Is Now a Good Time to Refinance My Fairview Heights Home?

posted by: George Sykes, Managing Broker, Worth Clark Realty on Wednesday March 25, 2020

With interest rates hitting all-time lows over the past few weeks, many homeowners are opting to refinance. To decide if refinancing your home is the best option for you and your family, start by asking yourself these questions:

Why do you want to refinance?

There are many reasons to refinance, but here are three of the most common ones:

Why the Stock Market Correction Probably Won't Impact Fairview Heights Home Values

posted by: George Sykes, Managing Broker, Worth Clark Realty on Tuesday March 24, 2020

With the housing crash of 2006-2008 still visible in the rear-view mirror, many are concerned the current correction in the stock market is a sign that home values are also about to tumble. What's taking place today, however, is nothing like what happened the last time. The S&P 500 did fall by over fifty percent from October 2007 to March 2009, and home values did depreciate in 2007, 2008, and 2009 – but that was because that economic slowdown was mainly caused by a collapsing real estate market and a meltdown in the mortgage market.

Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers

posted by: George Sykes, Managing Broker, Worth Clark Realty on Wednesday March 11, 2020

Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather than later in your journey:

Equity Gain Growing in Nearly Every State including Illinois

posted by: George Sykes, Managing Broker, Worth Clark Realty on Tuesday March 10, 2020

Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately, and much of the focus is on whether they're accelerating too quickly and how sustainable the growth in prices really is. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising prices, however, is the impact they have on a homeowner's equity position.

How Do You Think People Found Their New Home in 2019?

posted by: George Sykes, Managing Broker, Worth Clark Realty on Monday February 3, 2020

There is certainly a constant in life and that is, "things change". Notice not only how many home searches started in the Internet, but look at the percentage of mobile views. Very important to make sure your website is mobile ready.

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