The Neighborhood Blog

As careers advance, some people are presented the opportunity to relocate to a different office. And by different office, that generally means a different state. Whether that is the next state over or across the country, relocating to a new state is no walk in the park. With the hassle of finding a new house, […]

If you’re one to host all your small or big gettogethers, you want to make sure your guests feel right at home. Before everyone comes over, you thoroughly deep clean your kitchen, buy the right snacks and create a music playlist for background noise. But sometimes, these additional duties of a host does not cut […]

Once people receive their tax refund, they immediately send their accountant their documents. The quicker they start this process, the faster their tax refund money will come. That’s right – once people have filled out their tax forms, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gives back people their taxed money, which really should have been in their […]

Finally, the movie that had you crying and laughing so hard is out on demand. You and your friends immediately make plans to binge watch the movie at least 3 times. Everyone is assigned a snack to bring and the dress code is strictly comfy clothes. All that is left to decide is where to […]

When you buy a house, not only do you need to evaluate the entire property, but the whole neighborhood. From the surface, people choose neighborhoods based on its distance from work, if it’s in a good school district, and if it’s within walking distance from their favorite store. But, there is more than what meets […]

Whether you are buying your first home, second home or even your vacation home, you will need assistance from a mortgage lender. A mortgage lender analyzes applicants by reviewing their credit history, employment status, current debt and other personal factors. The main goal for lenders is to provide borrowers a loan they can financially manage […]

If you are thinking about purchasing a home but money is a little tight, we’ve got some BIG news for you — On February 1st, 2018, The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) rolled out THREE new programs that helps people statewide with limited income purchase a home. The main objective of using an IHDA loan […]

Just like when you were a kid shopping for a bike (or more like your parents), some research needed to be done and some questions needed to be answered, such as: How often will I ride the bike? What kind of bike is best for me? How much can I afford? Where can I get […]

Whether you are in the market to buy or sell your home, there are some important facts that you need to know. As a buyer, it is important to be proactive, do your due diligence and research all your options. As a seller, you need to prepare your home, interview potential buyers and hire professional […]

If your time has come to buy a home, make absolute sure you are prepared to handle all the responsibilities owning a home requires. This includes repairing any damages, keeping your home well maintained and handling a wide variety of expenses such as closing costs, insurance and policy fees, maintenance repairs and much more. Because […]