Dream Home by Keith: June 2020

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Are New Homes Going to Be Available to Buy This Year?

In today’s economy, everyone seems to be searching for signs that a recovery is coming soon. Many experts agree that it may actually already be in motion or will be starting by the 3rd quarter of this year. With the housing market positioned to lead the way out of this recession, builder confidence might be ...

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Monday, June 29, 2020

What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?

One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are revising their forecasts for the remainder of 2020 – and the outlook is extremely encouraging. ...

Friday, June 26, 2020

2259 123rd Street Blue Island, IL 60406

Property Site: https://tour.corelistingmachine.com/home/47BUU4/2259-123rd-Street-Blue-Island-IL-10760663

THIS HOME IS GREAT this 2 story With 4 bedrooms 2 1/2 bath, With 2 1/2 car garage. Newer Roof, Newer Windows, all mechanicals been updated new electrical. .This home can either be a 2 unit or a Large Single-family home." Village has as a 2 Flat" This has 2 separate kitchens with 2 separate entrances. 2 BRAND NEW FURNACES, 2 separate electric boxes. Live on the first-floor rent out the second and live at a price you could not believe. Hardwood floors throughout the house. All Appliances STAY! Impeccably maintained. This home is truly move-in ready. Great opportunity add a phenomenal price. The village already came out and did a very thorough inspection and the house has passed. All appliances stay quick closing possible. Dont pass up this opportunity or call for more information.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Square feet: 1,800

Price: $169,900

For more information about this property, please contact Keith Kreis at 630-673-0306 or Keith.Kreis@gmail.com. You can also text 6305755 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

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MLS ID: 10760663

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Think You Should For Sale By Owner? Think Again [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent. According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, 35% of homeowners who decided to FSBO last year did so to avoid paying a commission or fee. But, ...

Thursday, June 25, 2020

2710 122nd Street Blue Island, IL 60406

Property Site: https://tour.corelistingmachine.com/home/U3ZLVR/2710-122nd-Street-Blue-Island-IL-10759155

Incredibly well-maintained three-bedroom two-bath home at a price you cant beat. Beautifully updated kitchen, as well as a beautifully updated bathroom. With 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors. Enormous family room with plenty of storage. This beautiful home is that an incredible price that makes it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: great neighborhood, phenomenal garage with work area, screened-in porch attached to the garage. Everything in this home has completed in this home for you, and its ready for new owners. Do not wait!

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Square feet: 900

Price: $142,900

For more information about this property, please contact Keith Kreis at 630-673-0306 or Keith.Kreis@gmail.com. You can also text 6302352 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

See more listings at: https://dreamhomebykeith.com/

MLS ID: 10759155

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Pricing Your House to Sell this Season

The key to selling your house is to price it just right. Let's connect to make sure your house is priced to sell this season.

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New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry, tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home ...

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Should We Be Looking at Unemployment Numbers Differently?

The New York Times recently ran an article regarding unemployment titled: Don’t Cheer Too Soon. Keep an Eye on the Core Jobless Rate. The piece suggests we should look at unemployment numbers somewhat differently. The author of the article, Jed Kolko, is a well-respected economist who is currently the Chief Economist at Indeed, the world’s ...

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Top Reasons to Own a Home in 2020

There are many financial and non-financial benefits to owning a home. Let’s connect to put your homeownership plans in motion this year.

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What Are the Experts Saying About Future Home Prices?

A worldwide pandemic and an economic recession have had a tremendous effect on the nation. The uncertainty brought about by both has made predicting consumer behavior nearly impossible. For that reason, forecasting home prices has become extremely difficult. Normally, there’s a simple formula to determine the future price of any item: calculate the supply of ...

Monday, June 22, 2020

Don't Fall into the Rental Trap

62% of renters indicate they believe they are losing money by renting- and rents only continue to increase. Don't fall into the rental trap! If you're currently renting, let's get together to explore your homeownership options.

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Homebuyers Are in the Mood to Buy Today

According to the latest FreddieMac Quarterly Forecast, mortgage interest rates have fallen to historically low levels this spring and they’re projected to remain low. This means there’s a huge incentive for buyers who are ready to purchase. And homeowners looking for eager buyers can take advantage of this opportune time to sell as well. There’s ...

