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Southport Corridor one bedroom

Price: $219,900
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Charming Southport Corridor one bedroom condo with PARKING! The large updated kitchen has stainless appliances and plenty of room to entertain. The living room is very inviting with its high ceilings, exposed brick and wood-burning fireplace. The bathroom has recently been beautifully renovated. The spacious bedroom allows for plenty of furniture and has a walk-in closet. There is a shared deck just off of unit and a big private storage space downstairs. The unit has hardwood floors, central air and sellers are willing to give a credit toward the installation of a washer/dryer. This is truly a wonderful home, in a fantastic area, at an affordable price.

You may not want to think about it yet, but winter is coming, along with all the ways it can wreak havoc on your home. These 10 tips for winterizing your home show you easy ways to protect your house from the cold and save money from both utilities and costly repairs.

The $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers expires on November 30, unless Congress acts on a number of proposals on the table to extend it. Over 1.8 million buyers will have taken advantage of the credit by the time it expires. Lawmakers are considering extending that deadline, making the credit available to all home buyers, not just first timers, and increasing the amount to $15,000. More on the proposals at CNN/Money.

When you’re a first-time home buyer, or hitting the market again after a long stay, the choice of mortgage options can be overwhelming. Any good lending agent or mortgage broker should educate you on your options, but this Loan Program Guide from the Sun-Times is a good primer for understanding the common mortgage plans in use today.