When you’re considering selling your property, a logical first step is to figure out what it’s worth. Now, this doesn’t mean the price you want (although can be an important consideration). Rather, what it means is the fair market value – what other comparable properties in the immediate area have sold for in the recent … Continued

How Much Can You Really Afford To Borrow When Buying A Chicago House?

July 13, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

Finding your dream home is exciting. But finding out you can’t afford your dream home can be depressing. Don’t fall into the trap of shopping for something you can’t afford. Find out how much you can really afford to borrow when buying a Chicago house before you start the search. Your real estate agent is … Continued

Choosing The Right Home Inspector in Chicago

July 6, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

One of the most important parts of the home buying process is getting inspections done. It’s important because as a buyer of an investment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, you need to have as much information about what is broken or about to be broken in the home. Your real estate agent will be critical to … Continued

Why You Should Always Hire An Agent To Help You Sell Your House in Chicago

June 29, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

Anyone who has ever bought or sold a home knows that the real estate commission costs up to six percent of the sale price. This means a $400,000 home pays up to $24,000 by the seller. That’s a lot of dough, which has many wondering if having an agent is worth the cost. In most … Continued

Preparing Your House For A Summertime Sale in Chicago

June 22, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

Hot, hot summers. Not only do temperatures rise during summer months, home sellers have an opportunity to take advantage of a busier market. Families buying a home tend to buy during summer months to avoid uprooting kids and having to change schools. People have more time and better weather to shop for homes in Chicago. … Continued

Why You Need A Great Agent To Liquidate Your Portfolio In Chicago

June 15, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

Some investors have reached the stage of the game where they are desperate to get out, having had their fill of negative cash flow, terrible tenants, and expensive repairs. Others are ready to exit the real estate investment game because they’ve achieved their goals. They have made, for instance, a good return on their investments … Continued

How to Find a Real Estate Agent in Chicago: Ask the Right Questions

June 8, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

There are over two million real estate agents in this country. That’s a lot to choose from. Even local markets have an abundance of agents. How to find a real estate agent in Chicago – the right agent for you, that is – probably seems like a daunting task. But if you know the right questions … Continued

5 Things You Can Do To Make Your Chicago House Look Better Online

June 1, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

Today, almost all home buyers begin their search online, and many of then continue home shopping online right up until that in-person visit before making an offer. As a seller, then, you have to make your home look good – no, irresistible – in online listings. To do that, you don’t have to be a … Continued

Dealing With Probate? How A Chicago Agent Can Help You

May 25, 2020

By PIP Realty Group

Probate is simply the process of administering a deceased person’s estate. And you have probably heard about how lengthy and anxiety filled the probate process can be. The reality, though, is that done right with the aid of an agent experienced in probate, it doesn’t have to be that way. The probate process itself can … Continued