You Don't Need That Much of a Down Payment

Consumers believe they need 11 percent to 15 percent in order for lenders to approve them for a loan, aaccording to a survey of renters and non-home-owners



But in reality, home buyers often can qualify for a conforming, conventional mortgage with a down payment of as little as 5 percent — and sometimes even 3 percent 







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Baird & Warner goes big on neighborhood focus with StreetAdvisor | Inman News

Baird & Warner Inc., the Chicago area’s second-largest brokerage, has released a new version of its website featuring a vast, new neighborhood section complete with in-house videos, professional write-ups, and neighborhood info and ratings powered by StreetAdvisor.







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Kitchen remodel cost: Where to spend and how to save

http://www.today.com/home/kitchen-remodel-where-spend-how-save-2D79749253 While no renovation adds as much equity to your home or is likely to be more enjoyed, kitchen remodel costs can get out of control quickly. When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, check out where experts suggest splurging — and where you can cut some corners.

Comcast turning Chicago homes into public Wi-Fi hot spots Network will also be available to no

Comcast customers looking for a Wi-Fi hot spot might want to try their neighbor's yard. The cable and Internet provider has begun to turn hundreds of thousands of Chicago-area homes into virtual coffee shops, using existing Comcast equipment to build out its publicly accessible wireless network. Neal Paskvan is a full time Realtor specializing in Downers grove, Darien,Woodridge, Westmont and Du page county Real Estate

Celebrity Homes 2013

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More Home Owners Carve Out Outdoor Entertainment Spaces

Fifty-six percent of home owners surveyed say they are making updates to improve their yards for entertaining, and 55 percent say they are tackling projects to solve issues of flood, sun exposure, and privacy.

More Home Owners Carve Out Outdoor Entertainment Spaces

More Home Owners Carve Out Outdoor Entertainment Spaces

Neal Paskvan is a full time Realtor specializing in Downers grove, Darien,Woodridge, Westmont and Du page county Real Estate