Home Ownership Trends Are Shifting… Keep Reading To Find Out How They Might Make Owning A Home In Chicago Even Easier… Credit-score-based mortgages… they were once the primary way of buying a house… but these traditional methods of purchasing a home are becoming less common than in decades past. The American Dream is shifting and the … Continued
Owning a home — it’s part of the American Dream! Home ownership gives a sense of freedom, security, and permanence. Americans dream of growing up, finding a home, and starting a family; they dream of owning their own piece of land and proudly knowing “it’s mine.” Millions of families want a nice home, a white … Continued
Renting to own a home in Chicago, or any city for that matter, isn’t a new concept… but the whole process of “renting to own a house” is a process that most people have questions about. Well, you’re in the right place! This article will walk you through what to look for if you’re looking for … Continued
Why rent when you can own in Chicago IL? Great question! If you’re looking for Chicago houses for rent you may want to consider your other options as a potential homeowner in the Chicago area. Most locals who are looking for homes to rent in Chicago are likely looking at renting as their only option … Continued
So, you’re looking for a place to rent in Chicago? As you’ve already seen… there are a lot of options in the Chicago area for housing. All the way from apartments in Chicago to rental houses in Chicago… condos… mobile homes, and more. But if you’re struggling to decide if you want to rent an … Continued
This question comes up again and again… and honestly, the answer this question has changed in recent years based on new laws enacted that affect what a home owner can do when they’re selling their house under a rent to own agreement. One of the big benefits of owning a house is that you (hopefully) … Continued
A really common question and concern from people looking at renting to own a Chicago house is “are you required to buy the house in a rent to own home contract ?” at the end of the rental term. As an example… … lets say you found a great Chicago rent to own home and … Continued
If you’ve spent time driving around Chicago IL or browsing Craigslist or other sites, you may have seen advertisements that read, “Own a home for $500/month. No credit check!” While it seems too good to be true, local rent-to-own homes are a viable option that many Chicago residents are taking advantage of. But… Are Chicago Rent-to-Own Homes a … Continued
One of the first questions we get from potential tenant buyers of our local Chicago IL rent to own homes / lease option homes is “how do rent to own homes work in Chicago?” With a flooded real estate market, especially since the bubble burst of the mid-2000’s, rent-to-own homes have become a popular option for … Continued
So, you’re looking at moving and you’re not sure if renting or owning a local Chicago IL home is right for you? You’re not sure if one is a better financial decision than the other? You’re not sure if you’ll be able to find the type of house or apartment you’d like to live in? … Continued
In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some tips on renting a home in Chicago that you should consider when renting your next home in Chicago. As property values plummeted over the latter part of the 2000’s, many people began to turn to renting. There are plenty of reasons to rent as opposed to purchasing a home, including … Continued
When you inherit a house, you face many decisions, the first of which is whether or not to keep the property. Although, of course, many factors come into play, and this may not be the best time to make such significant financial decisions, yet time waits for no one. It is helpful to have a … Continued
Passive income through land investment means the best of both worlds for many. The demands on your time are relatively low in comparison to other assets. There are many creative methods to earn an income from land, even when vacant. Even for land developers, there are professionals available to handle every aspect of the business. … Continued
Are you ready to begin investing in Chicago real estate? Finding the right partner can be instrumental to your success. Learn more about forming partnerships and what you need to do to launch your real estate investment career in our latest post! Investing in Chicago is an excellent decision. But if you’ve never done it … Continued
Thinking about buying land in Chicago? Stop! It’s essential before beginning the search that you have carefully planned out the intended use, enabling yourself to zero in on the right piece of land. When done wisely, land can be a great way to build your investment portfolio and earn passive income. Before you make your … Continued
