Pizza or Chinese for dinner? Rent or purchase? Drive or walk? Living in 2017 means making choices what to do with your time and money. Zach and Alec discuss the economic concept of opportunity costs and how it applies to you. You're probably already doing many of these things without even knowing it! Watch On Facebook

Zach and Alec take the reigns this week with another killer show. We had Joe from On Target Home Inspection discussing how property SELLERS can prep their houses for sale. Mark Weil, financial planning extraordinaire, explains 529 college savings plans and why it's something you should consider when saving for future college expenses.  Cori Bus of the Bus Realty Team takes us to school on a couple short-sale properties she's selling. Finally, Frank Pellegrini joined us for our new "Being Frank with Frank" segment discussing why you should always read the disclosures when purchasing a property governed by a homeowner's association. Cook County Soda Tax lawsuit was thrown out and the boys aren't too happy that their next cola purchase will cost more $$$. Watch on Facebook

The credit box is starting to open up for borrowers who have been denied loans since 2008.  Self employed, had a short sale or foreclosure?  The first segment of the show has some new mortgage programs that could help you buy or refinance a house or even purchase property as an investor.  In the second segment Mike Delmonte of @properies talks appraisal and gives us a market update about the northern suburbs.  Then Kris Nowak, of Casteline Properties tells us how he won yet another bidding war for a Townstone client, and Frank Pellegrini of Prairie Title gives us his tip of the week which you won't want to miss. Watch On Facebook

Home Values are higher than ever, but don't let it discourage you because interest rates are still low. More renters today than 1965! Watch On Facebook

9 Things Buyers Regret Overlooking in a Home (brought to you by Realtor.com) Watch On Facebook

Zach and Alec took over the reins of the Townstone Financial Show while Barry was out winning the 9U Oz Park Baseball Championship.  They luckily had Real Estate expert Kristofer Nowak from Castline Properties to help them with the tricky subject of home inspections when Joe Ziolkowski of On Target Home Inspections called in.   Jorge Vega from New Avenue Realty called in to tell us what was happening on the south side of Chicago as it pertained to inventory of new homes for sale.  Then Sharon Bus from the Bus Team explained how short sales are working these days and finally our number one real estate attorney Frank Pellegrini of Prairie title talked about closing funds and wire transfer fraud.  It was one of the most entertaining and interesting shows of the year so give it a listen you won’t be disappointed. Watch On Facebook

The guys discuss why an adjustable rate mortgage be the perfect loan for you. Watch on Facebook

The guys discuss how cash out refinances can save you hundreds of dollars per month. Watch on Facebook

The mortgage experts have the answers to what happens if you are in a bidding war and the final price ends up being above the appraised value.  Gone bankrupt in the past, Alec talks about a new program that can help get you into a home sooner than you think.  Kris Nowak of Casteline explains how he is a master of the art of negotiations which gives all his clients an edge on securing the house they want.   Last but not least,  Frank Pellegrini of Prairie Title gives his expert opinion on how Illinois' budget battle will affect your pocket book, schools, and house value, you can't afford to miss this show.  Plus Zach tells everyone how happy he is to pay higher taxes! Watch on Facebook

The boys discuss how it is possible to purchase a house with a rental contingency. Watch on Facebook