Friend, Real Estate Update - April, 2022 ☂️

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Jeffrey Cobb

Charles Rutenberg Realty

708-203-0800

Jeff's April 2022, Realty UPDATE

What Do Rising Home Prices Mean for Buyers?

Home prices are continuing to rise. Let's connect so you can better understand what this means for your homebuying goals.

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data from the past several years (excluding 2020, ...

What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?

Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how mortgage rate movement throughout 2021 was ...

The advice of Len Kiefer, Deputy Chief Economist at Freddie Mac:

“If you’re thinking about waiting until next year and that maybe rates are higher, but you’ll get a deal on prices – well that’s risky. It may be more advantageous to purchase this year relative to waiting until 2023 at this time.”

A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership

The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “Homeownership is rewarding in so many ways and can serve ...

There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today

If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos) could be a great alternative for you. Here are a few reasons condos may be something you’ll want to consider. Exploring Condos Could Add Options That Fit Your Budget Supply challenges are ...

Why We're Not Headed for a Housing Crash

Today's housing market is nothing like it was in 2008. Let's connect to discuss the reasons why it's different.

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Friends,

Owning a home is still one of the best ways to grow your wealth over time. House wealth can impact generations. In many cases, the largest single investment a household has is their home. As that investment appreciates in value, their financial options also increase.

If you’re ready to invest in a home of your own, contact me today to learn about the best way to start. Or, if you are interested in Selling your present home, I'm very glad to help with that desire too.

Best, Jeff Cobb

Sellers: With 3D Video, your potential buyers can now safely "virtually" visit your home online before ever "physically" visiting your property. Ask me about it.

Click to see thousands of listings not available on Zillow or Redfin. Zenlist

Here's a short (2-minute) video showing this awesome software in use. NOTE: It's also private between you and me. I'm the only one who sees your info within the program.

Best, Jeff

ZenList

Jeff's INVITATION ONLY Search App.

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Presently "ZenList" is the ONLY way for the public to see the 10-20% of Chicago-area listings that have PRIVATE listing status on the MLS (THE main database of properties for sale).

Click to View Private* Listings!

*Private listings are properties that are for sale without any public knowledge.

Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home?

The Spring Buyer and Seller Guides are here. Let's connect so you can get the latest digital copies.

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Looking for another personal resource from Jeff that’s easy to understand and can prepare you for buying or selling a home? These guides break down need-to-know information to give you confidence in every step of the process. Click below to get your own digital copies!

Things to Consider When Buying a Home

The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t need to go through it alone.

You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home ... or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. I put together a free eGuide for you that will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you haven't even thought about yet. Just click the button below to read it now!

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Things to Consider When Selling Your House

It's difficult to know when is the best time to sell, or how to get the most money for your house, but you don't need to go through the process alone.

You may be wondering if prices are projected to rise or fall... or how much competition you may be facing in the market. I put together a free eGuide for you that will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you haven't even thought about yet. Just click the button below to read it now!

Read Your Guide Now