Tammy Sartain's blog

Here in Illinois weather definitely affects buyers and sellers.  Cold, windy or sunny days can make the phone ring or not.  55 degrees and sunny on January 31st - WOW.  Will we see an early spring selling season?  I think we might.  Get prepared sellers, April might be our summer and February might be our spring. 

Assessed Value vs. Market Value - Assessed value is the valuation placed on property by a public tax assessor for purposes of taxation. It is not the same as Fair Market Value. Fair Market Value is the agreed upon price between a willing and informed buyer and a willing and informed seller under usual and ordinary circumstances. There is nothing ordinary about todays market.  More than ever...Consult a Realtor.