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Featured Chicago Open Houses
The weather is supposed to warm up this weekend (and by "warm up" I mean breaking 34 degrees!). Hey, we'll take anything above freezing these days – especially when there is a bunch of great Dream Town open houses to visit! Check out the schedule ...
Chicago to Memphis Tour Raises Funds for St. Jude
The LocalTourist.com travels with singer/songwriter David Kav as he works his way from Chicago to Memphis, playing shows and raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Kav's efforts are captured on blog posts, YouTube videos and Twitte...
Is It Smart to Take My Chicago Home Off the Market For the Holidays?
The holidays are a busy time of year for everyone. And, as a homeowner trying to sell your place, you've got a lot on your plate. But before taking down that For Sale sign, consider the reasons it's a smart idea to keep your property up for sale rig...
Featured Chicago Open Houses
Some rarely available properties are part of this weekend's open house tour. Ever pictured yourself living in an historic residence amidst architecturally significant buildings? If so, you may want to visit Dream Town's listing in Old Town on Sunday...
Aggressive 30 Year Fixed Rates on Jumbo Loans
Thirty-year, fixed-rate mortgages matched their historic low of 4.78% last week, a figure likely to generate more new home purchases and refinancing activity. Additionally, both the fifteen-year and the five-year ARM rates dropped to all time lows....
December\'s Biggest Holiday Sale of Them All!
December is a discouraging month for many sellers with homes on the market. Showings slow down as folks shop and prepare for the holidays. Especially with highly motivated sellers, a showing that becomes an offer in December really gets their attent...

