Buyers

Inspection Repair Requests in Northwest Indiana: Seller Playbook

Kimberly Genovese

Published on: 17/10/2026

Northwest Indiana buyers have a short inspection window to ask for repairs or credits. Here's how sellers respond without losing the deal or the price.

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First-Time Buyers in Yorkville Need Preapproval First

Steve Roake

Published on: 15/10/2026

Learn why preapproval is crucial for first-time buyers in Yorkville, what it should include, and how IHDA assistance can help.

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NWI Property Tax Changes: What Buyers and Sellers Face

Kimberly Genovese

Published on: 13/10/2026

Indiana's SEA 1 phases out the standard homestead deduction and adds a $300 credit. Here's how it changes Lake and Porter County buyer and seller math.

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Chicago Closing Costs Explained for Buyers

Steve Roake

Published on: 12/10/2026

Learn about the various components of closing costs in Chicago, including city transfer taxes and how they differ from suburban transactions.

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