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1.     Thou shalt not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job. 2.     Thou shalt not buy a car, truck or van (or you may be living in it)! 3.     Thou shalt not use charge cards excessively or let your accounts fall behind. 4.     Thou shalt not spend money you have set aside for closi...

There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  In these posts, we will list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you.  Look for things like access to major highways, public transportation, and shopping.  Listen f...

There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  In these posts, we will list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you.  ·         Look for things like access to major thoroughfares, highways, and shopping.  ·     ...

There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  In these posts, we will list just a few of the many factors -- you may think of others that are important to you.  Different neighborhoods have characteristic personalities designed to best suit single people...

Purchasing a home is a very important decision and a big undertaking in your life.  In fact, most people only choose a few homes in their lifetime.  You should be well equipped and armed with up-to-date information for your big decision.  I am even prepared to guide you through every phase of the...

For multi-units the work needed over 5-7 years is typically even more than with single family homes: 50K or less could be called LITTLE/NO work, 100K SOME work, and 150K GUT REHAB. For condo’s and town homes, many times the repair list is much smaller, but now even that is changing. In some secti...

For older single-family homes in the city, we typically find the range of work needed over the next 5-7 years runs on a range of: 50K on the light end, 75K in the middle, 100K PLUS at the high end:   And this is just the start of what you’ll find at www.Chicagoland2to4Flats.info!!!

What to watch for with single-family homes:: In general, be aware that it is very easy to make a home sound good on paper—we always recommend drive-by’s before setting up any showings!!! Our agents will be able to help you see how each neighborhood breaks on the price points—cheaper property may ...

What to Watch For, with 2- to 4-flats: In general, be aware that it is very easy to make a multi-unit building sound good on paper—we always recommend drive-by’s before setting up showings!!!  Secondly, watch for estimates of rent; (if there is no lease date or security deposit listed, any rent l...

What to Watch For, with condos: A gut-rehab should mean that everything is new, including the kitchen and bath. Walls and room sizes may have been adjusted to allow for a second bath, in-unit laundry, new heat/AC, etc. The price may be higher, but—theoretically—everything from the mechanicals to ...