The cost of living has been going up for years, and the Chicago suburbs are no exception. If you’re thinking of moving here – or even just heading to a new part of town – you’d be wise to research how the cost of living compares across the ‘burbs. As local realtors, we get no […]
Real Estate Investing
3 Simple Ways to Start Investing in Real Estate
What is the best investment to make? Is it stocks, bonds, or mutual funds? The answer might surprise you. Real estate has been one of the most proven investments throughout history. It’s not much of a surprise; many know of someone that got wealthy investing in real estate. The majority believe investing in real estate […]
Making Your First Offer
You have visited every open house for months; you have every push notification on to make sure you do not miss any of the new homes that come on the market, and then, you see it, the perfect home, the house that you have been picturing. It is perfect! Now what? You have invested all […]
Armitage Rehab Mechanical Updates
Our home rehab has been extremely busy over the previous six months! We’ve made so many adjustments and enhancements that rather than presenting a list, we’ve opted to show you some of the upgrades we’ve made. Ryan bought this three-bedroom, one-bathroom cape cod in Northlake in December of 2020. The house had a solid foundation. […]
Why Does Chicago Require Conduit For Homes?
In most American cities, conduits are commonly used in commercial and industrial building projects, while flexible, non-metallic cables are more widely used on the residential level. But unlike other US residential construction markets, the Chicago metro area has an entirely different approach. The Chicago Electric Code makes it mandatory to use steel conduit raceways in […]
Why I Became A Realtor
Growing up, I never thought I would become a realtor. The truth is, I never even thought it was even a job. Real estate wasn’t my first passion, and it’s not even something I initially loved. Most people picture real estate agents as ultimate successes, a dream job where you make millions of dollars, drive […]
