Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Buying a home can be both an exciting and nerve wracking experience, especially if it is your first time. Many homebuyers don't comprehend the importance of having a good real estate agent. Having a great real estate agent can make this journey either a smooth one, or a complete nightmare. According to the Statistics Research De...
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
According to the Statista Research Department, the United States holds approximately 43 million rental housing units occupied by renters. We have seen a constant increase since 1975. The numbers suggest “that demand for rental housing is on the rise, and that supply is failing to keep up with it." All landlords want their ...
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Student rental property is a real estate investment niche that has become more and more popular over the last few years. Just like any other real estate investment, there are both pros and cons when investing in student rentals. If you buy in the right location (including the right city and location within the city) it can turn out ...
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
If you are a real estate investor or plan to be one, you may be aware of all the responsibilities involved. Investing in real estate, especially the property management side of things, is much more than supervising a building. It includes accounting, coordinating maintenance, inspections, cleaning, customer service, marketing, showings, e...
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
According to the PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences), with data on 93 million individual households in the USA, residential energy use accounts for roughly 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. In Chicago, many of our daily activities cause emissions of greenhouse gases; driving, burning oil or gas for home heating or using ...
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
It is safe to say that during the coronavirus pandemic, Airbnb business screeched to a halt. Its quarterly losses added up to over $576 million while everyone in the world was constrained to their homes. However, the industry has slowly regained momentum and we are now seeing favorable numbers again in this short term rental platform.&nbs...
Friday, June 18, 2021
Father's Day is just around the corner and we want to make sure Dad’s have fun and enjoy this day! We know dads should be celebrated every day of the year, but it never hurts to dedicate one day in specific. Chicago has everything you need to celebrate all dads including a ton of different events, an endless selection of restaur...
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
It can be exciting to shop around for a new apartment. Visiting different properties, touring several buildings and assessing different amenities is a complete experience. Choosing an apartment should be fun. However, if it is your first apartment hunt, you need to be informed, ask questions and take the appropriate precautions before sig...
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
If you’re managing your own rental property, requiring periodic inspections is a great way to reduce your risk of property damage. While there are several services in Chicago that will do this for you, property inspections can be fairly simple and you can do them yourself if you know what you are looking for. Annual, or even semi an...
Friday, June 4, 2021
As a property investor, one of the biggest hassles out there is finding new tenants. It does not matter if you are managing the property yourself or hired a property management, selecting renters is a crucial part of the business. Learning how to find good tenants is not an easy task, and it can easily turn stressful. As much as you want ...
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