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Buying a home in the middle of summer can be a strategic move, but it comes with its own set of challenges and advantages. Here are some tips to help you navigate the process!

Whether you’re new to the area or native to beautiful Kankakee County, you don’t want to miss the joy and community that comes with Kankakee’s Merchant Street MusicFest!

Happy Summer! Looking to sell?

Selling a house in the summer can be a strategic choice due to the high number of potential buyers available during this season - especially those with families looking to relocate before their children begin school in the fall.

To maximize your chances of a successful sale, consider the following:

The best way to improve your credit score is simple, but not always that easy: Reduce your debt.

Paying off your credit cards, or at least paying them down substantially, will not only increase your credit score, but having less debt will probably be more satisfying than a great credit score. And not using your credit cards anymore and paying off the balances is easier said than done.

But there are smaller, easier steps that can improve a credit score. Here are six:

House sizes have come a long way from 1973 when the average home was 1,660 square feet. The average in 2015 was 2,687 square feet, and since then home sizes have fluctuated, according to the economy, mortgage interest rates, and overall affordability. The question is – how much space do you really need?