Chicago Real Estate Podcast with Jennifer Niederbrach

Selling your DuPage home? Get a free home value report Buying a DuPage home? Search all homes for sale Whether they’re in the market for a first home or upgrading to a long-deserved dream home, buyers have had a lot of opportunities in our market thanks to the affordable interest rates.  For those potential first-time buyers on the fence, I suggest crunching the numbers on the rising rental rates and comparing them to mortgage payments; you’ll quickly see that homeownership is the better option (at least from a financial standpoint). “ Financially setting yourself up for the future is really something you need to start considering now. ” If you’re one of the lucky people who purchased a home around 2010, then you have a lot of appreciation that could carry you into the next stage of life, whether you want to move up into a more expensive property or move down into a more appropriately sized home.  Financially setting yourself up for the future is really something you need to start considering now—not just as a goal for the new year, but for the new decade! If you want to sit down and discuss your situation to determine what the best route for you is, give us a call or send an email. We’ll be more than happy to help you. 

Selling your DuPage home? Get a free home value report Buying a DuPage home? Search all homes for sale To get the most out of your upcoming home sale, here’s what you need to know about the 2020 market ahead of us: 1. Interest rates are incredibly low.  2. Inventory is low. Some will point out that inventory isn’t as low in the higher-price categories, but the reality is that the condition can make or break your chances of selling; inventory is low for properties in great condition. 3. Prices are rising. As prices go up, buyers expect more upgrades, features, and benefits to justify the price increases. If you’re considering selling your home in 2020, be sure to think about the year ahead—even the next five or 10 years. Is your current home the property in which you want to live? Now might be a good time to consider taking some of the equity from your property and moving it into a house more appropriate for your needs, whether that’s a larger home for your growing family or a smaller home that’s more manageable. “ Consider taking some of the equity from your current property and moving it into a house more appropriate for your needs. ” Whatever your needs are, we want to help you achieve them. Feel free to reach out to us! We’d be more than happy to discuss your circumstances and what you need to do to sell your home fast and for a great price. Hope to hear from you soon!

<center> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bvw50NdqODI" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Today we want to share a message about giving back to our communities.</span></i></center> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Selling your DuPage home? <a href="http://www.dupagecountyhomevalue.info/"><b>Get a free home value report</b></a></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Buying a DuPage home? <a href="http://www.jensells.com/remaxil/index.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=N"><b>Search all homes for sale</b></a></i></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">This holiday season we are extremely grateful to all our clients who have done business with us in the past and will in the future. Something you may not know about Eric, my son and a real estate agent on our team, is that he spends much of his time and energy giving back to the community. It’s one of his callings. Today Eric is here sharing some information about charitable causes.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">There are many different opportunities to share and give back to your community. <b>One way to help is to simply donate your time to charitable organizations.</b> One of the organizations that we help with, especially this time of the year, is Feed My Starving Children. We prepackage food for third-world countries in Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and other areas all over the world. It’s truly impactful.</span><br /> <div class="quote-box"> <span class="quote quote-left">“</span><br /> <div class="quote-text"> There are many different opportunities to share and give back to your community. </div> <br /> <span class="quote quote-right">”</span> </div> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Eric says part of why he and many others do this is for personal growth. This is just one way you can help without spending any money of your own.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">At this time of year, you may be thinking of some things you can do that could contribute to the community. <b>Whether it’s giving a bit of your time or money, the holiday season is when many people reach out and help one another.&nbsp;</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">If you’re interested in helping others, feel free to contact us on our social media platforms, email, or phones. We would be glad to help you find a community service organization or charity that best fits your strengths. Have a happy holiday!</span><br /> <div> <br /></div>

<center> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7_oc-MpwTvk" width="560"></iframe></center> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Selling your DuPage home? <a href="http://www.dupagecountyhomevalue.info/"><b>Get a free home value report</b></a></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Buying a DuPage home? <a href="http://www.jensells.com/remaxil/index.asp?p=findahome.asp&amp;page=search&amp;selected=qck&amp;mode=N"><b>Search all homes for sale</b></a></i></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">The 2020 real estate market: Is it going to be a boom or a bust?&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">The first thing we’ll look at to determine the answer is interest rates. Interest rates are near all-time lows. <b>Any time you can get a rate under 4%, it’s a great time to buy. </b>However, they can’t really go any lower, so we expect them to go up in 2020.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">In any market, good, quality properties are always in high demand. This is especially true in Naperville. These homes command top dollar in today’s market.<b> If you have plans to sell in 2020 and your home needs a little work, we’d be happy to put you in touch with our list of great contractors that we work with regularly. </b>Then you can fix it up to ensure that you sell for top dollar.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div class="quote-box"> <span class="quote quote-left">“</span><br /> <div class="quote-text"> Election years have historically been great years for real estate. </div> <br /> <span class="quote quote-right">”</span> </div> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">Another factor to take into account is that 2020 is an election year. Historically, election years have been great years for real estate. We usually don’t experience much volatility in the market and people feel more confident about the economy during the election process.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">What are your plans for 2020? If you’re thinking of buying or selling, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via phone, email, or social media. We would love to hear from you.</span><br /> <div> <br /></div>

Staging is an important home-selling tool. Here’s what you need to know. Selling your DuPage home? Get a free home value report Buying a DuPage home? Search all homes for sale Staging is an important part of the home selling process. It’s a tool that you can use to maximize the value of your home. Oftentimes, when I help a client stage their home, we’re peeling away a lot of the items that they currently have that don’t showcase the house in its best light. We want to make sure that all our pictures are appealing and that the first impression a buyer gets when walking through your door is a positive one. There are a few simple things that can be done to stage a home effectively. It’s not about renovating or remodeling your home—it's about designing on a dime to capitalize the value of your home. If you have any questions about staging or how it can add value to your home when selling, don’t hesitate to reach out and give me a call or send me an email today. I’d love to help you