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Homebuying 101: What Happens at Closing
Welcome back to Homebuying 101. If you are just now joining us, you can read on about closing below or catch up on previous installments.
The closing, also known as settlement or escrow, is considered the final step in purchasing a home. But many first-time homebuyers aren't sure what to expect when they get to the closing table. You might be asking why sometimes it can take a while to close, who are the key players and what does a title company do? We'll answer these questions and more below.
Who Comes to a Closing?
The amount of people and nature of the closing will depend on various factors, but these are some of the most common people you can expect to see at closing:
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How to Make Your Home More Pet-Friendly
Your pets are every bit as much a part of your household as you are — but houses aren't usually designed with their four-legged residents in mind.
Here's how you can change that. Read on to learn our real estate agents' pro tips for making your home cat- and dog-friendly — and how to find the perfect pet-friendly home for your entire family.
Creating a Pet-Friendly Space
Making your home pet-friendly is for your benefit as well as your pets' well-being. It's all about keeping your canine and feline companions happy and safe while also keeping your home clean and free from damage.
- Get on their level. One of the first and easiest ways to assess your home is to approach it from your pet's perspective. Look for hazards, like expose...
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Halloween Season: Where to Take a Haunted Tour in Chicagoland
Chicago is often considered to be one of the most haunted cities in America. With Halloween right around the corner, our real estate agents are here to share their favorite haunted Chicago ghost tours this season.
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Halloween Activities Around Chicagoland
It's about to be Halloween in Chicagoland, and our real estate agents are ready to celebrate. The Windy City offers endless ways to enjoy the spookiest season — if you're searching for fun, family-friendly Halloween events in Chicagoland, you've come to the right place.
- Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns - 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Experiencing the Chicago Botanic Garden after-hours is a great way to spend a crisp fall night, and Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns offers a chance to do just that. Taking place from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm on the evenings of October 16 to 2...
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Food Festivals Happening in Chicagoland This October
Summer is often thought of as festival season in Chicago, but that doesn't mean the fun is over when the temperature starts to drop. In fact, some of the best food festivals in Chicagoland take place in the fall.
If you're in the mood to enjoy some fall festivities in Chicagoland this season, our real estate agents are here to help. These are some of the food and drink festivals we're most excited about in October!
- Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up - 1265 W Le Moyne St, Chicago, IL 60642
Every year around this time, Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up "pops up" along Le Moyne Street just west of the Chicago Ri...
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