Real Estate Revealed

“What’s a 203K HUD Loan?”. Do you know that, with a 203K FHA Loan, you can have your new home purchase remodeled or repaired? What are the Advantages of a 203K Loan? Did you know that this Construction Loan only requires a 3.5% down payment?!… and Not 20 to 30% like many banks? Nicole Lambros, […]

“Are your property Taxes Too High?” Do you know how to reduce them? Are you taking all the exemptions that you are entitled? Is your house accurately reported in the County records? Anne Schwab, Certified Financial Planner & Author. “Who doesn’t want their taxes lowered?” Barton DeLacy, a Commercial Real Estate Consultant, member from ICAP, […]

“My 9 Favorite Investing Tips” by Anne Schwab, Certified Financial Planner and Author of her latest book “Money Matters Made Simple” Anne says: “Don’t Pay Attention to Tips”. Anne Schwab sheds light on the Myths vs Realty for “Investment Tips”; Myths vs Reality about Real Estate Appraisals. Do you know that when it comes to […]

What’s the Truth about your Credit Score? Are they always Accurate? Does age, race and religion affect your score? Does where you live affect your credit score? Does pulling your own credit check often, lower your score? Does a higher income = a higher score? Top 10 Myths vs Reality about credit scores, with Nicole […]

What’s Really the Truth about Short Sales and Foreclosures? How long does it take? Do you walk away debt free? Does it affect your credit? Do you know who wrote and teaches this course? Nancy Freeman, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Joliet, Author and Instructor. Do you know what are the “5 Pitfall Mistakes”, that “Delays your […]

Is now really a good time to buy or refinance? Have mortgage companies eased back on their very strict underwriting guidelines for credit scores? Did you hear about the new Fannie Mae “ready Buyer Education Program”, that could result in up to $4500 in savings to a buyer? Nicole Lambros, Branch Manager of Academy Mortgage […]

Do you know what a Land Trust “really is?” Does a Land Trust really keep your ownership private? Do Land Trusts “help you in any way”, as a form of Asset Protection? and what are the other Benefits of a Land Trust? Assistant Vice President, Trust Counsel, Julia Mehzer, from Chicago Title Land Trust Company. […]

Are all Financial Advisers the same? You hear so many on the radio every week! How can you tell if a financial adviser is “Competent, has Integrity and can be Trusted?” What about their Credentials, Experience and Compensation plans? Anne Schwab, Certified Financial Planner and Author reveals the Myths vs Reality! Home Warranties. What are […]

Income Taxes and Real Estate: What is Deductible. What’s the Real Benefits of Home Ownership?  Myths vs Reality are uncovered by Real Estate Revealed’s very own, Anne Schwab, Certified Financial Planner and Author! “What should I do to get my home ready for an appraisal?  Is there anything I should have available for the appraiser? Most  […]

“Do you know the Top 5 Problems caused by Over Pricing a home?” – Betsy Loeb, expert Realtor from Baird & Warner; “Do you know if Rental Real Estate is a Good idea or a Bad idea now?” – Anne Schwab, Certified Financial Planner & Author. Rick Hiton, President of ICAP, representing Illinois Appraiser’s Updates