Chicagoland Real Estate Blog

Attention Landlords – Preparing your rental property doesn’t need to be complicated and/or expensive. To attract quality renters, you just need a clean rental that shows well.   How much time and money should you spend on updating your rental investment? – In every area across the country, there ...

Have you stopped running to the mailbox since all you get are bills? – Tired of calling the utility company to see why your bill increased? As you probably know, trying to contest a utility bill usually ends up being a waste of time. Ever notice that you are rarely entitled to a refund? -- The go...

 Tired of those 50 year old bushes which now hide your home? – Maybe you have a driveway that looks like the bottom of a dried up lake? – Interested in selling your home but it looks like a foreclosure from the front? Improving your home’s curb appeal doesn’t need to break the bank. – It can cost...

  Are you on the fence about buying a home? -- Buying your first home can be a fun experience if you have the right real estate agent. – Also, low down payment programs are available, interest rates are still low, home values are trending up, and short sales are no longer saturating the market.  ...

How Landlords Can Avoid Nightmare Tenants   Are you a landlord who has had the pleasure of chasing a tenant every month for rent? -- Or maybe you are consistently asked to “repair” the clogged toilet or “fix” the burnt out light bulb?   Income properties (especially multi-unit properties) make gr...

Income properties have consistently proven to be excellent long-term real estate investments.   Where else will renters buy your real estate investment for you within 10 years? – For example, if you purchase a $150,000 3 bedroom ranch and charge $1,500/month for 10 years, you will have $150,000 i...

Are you preparing your home to sell or rent? -- Painting your home, rental income property, or commercial space can be stressful but doesn’t need to be.   Throw away all those paint swatches! -- All you need are neutral colors such as Light Sand, Beige, or Light Grey. -- By painting with light ne...