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What You Need to Know Selling a rental property is a different and somewhat more difficult process than selling thehome you live in. However, when there are tenants in that rental property, selling it becomeseven harder. The presence of tenants in a rental home that is for sale adds another layer ofcomplexity to an already … Continued

So sorry to hear that but let us help you. Modern Times Homes has been buying and selling Illinois houses for many years and we helped clients, like you, when they no longer could afford to keep their house.  Life is full of surprises, bad ones and good ones, and they usually come when we … Continued

This is often the case when we move from place to another. Especially, when we move from one state or country to another. People usually have a hard time adjusting to a new environment, new school, new job, new house. This is not an easy process to go through, but you have to give yourself … Continued

It’s easy! Modern Times Homes has been buying and selling properties in Rockford and all-around Illinois for a while, and we learned a thing or two about how to sell your house for top dollar. We’d love to share some tips with you. If interested, read on. Before listing your house on MLS with an … Continued

For some people inheriting a property is an opportunity for financial gain, for others it could bring additional problems. It all depends on what shape the property is in, and if there are other heirs involved.  If the property is in a bad shape, you would be responsible to fix the property. It could cost … Continued

Well, Modern Times Homes has seen it all and would be more than happy to assist you with a sale. What exactly is a hoarder house? It is a property that has been overfilled with different personal and collective belonging by the homeowners; it could be clothes, free stuff, old furniture, arts and crafts, books … Continued

We buy properties that need a lot of work; particular houses that won’t sell on MLS-the more traditional way. Usually when homeowners decide that they are ready to sell  the house, they start looking for a real estate agent. When the real estate agent comes and checks our property, they usually have a list of … Continued

During the Covid 19 pandemic homeowners were able to apply for the mortgage forbearance. You had two options; either to stop your payments for the time of the pandemic or reduce your payments. It all depended on individual situations and mortgage lenders options. Modern Times Homes did their own research, and this is what we … Continued

Modern Times Homes has been in the real estate business for many years, but this is the first time we see a huge spike in rising rents across the country.  “Rental prices across the country have been rising for months, but lately the increases have been sharper and more widespread, forcing millions of Americans to … Continued

Well, it is normal that we get bored and tired of our surroundings. One always seeks change to feel alive again. When it comes to renovating or decorating, a person never stays satisfied. There is always something that could get improved. Most of us decide on house projects when we are in the spring season; … Continued

No problem, Modern Times Homes is more than happy to give you some advice, that we learned from experience from being in this business for a long period of time. When buying a first place you are probably super excited, but also nervous at the same time, because you have no idea how the process … Continued

Before you even decide to go house shopping, a good idea would be to make a list of what you are looking for in your dream house. Take a pen and paper, and start writing, how many square footages, how many bathrooms, how many bedrooms? Modern Times Homes has been buying and selling Rockford (and … Continued

Curb appeal is very important, when, in fact, it gives the potential homebuyers their first impression. If it looks nice from the outside, it must look nice inside. While selling your Rockford house, you want to make it inviting from the outside in order to sell fast. Modern Times Homes have been buying and selling … Continued

Our surroundings decide if we are happy or not; it could be people we spend time with, or it could be a place we live in. Modern Times Homes has been buying and selling Rockford (and surrounding area) properties for quite a while, and we worked with many homeowners who were unhappy in their houses … Continued

Having a nice driveway and large yard is a dream for most of us, but while dreaming, we usually forget how much time it takes to maintain it. Modern Times Homes has been selling and buying properties in Rockford and the surrounding area for quite some time, and we worked with many homeowners that wanted … Continued