Jason Beckstrom

5 MORE Foreclosure Myths – BUSTED!

In Chicago Real Estate, Gold Coast, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, West Loop, Wicker Park/Bucktown on November 11, 2010 at 10:20 am

Four years into the housing crisis, myths about foreclosure still litter the minds of even the smartest of real estate consumers. When it comes to matters as high stakes as your home, confusion can cost you thousands – or even your home. Whether you’re a buyer looking at foreclosures, a homeowner struggling to keep your home or a seller concerned making sure your home can compete with the foreclosed homes on your block, these foreclosure myths are prime for the busting, with no further ado. Read more

Sellers: 5 Signs It’s Time to Cut the List Price of Your Home

In West Loop, Chicago Real Estate, Lincoln Park, Housing Market, Gold Coast, Lakeview, Wicker Park/Bucktown on October 28, 2010 at 8:54 am

Trying to sell your home? How can you tell when it’s really time for a price reduction?  Here are 5 signals that you may need to lower the list price of your home:

1. More than one listing agent told you to list it lower. Hopefully, you interviewed more than one agent to get their marketing plans and marketing analyses before you listed your property.  Their list price recommendations are just that: recommendations.  As the homeowner and seller, the ultimate list price is your decision, and many a seller lists their home at a price higher than their agent recommended. Read more

6 reasons Buyers aren’t biting (and what Sellers can do to change that)!

In Chicago Real Estate, Gold Coast, Housing Market, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, West Loop, Wicker Park/Bucktown on October 28, 2010 at 8:44 am

Home prices are low, interest rates are even lower – and yet home sales are just gradually inching up. What’s a seller to do?! We’ve got the skinny. Get inside the mind of buyers, see what’s keeping them from buying and get some seller-side solutions to get your home SOLD. Read more

 

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