Your home has been on the market without an offer. Is it time to cut the price? Before making a change, here's what sellers should look at to understand why a home isn't selling.

The listing has multiple offers—now what? Learn how price, financing, appraisal risk, inspections, closing dates and other terms can affect a competitive offer, and how to decide how far you're comfortable going.

Buying a home as-is doesn't mean you should skip the inspection. Learn what “as-is” really means for Illinois homebuyers, how inspections still fit into the process, and what to understand before making an offer.

Buying a home in Illinois involves more than your real estate broker and lender. Learn what a real estate attorney does during attorney review, inspection negotiations, title review, closing, and the steps in between.

Getting your offer accepted is exciting—but the next several days can move quickly. Here's what Illinois homebuyers can expect as attorney review, inspection, earnest money and financing get underway.

The photos get your attention—but they're only part of the story. Learn what we look at in a property listing before ever walking through the front door.

The current owner's property tax bill isn't a guarantee of what you'll pay after buying the home. Here's what Illinois buyers should investigate before building their budget around today's taxes.

Your next down payment is tied up in your current home. Now what? Learn how homeowners can coordinate selling one property while buying the next.

Is an open house necessary to sell your home? Not always. Learn when an open house can increase exposure, when private showings may be enough, and what sellers should consider.

A first showing can go by quickly. Learn what buyers should really focus on during those 15–30 minutes, from location and layout to basements, storage and property condition.

Selling a 2–4 unit building involves more than pricing the real estate. Learn what Illinois owners should consider about tenants, leases, income, local laws, showings and buyer due diligence.

Condos and co-ops can look similar, but what you're actually buying is very different. Learn how ownership, financing, taxes, monthly costs and building rules compare.

Thinking about selling your home? Follow the Illinois home-selling process from pricing and preparation through marketing, offers, attorney review and closing.

Buying a home doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Follow the Illinois homebuying process from establishing your budget and getting pre-approved through inspection, appraisal and closing.

Real estate is local. Learn why national housing headlines may not reflect what's happening in your neighborhood and which local market indicators buyers and sellers should actually watch.

Buying a home involves more than a down payment. Here's what Illinois buyers should know about lender fees, attorney fees, taxes, insurance and other expenses before closing.

Your sale price isn't the same as your take-home proceeds. Learn about the costs Illinois home sellers should consider before putting a property on the market.

The purchase price isn't the only cost of buying a home. Learn about the down payment, earnest money, inspections, attorney fees, financing costs, taxes and other expenses Illinois buyers should plan for.