#Home Price

[realproperty101]

How to Secure the Best Price for Your Dream Home

Negotiating the price of a home is a crucial skill for any homebuyer. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, the art of negotiation can significantly impact the cost of your dream home. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore expert strategies on how to negotiate the best price for a home, empowering you to secure a deal that aligns with your budget and expectations. 1.…

[realprop101]

"The Art of Home Buying: Timing, Equity, and Financial Wisdom"

They say your mortgage should be 25% or 1 weeks income. Don’t have it, buy with friends. Live with parents, don’t be house poor.   The realm of real estate is a dynamic landscape, where decisions are steeped in the complexities of timing, equity, and financial wisdom. The allure of waiting for ideal market conditions is a siren’s call for many prospective homebuyers. Still, the journey to…

[wombywoo]

business

[kmrealtygroup]

Are Chicago Real Estate Prices Dropping?

Real estate prices in major cities like Chicago have recently become a topic of discussion. In this blog, we will dive into the question, “Are Chicago real estate prices dropping?” and explore the factors that may influence the trends for Chicago real estate prices in the upcoming year, including predictions on prices for 2023.

Factors Influencing Real Estate Prices in Chicago

Economic Situation

Primarily, in any location, including Chicago, real estate prices are affected by the city’s economic situation. With job opportunities and a vibrant local economy, demand for housing increases and prices tend to rise. It’s essential to keep an eye on Chicago’s overall economic health.

Inventory Levels

“For Sale” inventory levels also impact prices in Chicago. When there’s a low supply of available properties, prices increase due to higher competition. Conversely, a surplus of properties can lead to lower prices as a result of an excessive supply.

Population Growth

Population growth in Chicago directly impacts the demand for housing. As more people move to the city, the need for homes rises, leading to increased competition and potentially higher prices.

Monitoring population trends is crucial for predicting the property market direction.

Current Trends in Chicago Real Estate Prices

At the moment, Chicago’s real estate market shows mixed signals. Some experts suggest a slight cooling in certain neighborhoods, while others see stability or even growth.

Neighborhood Variations

Variations exist between different neighborhoods in the target Location. Real estate prices may drop in some regions while rising in others. It’s essential to evaluate neighborhood-specific data when searching for properties in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs.

Affordability Index

Affordability levels can impact the city’s real estate prices. As housing becomes less affordable for the average person, the demand for homes may lessen, eventually causing prices to fall.

Interest Rates

Mortgage interest rates play a crucial role in the Target Location real estate market. High interest rates reduce purchasing power, potentially leading to a drop in property prices.

On the other hand, low interest rates often result in more buyers, supporting higher real estate prices.

Chicago Real Estate Prices in 2023: What to Expect

Predicting future real estate prices isn’t an easy task. However, some factors may potentially influence the prices of properties in Chicago in 2023.

Economic Recovery

The global pandemic impacted the economy in many areas, and Chicago was not an exception. As the economic recovery picks up, predicting future real estate prices becomes challenging, especially two years down the road.

The growth and diversification of Chicago’s industries could influence housing demand and supply.

Gentrification

Gentrification in Chicago has been a well-documented phenomenon. Historically, gentrified neighborhoods experience real estate price increases. It’s vital to analyze trends and patterns in gentrification to predict how it may affect real estate prices in 2023.

Continued Urbanization

Urbanization trends suggest that cities like Chicago will continue to grow, potentially increasing demand for housing. With an increase in demand, it’s possible that real estate prices could rise in the future.

In conclusion, the answer to the question, “Are Chicago real estate prices dropping?” is not a simple “yes” or “no.” Factors such as the economic situation, inventory levels, and population growth all have a direct impact on real estate prices in this vibrant city.

While some may argue that certain neighborhoods potentially experience a slight decline in property prices, others may maintain stability or growth. As for predicting real estate prices for 2023 and next year, professionals should closely monitor economic recovery, gentrification, and urbanization trends.

Ultimately, thorough research and understanding of the complexities of real estate in Chicago will help investors make better decisions.

Schedule a free consultation with KM Realty Group LLC’s real estate agents using our online form or give us a call now at (312) 283–0794!

[hinamie]

brighter days ahead

[is-this-yuri]

help me move out of my tiny car and into a vehicle like this!

i'm disabled and homeless, and while i'm in the process of getting approved for disability, i need more safety and stability.

with a larger vehicle like these, i could have enough space to install a kitchen, bed, electricity, shower, etc, and essentially make a home out of it. if you've ever wanted to help house a homeless person, please consider donating to my fundraiser!

the goal is 10k, but vehicles like this sell for much cheaper! as soon as i can, i'll purchase a suitable vehicle and start the project immediately. i'll use whatever i don't spend buying the vehicle for maintenence it might need, the tools and materials i'll need to convert it, plus the legal stuff surrounding registration, first year of insurance, etc. anything still left after that will be used to just allow me to live longer and have a safety net while i get income.

this is something i've been dreaming of for a long time, and as the housing market gets crazier i've realized it's probably the only way i'll have a stable home. i've been researching this project for years and i'll have some helping hands, so your money will be used well to create a home for me.

we're on pace to get me into a van by the end of summer or early autumn, and i could finish the conversion before it starts snowing! this is way sooner than i ever expected. please consider donating, and/or boost this post to keep up the momentum!

