This Home Sale Tax Rule Started in 1997 and Never Changed. Here Is Why That Matters

This Home Sale Tax Rule Started in 1997 and Never Changed. Here Is Why That Matters

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Published on: 09/06/2026

The capital gains home sale break was set in 1997 and never updated for inflation. Here is why that matters for longtime sellers in Naperville and Aurora.

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What Is Capital Gains Tax When You Sell a Home? A Simple Guide for Illinois Sellers

What Is Capital Gains Tax When You Sell a Home? A Simple Guide for Illinois Sellers

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Published on: 09/06/2026

Worried about taxes when you sell your Illinois home? Here is a simple guide to capital gains tax for sellers in Naperville, Aurora, and the western suburbs.

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Off-Market Listings: 3 Myths Western Suburbs Buyers and Sellers Should Stop Believing

Off-Market Listings: 3 Myths Western Suburbs Buyers and Sellers Should Stop Believing

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Published on: 09/06/2026

Off-market homes are pitched as exclusive deals. Here are 3 myths buyers and sellers in Naperville, Illinois should stop believing, and what really matters.

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Before You List in the Western Suburbs: 5 Things That Actually Move Your Sale Price

Before You List in the Western Suburbs: 5 Things That Actually Move Your Sale Price

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Published on: 08/06/2026

Before you list in Naperville, Aurora, or Plainfield, Illinois, these 5 low cost moves actually raise your sale price. Here is what to do first.

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Down Payment Help in Illinois: Programs First-Time Buyers Don't Know Exist

Down Payment Help in Illinois: Programs First-Time Buyers Don't Know Exist

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Published on: 08/06/2026

You probably do not need 20 percent down. Here are Illinois down payment assistance programs first time buyers in Naperville and Aurora often miss.

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What Today's Mortgage Rates Really Mean for Buyers in the Western Suburbs

What Today's Mortgage Rates Really Mean for Buyers in the Western Suburbs

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Published on: 05/06/2026

Rates are in the mid 6 percent range. Here is what that really means for buyers in Naperville, Aurora, and the western suburbs of Chicago, and how to win now.

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