Blogs

Your Source For All Your Home Selling Insights

Welcome to our Blogs Page, where you'll find a wealth of information and insights into the world of real estate in Chicago and surrounding areas. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or simply interested in the local housing market, our blogs are here to educate and inspire you.

5 Things To Create a Successful Career Buying, Rehabbing, & Selling Properties

Have you ever been curious about flipping houses? Maybe you watch those fun flipping shows on HGTV. I know we do! Well, I hate to break it to you, but TV only shows part of the story. Rehabbing homes for a profit comes with a LOT of moving parts. And it’s vital to have certain…

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What To Know About Permits & Inspections In NW Chicago

Recently, we were fortunate enough to be included in an awesome local real estate investor podcast called Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. Hosts Mark Ainley of GC Realty & Development and Tom Shallcross did a really good job of getting to the crux of certain factors rehabbers & builders encounter in Chicago, such as how…

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5 Reasons to Sell Your House As-Is in Chicago

Do you need to sell your house in ? For homes that need updates, remodeling, or total rehabbing, standard real estate sales listings are not necessarily the best option to sell for a fair price. Some homeowners are not financially or physically able to carry out the necessary work to compete on the market. Others…

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How to Sell Your House in Chicago in 4 Simple Steps

Are you ready to sell your house right now? Listing with a real estate agent who places the house on the MLS is not always the best answer to sell your house. Often burdened with obstacles that prevent them from moving forward with the traditional listing process, homeowners must seek other options to sell their…

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Inherited A House From A Loved One?

Death Is Never Convenient. I lost my mama in 2018. She was my best friend. I was left in charge of her will, distributing all of her assets, and making sure everything was done according to her wishes. Being an only child you’d think that would make the whole process easier. Well let me tell…

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Need to Sell Your House Fast in Chicago IL?

Preparing your house for sale on the market means ensuring it is in tip-top shape. Unless you are selling it as-is, cleaning, repairs, home inspections, appraisals, and mortgage contingencies are all factors which you will have to deal with in order to get to the closing table. It’s very tempting to think HGTV shows are…

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Flipping Houses Isn’t For The Faint of Heart

Make no mistake, though, you need to have a heart to make it in this business. Get an inside look at how we turned this extreme hoarder house into a dream home! Click to watch our YouTube video. Especially when you’re dealing with distressed properties and people losing their houses to bankruptcy and foreclosure. In times…

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