Dave Hill PhD,ePro,SFR,CIAS,BPOR,CNE,CSC Chicago Real Estate Agent's Blog

You're about to make one of the most important purchases of your life - a home for you and your family. But here you are, handing over those all-important home purchase negotiations to your real estate agent. Relax. Your negotiations are in good hands. Strong negotiating skills are among the many...

Thinking of investing in apartment buildings? The following hypothetical scenario illustrates some of the key concepts and considerations: The owner of a 20-unit apartment building is selling for $550,000. Overall space is 22,160 sq/ft. It's well maintained, in a good location, 100% occupied and ...

As a seller you are often reccommended to consider buyers' concerns when placing your home on the market. And that makes sense. But you also have concerns as a seller, and they're not usually about renovations. A recent survey found many sellers are more concerned about understanding the legal do...

Want to infuse your home with energy to make it attractive to buyers? Why not consider feng shui - an ancient Chinese science that focuses on creating harmony and maintaining balance so energy flows well through your house. You can't control everything (such as the view from your backyard) but a ...

There are many ways to raise capital for buying commercial properties. Generally speaking, you can structure financing however you choose. But you need to know why you're buying. If your goal is to purchase the property, repair or rent it and quickly resell it, you will want a loan with very low...

The true value of a piece of commercial property depends largely on how you plan to use it. If you are looking for long-term cash flow, then you might be willing to pay more for a property then if you wanted to quickly resell it for a profit. But it also helps to have a starting point, such as th...

Relocating can be a wonderful adventure but you do need help to feel comfortable in your new city. An experienced real estate agent can be a tremendous support, not just in finding your new dream home, but in introducing you to your new city and all it has to offer. It may be important to live ne...

Remember the starter home: that first house young couples dreamed of, saved for and finally purchased? It represented their first - but likely not their last - entry into the real estate market. Modest in terms of size, price and furnishings, the starter home was seen as a stepping stone on the w...

 Great investors have a vision that allows them to see value in something where others see none. Investor visionaries, can picture a former factory as a condo complex or a former school as a profitable office space. For investors who possess vision, there are profits to be made. Here are three p...

You've decided to renovate your house before selling. If it isn't already energy efficient, you might consider making energy efficiency a top priority. Here are some ideas for renovations that keep on giving: Before you decide on renovations such as finishing the unfinished basement, ensure your...