Image: BigstockIn a recent video, RealtyTrac Vice President Daren Blomquist outlined some of the reasons this year is a good one to sell including: stronger demand from buyers; less competition from other sellers, particularly those with distressed properties; and higher home prices. Watch the video and read more extensive coverage from NAR’s Daily Real Estate News.

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Rockford’s future a selling point in real estate market – Rockford Register Star

5 things to consider before buying a home – Chicago Tribune