Smartest Things You Can Do Long Before Buying a House
March 27, 2018
You dream of that amazing home with quartz countertops, a blazing gas fireplace and a master bathroom to luxuriate in after a long day. But months before you buy a […]
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Lee Nelson is a Chicago-based writer whose work has appeared on Realtor.org, Yahoo! Homes, TheMortgageReports.com, and more.
Articles by Lee Nelson
How Much Does Home Staging Cost and Is It Worth It?
March 13, 2018
When watching any of the remodeling shows on television, people constantly see a plain room transfixed into a gloriously designed showplace quickly. It’s called home staging. But is it right […]
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Hottest Bathroom Trends in 2018 to Increase Home Value
March 6, 2018
The influence of remodeling shows on HGTV and other channels continue to influence what people want in their bathrooms. “Overall, people want a spa-like feeling in their master bath,” […]
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How to Fire your Real Estate Agent – and Find a Better One
February 27, 2018
You loved how enthusiastic your real estate agent seemed the first meeting as he toured the home you wanted to put up for sale. His personality melded with yours. You […]
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Biggest Financial Burdens Stopping People from Buying Houses
February 20, 2018
Sometimes, people do things that undermine their chances of buying a house. It can be anything from having way too much credit card debt or forgetting to pay their monthly […]
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Helpful Hints to Fireproof Your Home
February 6, 2018
When you buy a house, you are excited to make memories in it and have a safe and special place to land at the end of each day. However, a […]
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Buying a First Home with Student Loan Debt
January 30, 2018
Everyone has big dreams after earning a college diploma. However, many who actually graduate end up with hefty student loan debt, and many times that debt can become a big […]
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Good and Bad of Buying a Home in an Up and Coming Neighborhood
January 23, 2018
Todd Jones and his wife had bought a townhouse in Wicker Park in Chicago in 2005, before it was a very trendy and expensive place to live. Gentrification had just […]
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10 Biggest Turnoffs for Potential Home Buyers
January 16, 2018
It doesn’t take much for potential home buyers to walk into a home or even drive by a house and be completely turned off from buying it. These turnoffs could […]
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Reasons People Don’t Want to Buy a House – and Solutions to Those Problems
January 9, 2018
Although mortgage rates are still historically low, it may not be the time for some people to buy a house. Sometimes, thoughtful consideration and looking into many aspects of your […]
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