Category Archives: real estate

Coldwell Banker Acquires Organic Realty

Posted on February 17, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has acquired the assets of Chicago, Ill.-based Organic Realty, the NRT LLC company recently announced. Organic Realty sales associates will conduct business from Coldwell Banker’s existing Edgebrook office. The firm’s former owners, BJ Tregoning and Rich … Continue reading →

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Are you excited for snow season yet?

Posted on February 13, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

Ah, winter! The time of cozy fires, big ole mugs of hot cocoa, and—for those of us living in frosty climates—hours upon hours of shoveling snow. Whether it’s laziness or forgetfulness, not clearing your home of snow in a timely … Continue reading →

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Americans are deciding not to move as much

Posted on February 11, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

Despite a strengthening housing market and an improving overall economy, a new study shows Americans are deciding not to move as much. Moves across the country have declined to an all-time low this year, with the percentage of Americans migrating … Continue reading →

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What is a Lis Pendens?

Posted on February 2, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

Although a lis pendens is not a lien, it is seen in a similar light and can have the effect of preventing a sale. A lis pendens gives constructive notice of litigation to potential buyers. If a notice of lis pendens is properly filed, then … Continue reading →

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US remains one of the world’s most expensive housing markets

Posted on January 28, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

US remains one of the world’s most expensive housing markets The United States has some of the most expensive cities to own a home for middle-income earners. An annual housing affordability report from Demographia ranks Hong Kong as the most … Continue reading →

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Close Deals Faster By Slowing Down

Posted on January 24, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

With everything you have going on every day, slowing down is probably the last thing on your mind. If you’re like me, you try to get things done quickly, and then move on to the next task, and the next; … Continue reading →

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5 Good Reasons to Have a Broker’s License

Posted on January 13, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

What is stopping you from getting your license? Continue reading →

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Selling your home in January

Posted on January 10, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

It’s tempting for many sellers to take a step back over the holiday season and wait to list their home until after the New Year. Some sellers may even pull their homes off the market temporarily to relist once the … Continue reading →

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FHA to cut fees, lowering rates for first-time homebuyers

Posted on January 10, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

The Obama administration cut mortgage-insurance premiums charged under a government program that’s popular with first-time home buyers with little money for a down payment, a move that may ease the burden of rising interest rates. The annual fees the Federal … Continue reading →

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Is the executor of an estate exempt from providing a seller’s disclosure notice?

Posted on January 8, 2017 by robertjrussellcompanies

An owner recently passed away, and her son is the independent executor of her estate. When listing the property for sale, the son told me he is not required to provide a seller’s disclosure notice since he is the executor. … Continue reading →

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