How to get rid of private mortgage insurance (PMI)

If you put less than 20 percent down on your home with a conventional mortgage, you're probably familiar with PMI, or private mortgage insuran...

If you put less than 20 percent down on your home with a conventional mortgage, you're probably familiar with PMI, or private mortgage insuran...

You've probably heard the news that there are changes coming in terms of how real estate commissions are paid.
This might sound exciting and like a potential game-changer for you as a home seller or buyer, with headlines proclaiming things like:

One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that's starting to change.
Updated February 2025
When the rainy days of spring arrive it's a safe bet that some homeowners will have to deal with damp conditions.
Our brokers are here to offer some helpful advice for preventing and dealing with flooded basements. Here's what you need to do when the rain...
Spring is here, which means many green-thumbed Chicagoans are dreaming of the gardening season ahead. Rest assured that no matter how big or small your outdoor space may be, you have room to grow some beautiful plants.
Container gardening is a great option for smaller spaces. Anyone with a deck, patio, balcony or stoop can easily grow a thriving container garden in Chicago or try thei...