Who are The First Time Home Buyers?

 Here are the Latest Statistics from the National Association of Realtors. InfoGraphic by KCM

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Purchasing your first home can be a scary thing.
( I know... I did it too)

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. If you are a first-time home buyer, you may be wondering if it is even the right thing for you to do. Generally, there are a few good reasons to buy that you should consider.

Home ownership is an investment in your future. It is the American Dream. Owning your home gives you a sense of pride, stability and security.

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If you need some help, information or have questions on how to get started, Feel free to contact me.

My motto is... "I will not Sell you a home.. I WILL help you find find a home you can afford and take care of all the details"

 All my Best,  Neal Paskvan- Baird Warner                      neal.paskvan@bairdwarner.com

Downers Grove / Darien Home Sales Jan-Oct 2011 vs. 2010

There are Lots of Headlines out there about home sales and prices. In fact some of the headlines seem to come up with conflicting information using the same source!  You’ve got to get to the core of the story!

The reason there is confusion created by the media reports is actually simple to explain. There may be at least two different numbers reported:

• The month-over-month (M-O-M) comparison
• The year-over-year (Y-O-Y) comparison

Some other reports may reflect a National Trend vs. Local Trends

When reading a headline ask yourself the following questions prior to arriving at any conclusions:

• What market is being discussed? Remember different markets often go in opposing directions.
• What time periods are being compared? Are seasonal fluctuations being discussed or true prior year comparisons?
• How are Sales being defined? Are unit sales or sale prices being discussed? Unit sales may be plummeting but prices may be skyrocketing at the same time.

In an effort to keep you informed about what is up locally, and all Real Estate is indeed local, I’m posting the most up to date Closed Sales for you. You need know what is indeed going on with the Equity in your biggest investment.

As always, contact me with any questions!  neal.paskvan@bairdwarner.com
Cell: 1-630-724-4729

The following stats are provided by the Main Street Organization of Realtors Courtesy of  Midwest Real Estate Data LLC
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Real Estate 2011: House Prices in Chicago and the Suburbs - Chicago magazine - October 2011

 

THE NEW NEW RULES OF REAL ESTATE: Eleven years ago, Chicago offered a guide to making the most of the sizzling-hot housing market. What a difference a decade makes. Now, confronting the realities of today’s pinched economy, local real-estate pros weigh in with the best strategies for buying or selling a home. PLUS: Our annual survey of housing prices in nearly 300 neighborhoods and towns

By Dennis Rodkin

RULE NO. 1   Yesterday is gone

RULE NO. 2 Don’t play the “let’s just see what happens” game.

 

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House Prices: Where They Will Be in the Spring

Here is what the “Experts” say  about Home prices in the Spring

As a Realtor working with buyers looking to grind down Home Sellers for the Best Deal and  working with Home Sellers looking to keep as much equity as they they can. You need to read this, Contact me if you need some help sorting this all out. Neal

Direct Phone  630-724-4729   email- neal.paskvan@bairdwarner.com

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First-Time Home Buyer Expense Checklist

Buying your first home is one of life's major events. It's easy to get caught up in the euphoria of the decision and overlook the reality that it costs a significant amount of money not only to buy a home, but to keep it and maintain it.  Think about

Maintenance- Insurance- Property Tax- Earnest Money- Down Payment- Closing Cost.  Contact me and I’ll sent you a worksheet to help you figure it all out.!   neal.paskvan@bairdwarner.com 

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