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Last year was a time of adjustment, as the once-hot real estate market cooled off and settled back at much more reasonable levels. The latter part of the year was confusing and frustrating to both sellers and buyers, as expectations about home prices varied wildly. Buyers, encouraged by news reports of desperate sellers [...]

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The cooling market demands more resourceful buyers and sellers, to capitalize on the dynamics of their local market.

Buyers are taking their time and sellers are still a little unrealistic with their asking prices.

A revival of Rogers Park has been fueled by a number of new condo developments.

Unfamiliar and noxious odors are sometimes the first warning for maintenance problems in the home.

Someone dropping by unexpectedly? Follow these tips to get your house in shape in a half hour.

High gas prices and heating costs may slow development in distant suburbs and curb the demand for large homes.

A cooling housing market and tighter restrictions on lending mean that more buyers will turn to fixed rate loans.

Some users of home offices decide it’s time to move out .

The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for not just shoppers, but plumbers too. Think twice before dumping those leftovers down the drain.

Fireplaces have become a popular home feature to remodel, particularly because they make such a statement as the focal point of a room. This article includes easy tips for quick fireplace makeovers.

If you’re thinkng about a new home in the spring, the time to check your credit rating–and begin fixing problems you may uncover–is right now.

What defines luxury homes is a combination of price and high-end features, many of which will find their way into the standard options of less-expensive homes in years to come.