Friday, June 19, 2020

7 Strategies for a 2020 Open House [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Buyer interest is high right now, so this summer is a great time to sell your house. Here are 7 strategies to help make your house showing a safe and effective one. Let’s connect today to get your house on the market while buying is hot.

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Top Reasons to Own a Home in 2020

There are many financial and non-financial benefits to owning a home. Let’s connect to put your homeownership plans in motion this year.

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Want to Make a Move? Homeowner Equity is Growing Year-Over-Year

One of the bright spots of the 2020 real estate market is the growth in equity homeowners are experiencing across the country. According to the recently released Homeowner Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, in nearly every state there was a year-over-year first-quarter equity increase, averaging out to a 6.5% overall gain. The report notes: “CoreLogic ...

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Is the Economic Recovery Already Underway?

The Wall Street Journal just released their latest monthly Survey of Economists. In an article on the findings, they reported: “The U.S. economy will be in recovery by the third quarter of this year, economists said in a survey that also concluded the labor market will fare better than previously expected following the effects of ...

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Three Reasons Homebuyers Are Ready to Purchase This Year

A recent survey by Lending Tree tapped into behaviors of over 1,000 prospective buyers. The results indicated 53% of all homebuyers are more likely to buy a home in the next year, even amid the current health crisis. The survey further revealed why, naming several reasons buyers are more likely to move this year (see ...

Monday, June 15, 2020

Are Home Values Really Overinflated

Recent price increases have some concerned that current home values are overinflated, but year-over-year appreciation is reasonable based on historic appreciation levels.

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Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 7th Year Running

Every year, Gallup conducts a survey of Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are asked to select real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the seventh year in a row, real estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment. Gallup explained: “Real estate remains ...

Friday, June 12, 2020

5 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Professional

Whether you’re buying or selling, it can be quite the adventure, which is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to achieving your goal.

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Summer is the New Spring for Real Estate [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights The health crisis slowed the market this spring, so buyers are jumping back into the market to make their moves this summer. Check these 10 items off your to-do list so your house is ready to sell while buying is hot! Let’s connect today to prepare your house for the sizzling summer market.

Thursday, June 11, 2020

The Summer Buyer & Seller Guides Are Here

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

The real estate process has changed a lot over the last few months. Let's connect to set you up for success this summer with new Buyer and Seller eguides.

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Are You Ready for the Summer Housing Market?

As the health crisis started making its way throughout our country earlier this spring, sellers have been cautious about putting their homes on the market. This hesitation stemmed primarily from fear of the spread of the coronavirus, and understandably so. This abundant caution has greatly impacted the number of homes for sale and slowed the ...

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

America's Choice Best Long Term Investment

Gallup surveyed Americans on their choices for best long-term investments, and reveals the stability of housing as a long-term investment.

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Is a Recession Here? Yes. Does that Mean a Housing Crash? No.

On Monday, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announced that the U.S. economy is officially in a recession. This did not come as a surprise to many, as the Bureau defines a recession this way: “A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, normally visible in production, employment, and ...

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

You Don't Need 20% Down

Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for homebuyers, but it doesn't have to be! Almost half of all homebuyers are unfamiliar with alternative down payment options (which allow as little at 3% down). Whether you have just started to save for a down payment, or have been saving for years, you may be closer to your dream home than you think! Let's get together to evaluate your ability to buy today.

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Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery

With more U.S. states reopening for business this summer, and as people start to return to work, we can expect the economy to begin improving. Most expert forecasts indicate this economic recovery will start to happen in the second half of this year. As we get back to work and the financial landscape of the ...

Monday, June 8, 2020

Thinking of Selling? Act Now!

Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale across the country and it does not appear to be slowing down. If you're debating whether or not to list your house for sale this year, the supply conditions in our neighborhood will impact you. Let's get together to go over the speacifics!

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The Shocking News in the Unemployment Report

Last Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their May Employment Situation Summary. Leading up to the release, most experts predicted the unemployment rate would jump up to approximately 20% from the 14.7% rate announced last month. The experts were shocked. The Wall Street Journal put it this way: “The May U.S. jobless rate ...