Olson Home Buyers Blogs
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Welcome to the Olson Home Buyers Blogs, where you'll find a wealth of information and insights into the world of real estate in Illinois. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or simply interested in the local housing market, our blogs are here to educate and inspire you.
Why Won’t My House Sell In Chicago?
You’re trying to sell a Chicago area house that just won’t sell? The news says the real estate market is cool. But real estate agents still are beating the drum to sell now. So where’s your buyer? These tips could be just what you need to help you sell your Chicago home. Why Won’t My House…
I Inherited a House, What To Do? Should I Rent or Sell in Chicago?
First, we’re so sorry for your loss. This can be a very challenging time for many reasons, and dealing with property ownership is tough at the best of times. You’re thinking, “I inherited a house, what to do with this house?” Should I rent it? Should I sell it? How should I sell it? Tons…
Foreclosure Notice of Default in Chicago – What Is It?
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…
Help, I’m Behind in My Mortgage Payments in Chicago – Olson Home Buyers
When you fall behind on your mortgage payments on your Chicago home, it can feel like you’re drowning in debt. Even if you’re able to make your monthly payment, catching up on a past due balance can be an overwhelming challenge. There are a few options that can help you to avoid foreclosure in Chicago and…
The State of the Market for Buyers in Chicago Illinois
Is it still a seller’s market today in Chicago? As experts in the Chicago real estate market, we get asked this question a lot. The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. The State of the Market for Buyers in Chicago, IL First off, it really depends on the property type and location. Single-family…
How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Chicago
Hiring a real estate agent in Chicago can be frustrating. So what are the steps on how to find a good real estate agent in Chicago? Real estate brokers are everywhere you look… from billboards to mailers in your mailbox to benches at the bus stop. Many local large real estate brokers will spend thousands…
What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Chicago?
With the economy changing, and inflation remaining high, the number of homes across the country going into foreclosure is spiking. It’s important to understand the process beginning-to-end. So what is a pre-foreclosure in Chicago anyway? Inflation is at a forty-year high. Savings are low. Many homeowners across America and Chicagoland are facing difficulties making their…
How to Avoid Foreclosure in Chicago
If you let your home go to foreclosure, you might as well be burning money. While the housing market is changing, many people in Chicago, IL 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’re more than likely scared…
How to Sell Your House to an Investor in Chicago, IL
There’s no place like home. Except the next home. And the one after that. Home ownership just isn’t what it was in the 1950s! In the past, people would buy a home and live there for literally the rest of their lives, often passing it on to their kids. To say things have changed is…