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We Buy Houses in Chicago Companies – Are They Credible?

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If you’ve been driving around in Chicago, chances are you’ve seen some billboards advertising companies that buy houses. Often times they say things like “We Buy Chicago Houses!” or “Cash For Your House”. Are These “We Buy Houses in Chicago Companies” Credible? How do I know if the local house buying companies out there are honest … Continued

Selling My House for Cash in Chicago

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Should you take a cash offer for your Chicago house? Not always. I’ll tell you how to sell any property for cash, some reasons to refuse a cash offer – and when you shouldn’t say no. Selling My House for Cash in Chicago If you’re selling a property in Chicago to an end buyer (the person … Continued

How Do I Sell My House Without An Agent in Chicago?

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If you’re looking to sell your house or investment property in Chicago without using a real estate agent, we can help. Although we do cooperate with brokers, sometimes it’s best to avoid paying someone to be in the middle. After all, paying 5-6% of the sale of a property in a commission is a lot of money. … Continued

Selling My House Fast in Chicago

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You need to sell your Chicago house fast right?  If you’re saying… “I’m having the toughest time selling my house fast in Chicago“… you’re at the right place 🙂 These tips will help you get your property sold. [NOTE: Most important – if you really need to sell fast, consider the option of selling for cash offer … Continued

I’m Relocating And Need To Sell My House In Chicago

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Relocation is a complicated exercise in coordination. We get local Chicago home sellers calling us or submitting their house info on this website every week saying “I’m relocating and need to sell my house in Chicago“.  The great thing is that we’re able to help a good many of those sellers sell their house quickly … Continued

How to find good investment property in Chicago

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Lots of investors are looking to get started, and as active real estate experts in Chicago IL, we get asked to share our secrets quite a bit. Fortunately, we love to share 🙂 One of the biggest questions we get from local investors is ” How to find a good investment property in Chicago IL?” With the … Continued

Foreclosure notice of default in IL– what is it?

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If you’ve gotten a foreclosure notice of default and want to know what the heck is going on, keep reading. Basically, a foreclosure notice of default is a document that has to be filed by a lender to start the process of foreclosure. The foreclosure notice of default must be sent to anyone who has … Continued

Real estate investing Resources in Chicago

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So you wanna get started investing in Chicago and you’re checking things out, eh? Good for you. Always do your homework and you won’t get schooled. Here’s some great tools that we’ve found and we use from time to time and great real estate investing resources in Chicago for investors here locally to tap into … Continued

What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Chicago?

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With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for both buyers and mortgage holders to understand the process. So what is a pre-foreclosure in Chicago anyway? Many homeowners across America and Chicago are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending institution will … Continued

How to find foreclosures in Chicago IL

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There’s a lot of competition to find great deals on local Chicago IL foreclosure properties. Finding them is only one part of the process – you also need to know how to capture them. Here are a few secrets from the pros that we’ve used with great success on how to find great foreclosure deals in Chicago. … Continued

How to Avoid Foreclosure in Chicago

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While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Chicago] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could be fearful that your mortgage provider is going to foreclose. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can do … Continued