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Most home sellers understand that their online home listing needs photos of their home. However, many homeowners do not realize that the type of home listing photos they use can play a big role in how fast their house sells, as well as how many people look at their house. VHT Studios, a Chicago-based real […]

One of the biggest issues that homebuyers face is finding houses as large they want and still staying within their budget. While television makes it look like the tiny house trend is taking the world by storm, the reality is many of us want plenty of room for our family to use in our homes. […]

Sellers have many important things they need to do when preparing a house for sale. However, the most important step is establishing the asking price. Homeowners who are attached to their house have a hard time separating the true market value of the house from the emotional value of “their home.” Keeping these 5 considerations […]

Landscaping can either help or hurt the sale of your home. The way your house and yard look on the outside is one of the first things that potential buyers see. If you have poor landscaping in your listing photos and when buyers pull up in front of your house, many buyers will not even […]

First impressions are key when you are trying to sell your house. You have only seconds between when potential homebuyers see your house to when they form an opinion about it. Every detail big and small matter when it comes to preparing your house, so it can be overwhelming to decide where to focus your […]

In competitive markets many homebuyers are encouraged to write a letter to the seller to include with their offer. This letter works to apply to the seller’s emotions to try to convince them to choose the homebuyers and their offer. However, the seller could receive multiple other offers and letters, so you need to make […]

Most homeowners have heard of a lien, but many do not understand exactly what it is. Buyers usually know they don’t want to deal with a house that has a lien, but don’t understand why it matters. While you do not want a lien to be placed on your property, it is not uncommon and […]

When buyers think of making a home offer, and sellers think of receiving a home offer, price is the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are many parts of a home offer and the price is only one piece of the puzzle. Some of the other terms included in the offer can make […]

Looking to sell your home quickly? Want to get the inside scoop so you can unload your current home and move into a new one? We can help. To help you get started, here are some easy tips to sell your home quickly. Invest in a Storage Unit Some areas of your home just can’t […]

When was the last time you checked your credit score? It’s probably been a while, especially if you haven’t applied for loans lately. If you’re thinking about applying for a mortgage, you might be wondering what your score is. After all, a bad credit score can mean your loan application gets rejected. If you’re thinking […]