GFM

$733/10k

[batcavescolony]

Tim: I love Christmas

Jason: did your parents celebrate with you or something?

Tim: no, but while at boarding school my roommate wanted to watch Home Alone and I just loved the idea.

Steph: oh this will be fun

Tim: so I forged my parents signature and signed myself out. Took a cab home and set trapps all throughout my house. Now that was fun but I wanted to whole experience so I hired two goons to break into my house.

Jason: what the fuck?

Tim: they didn't get permanently hurt, I wasn't cruel. I did give them payment and obviously I didn't want my parents knowing so I just let them go after. It's was fun

Steph: sounds like you.

Tim: hey, we should do that! We have better training and traps! It could be Family bonding!

Steph: YES!

Jason: ...that does sound fun. I'm game.

[klaart]

Home Depot AU🔨🦺

This was all a joke but the reactions I’m getting,, I’ll probably turn this into something more🤔

EDIT: So it begins…

Edit 2: so it’s never going to happen lol

[ryllen]

do u know that even the size of the different size of vegetables at another country amazed me because from where i came from they are all smaller and scrawnier

[mikichko]

pairing: tf141 x reader cw: mentions of past trauma, mentions of body image issues a/n: no clue what this is. i just suddenly remembered that I can't fall asleep in open spaces, especially with other people around and this spawned. as always a massive thank you to xavi, @buttdumplin , for his wonderful encouragement. 💕

you'd forgotten what a safe cozy home felt like. it'd been stripped from you long ago.

had lost sense of how pliant a body without tension could become, how slowly a heart could beat. or how the edges of a home were meant to be warm, not cold and constrictive. you'd even had the sense of comfort stripped from clothing you loved so much, outfits stuck on a looping cycle so that you could walk past mirrors without cringing. even in an empty house, you'd been unable to sleep with your door open. always fighting an impending sense of doom until you firmly closed it shut. it'd been your reality for so long that you'd resigned yourself from the idea that it could ever change.

and yet, here you are, eyes fighting to stay open as your head rests in kyle's lap. his fingers trace patterns absentmindedly on the exposed skin of your hip, your oversized sleep pants sagging just enough for his fingers to gain access. in the background, a soft melody flows out of the kitchen, intermixed with john and johnny's ongoing dinner discussion as they prep together. it blends nicely with the soft noise of the tv and the sound of thread being pulled through fabric as simon works diligently on his stitches. kyle murmurs softly to simon, who hums back a response too low for your fuzzy brain to make out.

you don't remember ever feeling like this before. sleepiness overtaking your body the same way your body soaks the heat up in the room, at a slow and gradual pace. the quiet conversation right above your head, the white noise of the tv, the clinking of plates, and occasional deep laughter that floats from the kitchen lulls you into a state of tranquility that your body's unfamiliar with. it's like your body becomes aware in that moment that there's no need to hold the tension any longer, there's nothing to be guarding against. at least not when you have four guards of your own surrounding you. so the tension leaks out of you, anxiety going with it, as your body becomes warmer and your body sinks into both kyle and the couch just a little more.

it's not long before the noise muffles and you're washed away into a dreamless sleep.

who knows how long you float in that state of warm blissful rest. at times you feel slight brushes against your skin, nothing alarming enough for your body to jolt awake but the whisper of something. maybe you dream it. soft, loving fingers on your skin to comfort you into a deeper state of relaxation. real or not, it helps as your body becomes soft and pliant against kyle.

sometime later, you'll wake up with your legs on john's lap, his warm hand wrapped around your ankle and rubbing the skin there in slow circles. kyle hand's is still on your hip, resting there as his fingers make small indents into the soft skin there while his thumb strokes your skin soothingly. simon continues to stitch, the sound of his pulls much shorter now as his thread has changed not just in color but length as well. johnny sits on the floor in front of the couch, legs outstretched under the coffee table murmuring softly at the tv as the truth seekers find alfie's soul trapped in the number station.

you're still fuzzy around the edges and can't help the laugh that escapes you at alfie's reaction to the creation of prawn cocktail crisps. you watch johnny's head turn to you as kyle huffs out a laugh above you, john squeezes your ankle, and simon looks up from his work to smile softly at you.

