Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Mabel asks for a realistic forecast of when the housing market will bounce back. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, in a follow-up question to last week's, a reader named Barry asks if the deficiency in a short sale can be held against both parties on the title if one of them is bankrupt. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Barry asks for advice on the potential liability to repay the difference between the short-sale proceeds and mortgage balance due. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, Bob from Winnetka asks whether or not he got a deal on his home, which he bought without an agent. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, Sherry asks about garnering more buyer interest in a home with seemingly great appeal. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, Mandy from the Loop asks about the factors that can influence the decision to rent or buy a home. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, Stephanie from the Northwest Side asks whether she should save for a down payment or opt for alternate loans and pay private mortgage interest. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, Vanessa from the South Loop asks for first-time homebuyers' resources in the Chicago area. Read more
