Homeownership Still Builds Your Wealth

In comparison with renters, Champaign Illinois home owners have much greater household wealth according to the NAR.

Owners wealth exceeds that of renters by a factor of 50-to-1. The main difference is of course home equity.

Even in slower markets, equity increases significantly over time.  Home ownership continues to remain the biggest store of wealth for the typical household.

The interest rates are remaining quite competitive and Champaign Ilinois home prices are stable.

What better time to purchase a home than the present?

Contact me today directly (217) 840-9604 for more information about purchasing a new home in the Champaign - Urbana Illinois area.

Champaign Illinois real estate - Home Safety and security

home keys small Champaign Illinois real estate Home Safety and securityWith the economy in the state it is today it is not surprising that we are seeing a rise in the crime rates. What can you do to protect yourself and your family?

A Security System installed in your home could save you from losing all those prized possessions and irreplaceable memoirs.

Having one could also save your lives if you were broken into while you were home. These crimes are happening in the rural areas of Illinois as well as Illinois cities and urban areas.

Champaign Illinois real estate - First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

dollar sign sm Champaign Illinois real estate First Time Homebuyer Tax CreditIt is amazing to think that some consumers have not yet heard of the first-time home buyer tax credit of $8,000, but it’s true…

I just got off the phone with a new client who is excited about benefiting from this very program.

Another issue seems to be the misinformation being disseminated to the general public regarding the tax credit program.

A number of consumers have this new $8,000 tax credit confused with the old tax credit of $7,500.  The two big differences with the $8,000 tax credit versus the $7,500 tax credit are the repayment stipulation and the date with which you must purchase a property.

Champaign Illinois Real Estate - Spring is almost here!

Spring weather is just around the corner and what better time to ramp up the Open Houses!  Statistics show that 48% of the people that visit open houses actually end up purchasing a home, so why not be the Realtor that helps them with that purchase?

Attract as many people as you can to your open house. Not only will this give more exposure to the listing that you are selling, but will also get more people into your database for future clients. Put up directional signs on every corner with balloons and at least a couple of signs in the yard with balloons to attract attention to even the drive by buyers.

Champaign IL real estate - Video Listings

We here at Littlefield Homes are always looking for ways to serve our clients needs in a progressive manner. Buyers and sellers need and want better opportunities to view properties, so that they can make a more informed real estate decision, hence Video Listings.

Video listing allow you to view features of the homes through a video tour, much like a virtual tour. I believe the difference that a video listing  is a quicker way to check out homes. Home buyers have told us that they prefer looking at video listings or snapshots of homes. We certainly want to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. When searching for homes in Champaign IL don’t forget to visit littlefieldhomes.com.  When you get to our home page then click on featured listings then exclusive listing and that should take you there.

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