Carpe Diem...Real Estate Update - October, 2011

Carpe Diem...Real Estate Update

General Real Estate News & Views SEVEN IN 10 RENTERS SAY OWNING A HOME IS TOP PRIORITY Most Americans still believe that owning a home is a solid financial decision, and a majority of renters aspire to home ownership as a long-term goal. MORE 10 TAX TIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS SELLING THEIR HOME If you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you may qualify to exclude all or part of that gain from your income. Here are ten tips from the IRS to keep in mind when selling your home. MORE EXPERTS' FORECAST FOR 2011 PRICES IMPROVES The home price picture for this year is shaping up to be a little better than it looked June, according to the September 2011 home price expectations survey of 111 leading housing economists and experts sponsored by MacroMarkets LLC. MORE As more foreclosures come to the market at discounted prices, there will be greater downward pressure on all housing values. BUYER 6 Steps to Home Ownership SELLER 38 Tips to Increase Value AT HOME Productive Space Ron Goldstein MBA, EcoBroker, QSC phone: (312)264-5846 mobile: (312)771-7190 listing update Featured Properties 3247 South May Street 3225 South May Street 3157 South Racine Avenue 4953 Oakton Street FOR AROUND-THE-HOUSE PROJECTS, I'D RATHER: DO IT MYSELF HIRE A PROFESSIONAL BARTER WITH SOMEONE I KNOW IGNORE IT AND MAYBE IT WILL GO AWAY Featured Videos How to Buy a Home Cozy Family Room Start Composting