"have a good nap love?" johnny's cheek smushes into the cushion as he grins at you. he looks so soft you can't help but reach a hand out to confirm he's as soft as he looks. his grin widens, nuzzling into your hand and you hum back in approval.

john chuckles, fingers work their way up your leg rubbing at the muscle there, "plate in the kitchen for you sprout. ready whenever you want it."

simon doesn't let you answer. he's already traced the lines of your body, inspected the way you blink slowly as you fight to stay in this small moment of consciousness. "still needs more lie-down cap. barely keeping those eyes open."

john and johnny chuckle at your valiant attempt to look more awake but it only accentuates the sleepiness in your blinks. you feel kyle's hand lift off your hip, whining at its absence and turning your face into his thigh seeking more warmth.

his hand finds your cheek, fingers stroking the skin softly as he murmurs down to you, "go on sweetheart, we got you."

you turn your cheek towards his touch, humming happily as your eyes flutter shut. the soft sounds of truth seekers lull you back into your sleepy state, your breath evening out once again. the last thing you feel before slipping back into a blissful state of rest is the press of soft lips and a scratchy beard against your forehead.

[emporium]

Pants are important (and on sale right now for $40)

Pants are important. They are the foundation of human civilization. They are the only thing that separates us from animals. Have you ever seen a Panda Bear wear pants? What about a fish? Didn't think so.

Pants not only keep us warm but out of trouble. Today, go to work or school or outside without pants and see how long it takes for someone to get upset and try to get you in trouble.

Our sweatpants were overpriced. We paid too much for them (cough, cought, custom woven tag) which pushed the retail price too high. That won't happen again.

I'm sure there are those among you saying I'd never buy those, they have the word "tumblr" on them. I'd say if people are staring at your pants that carefully, carefully enough to read that it says tumblr you need to get the heck out of there.

I've put the pants on sale for $40, which is basically our cost. I'd much rather see them out in the world keeping your phone safe and warm than on my shelf judging me for being such a terrible marketer and not being able to sell them.

Edit: Here is the sizing chart, sorry for not including it. HT to @cursedbekoi for finding a sizing chart was was actually useful instead of the one I originally posted.

[temeyes]

took the three of them to our outing today! the Bois had fun!

[horsechestnut]

Anyway, if you're a fan of Bruce and Steph having a father/daughter relationship you should probably go read about Oliver and Mia.

[cod-dump]

*Price and Graves coming back home after Graves picked up Price from the airport*

Price: Why is Nik pouting?

Graves: I put on a animal documentary for him to watch then I went and took a nap so I could pick you up earlier

Price:

Graves: It took him three hours before he realized I put it on to distract him so I could sleep in peace

Nik, from the living room: I’M YOUR PARTNER NOT A TODDLER

Price: Why didn’t I think of doing that before? Could’ve gotten so much done without a certain distraction

Nik: JOHN

[venomgaia]

KROMERPEDE......I made her in a sudden daze you can get her as a sticker on redbubble!

[auspicioustidings]

Graves who sends a package to the 141, an apology all wrapped in a bow. It would have been better if it was a fucking bomb because when they find a girl inside the box they aren't equipped to deal with it.

She's well trained, all gussied up with a collar and pretty, lacy underwear that hides absolutely nothing. So eager to please, blinking awake, smiling and immediately in a pretty stress position with her ass on her ankles and her knees splayed wide.

And they can't take advantage. They shouldn't. They're the good guys, they don't use girls who have been fucking broken into little sex dolls. It's sick that they're getting hard from the sight. Price hurriedly covers her up with his jacket, tells her it's ok now and that she'll be looked after. She just smiles because of course they'll look after her. She has absolute blind trust in her new masters as she has been taught to. If they hurt her, then it's only to help her in a way her little mind can't understand.

It's torture of the worst kind. She wants to please, wants to warm Gaz's cock while he is sitting playing video games as his dolly, wants to rim Soap out in the showers to help him while he's stroking out some tension as his obedient toy, wants to cook a full roast dinner dressed for Price and offer herself up to give him babies as his perfect little wife, wants to give Ghost a place to put all that anger and violence he's itching to unleash as his stupid fucking slut. And every time they have to gently stop her, have to look into those big doe eyes as she apologises for not being good enough, not being worthy enough.

She screams and cries bloody murder anytime they try to get her off of base, get her into a place that can try and undo all of that conditioning. It's bad enough that the doctors say they can't take her, not without keeping her drugged into unconsciousness the whole time. They need to try and help her, need to keep attempting to get through to the human underneath the doll. Once they do that then there's a chance she could recover and handle being away from them.

They're good men, but it's just such a stressful job. They're good men, but it's really quite cruel to not let her earn the praise she wants so desperately. They're good men, but it's rude to not accept a gift. They're good men, right up until they aren't.