By ivona@ivonahomes.com|2025-01-23T22:23:59+00:00January 23rd, 2025|Chicago Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, Real Estate News, Real Estate Sales|
Detailing That Will Help Sell Your Home This Spring
How to Prepare Your Home for a Successful Spring Sale: Attention to Detail Makes the Difference Selling your home in the spring requires more than just the basics of repainting, decluttering, and deep cleaning. It's the finer details that create an exceptional first impression and make your property irresistible to buyers. Here’s a comprehensive guide Read more
2025 Market Outlook
Price Appreciation Inventory Rise Total Home Sales Anticipated To Be Lower Than 2023 The Lock In Effect Crash Outlook Low 2025 Rate Projections 2025 Market Outlook Summary
What the Federal Reserve’s Rate Cuts Mean for the Housing Market
The talk about future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have sparked a lot of conversation about what this change means for the housing market. Whether you plan to buy, sell, or refinance, these lowe r rates can impact your real estate plans in several significant ways. Here’s a closer look at how you Read more
First Fed Rate Cut in Four Years
Big news from the Fed this week—they just cut interest rates by 0.5%. It’s the first drop in more than four years, and while most of us saw it coming, there was still some buzz around whether it’d be a smaller 0.25% cut or the full 0.5% they went with. Now, if you're Read more
Midyear Forecast: How Falling Interest Rates Could Transform the Housing Market
As we move through 2024, the housing market has had its share of struggles—think high mortgage rates, stubborn home prices, and slow sales. But there might be a silver lining on the horizon. The current midyear forecast suggests that we could see some relief soon, with potential lower mortgage rates over the next six months. Read more
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods for Investment Opportunities
The ever-changing landscape of neighborhood revitalization in Chicago can lead to great investment opportunities. So to keep you informed about these upcoming areas, let's explore some of the most popular up-and-coming neighborhoods. Revitalization breathes new life into neighborhoods, creating a ripple effect that positively impacts property values and investment opportunities alike. As downtrodden Read more
National Real Estate Market Update for 2023
In the world of real estate, the saying "location, location, location" has been replaced by a new focus: mortgage rates, mortgage rates, mortgage rates. Since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates to combat inflation, the impact on homebuyers and the market has been significant. Higher rates have reduced affordability and demand, and Read more
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