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The Closing: How Long Will the Process Take When Buying a House in Chicago?

June 28, 2021

During the process of buying (or selling) a house, there are typically two nail-biting stages or milestones. For buyers, these are getting pre-approved for a mortgage and closing, both involving not a little anticipation and anxiety. Here we want to examine the closing process because there is so much confusion and misinformation surrounding it. Let’s … Continued

How Changing Interest Rates Change Which Homes You Can Afford in Chicago

June 21, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

Interest rates are changing – that is, they are rising – and that’s going to affect what homebuyers can afford. With the current low inventory and rising home prices, it’s just another blow for buyers. Interest rates are steadily rising, slowly at first and now at an increasing rate, from the historic lows they hit … Continued

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Property Manager in Chicago

June 14, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

If you’re a controlling investor or landlord feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day responsibilities of managing multiple properties, the idea of having an extra set of eyes and ears around to address any issues could sound pretty appealing. To help you decide if you’re ready to commit to getting some help, let’s look at the pros … Continued

What to Expect After the End of the Foreclosure Forbearance Program in Chicago

June 7, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

The federal CARES Act provided mortgage-payment relief for millions of American home owners experiencing pandemic-induced financial hardship. It was truly a lifeline for these many homeowners who wouldn’t have been able to keep up with mortgage payments. But the one-year end date for many of the forbearance plans is fast approaching – and it will … Continued

How to Create Multiple Income Streams With Chicago Real Estate

May 31, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

As you continue to build your investment portfolio, you will be able to achieve financial freedom and begin living the life you envision. You can start checking off everything on your bucket list earlier and continue living life on your terms through carefully planned Chicago real estate investments. Sounds great, right? So, how do you … Continued

What Chicago Home Sellers Should Expect After Accepting An Offer

May 24, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

5 Ways Chicago Real Estate Agents Will Help Property Investors

May 17, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

Whether you are just starting out or consider yourself an old hand at investing in real estate, the leg up you have by hiring a real estate agent is unmistakable. To help give you a better idea of what an agent can do for you, here are 5 ways Chicago real estate agents will help … Continued

4 Things You Didn’t Know Your Chicago Real Estate Agent Could Do

May 11, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

Buying or selling a home is usually done with the services of a real estate agent because it can be a complicated process and transaction involving many legal implications. Agents provide multiple services ranging from listing homes to hosting open houses to negotiating the best deal. But agents can – and very often do – … Continued

How to Accurately Estimate the Repair Costs of Your House in Chicago

May 4, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

Whether you’re buying a home to flip or just selling your current home, repairs will be needed to get it listing ready. The trick here lies in getting the home in the best shape possible, that is, maximizing its appearance while minimizing costs and staying within budget. And in order to do this, you will … Continued

Chicago Real Estate Trends to Keep Your Eye On in 2021

April 30, 2021

By PIP Realty Group

Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it pays to stay abreast of trends in the real estate market. And there are indeed some marked trends to take note of this year. Read on, then, to discover some Chicago real estate trends to keep your eye on in 2021. Mortgage Interest Rates One of the … Continued