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Barry, Zach, and Alec were LIVE for another episode of the Townstone Financial Show. The boys discuss if Zach is truly fearful or if he puts on an act for the audience’s sake (spoiler: he's fearful!). Special guests include short-sale expert Sharon Bus (of the Bus Team) and the best real estate attorney in the state of IL, Frank Pellegrini. Watch On Facebook Remember to visit Townstone.com to fill out a FREE consultation and get in touch with one of our experts.

Have a bankruptcy or short sale we tell you how and when you can purchase a new home. Reverse mortgage confusion, we explain how they work. Rates are increasing, is the end in sight? We're talking with window and doors expert Justin Bartley President of Next Door and Window. Why is it so hard to shop for a mortgage? Remember to visit Townstone.com to your next home purchase or refinance. Watch On Facebook

Looking for a home via the internet, what do you need to be careful of? Is a picture worth a thousand words or can a home video or picture really tell the entire story? The Townstone Financial Show tells you what to look for and that you must go into the home and see it in person. Second, can you put down 3%, 3.5%, or receive your entire down payment with a gift, or do you need 20%? Next, Frank Pellegrini of Prairie Title talks social media and how it can BOTH help and hurt you. Lastly, a caller wants to know if a home equity line is the way to go or a new 30 year fixed when he needs a lot of money for home improvements. Watch on Facebook Mortgage questions? Visit townstone.com and fill out a free consultation.

New research from Charles Schwab shows that 3 in 5 Americans live paycheck to paycheck. How can you help yourself out of this vicious cycle? With mortgage rates hitting 7-year highs, is any relief in sight? What does this mean for the Real Estate market in general? Join Zach and Mark, Frank Pellegrini of Prairie Title/Pellegrini&Cristiano, and Kris Nowak of Castline Properties on this can't-miss episode of the Townstone Financial Show. Watch On Facebook Want to speak to an expert Loan Officer after the show? Visit Townstone.com and fill out a FREE consultation.

Townstone Financial Show Memorial Day Weekend Edition! Let's remember the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. Today we talk about VA loans and how easy they are for our Vets to use. No money down 100% financing. Also, smaller banks and credit unions got a break when part of Dodd-Frank was rolled back, should you worry they will make the same mistakes as the past and go out of business? In the second half of the show we discuss looking a reviews before purchasing. Can reviews be trust, can Yelp be trusted when they decide what you see? Watch on Facebook

Happy Father's Day! Barry and Zach are LIVE recapping the week in mortgages and real estate in today's episode of the Townstone Financial Show. Kris Nowak of Castline Properties talks about a house he is fixing up and getting ready to sell. Frank Pellegrini of Prairie Title talks some retro 2008 Countrywide Financial, could we be going back in time? Want to hear about how to sell your house to your children, or how to help your child buy his first house? We have the answers. Watch On Facebook Remember to visit Townstone.com for a FREE consultation with a mortgage expert!

This week’s Townstone Financial Show on AM 560 starts out with a bang! Home mortgage rates finally taking a breather from week-over-week spikes, loan applications are up because of the tariffs our President is putting on China! Unfortunately, there is STILL a lack of home inventory making it harder to find a new home at a reasonable price, however, Barry thinks more properties are coming on the market recently, is he correct? Zach thinks the market is demanding more "starter" homes, but home-builders seem focused on only bringing $500,000+ priced new construction homes to market. Why are the laws of supply and demand FAILING the all-important housing market? Sherri Crawford [email protected] tells us what she is seeing in the market, and we discussion the privatization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae with Frank Pellegrini of Prairie Title. Could this change be bad for the average home buyer? Watch On Facebook

For the first time in 130 YEARS, more young adults live with their parents than with partners! What does this mean for the future of housing? Your #1 mortgage lender Townstone is working overtime to reverse this frightening trend! Watch On Facebook Remember to fill out a FREE consultation at Townstone.com or call 312-896-2100 to start your next purchase or refinance with the most trustworthy mortgage company in the country.

Did you know that the information on your homeownership and mortgage is available to the public via the county recorder’s office? Many unscrupulous companies scan these records to target homeowners with unnecessary and costly products. Do you have an adjustable home equity line? Do you even know the terms? If not, visit townstone.com today for a free consultation. You don't want to be surprised by a huge rate increase or balloon payment if you don't stay on top of the terms of your HELOC. Watch on Facebook Remember to "like" page on youtube or Facebook to subscribe to future shows. All previous episodes available on Townstone.com From our family to yours: Happy 4th of July!

Your #1 mortgage and real estate show is LIVE. Join Barry, Zach, and Alec for today's episode of the Townstone Financial Show. Maureen tells us what its like to buy a home today vs. 4 or 5 years ago, you will be surprised what she says. Jimmy, a Realtor from Baird Warner, discusses what being a Realtor is all about and why Alec loves him. Doris was not happy with the bank or the mortgage company she was working with, called Townstone and closed in 8 days, is that true? Does Townstone really value your business more than anyone else. Watch On Facebook