Is Your Deck or Porch Safely Installed?
As spring turns into summer, there is one thing on Chicagoans minds……spending a lot of time outdoors.
Entries by inspectiongeek
How to Not Flood Your Basement: A Guide to Your Sump Pump System
One of the most vital pieces of equipment in most homes is the sump pump. A sump pump will keep your basement dry during heavy rains, but how does it work and what should you know as a homeowner?
Keeping Your Gutter System in Order Can Save You Big Money
I believe it is in our nature as human beings to run to the most extreme and/or expensive solution when things go wrong.
Keeping Safe in Real Estate with Covid-19 Pandemic
Many people will be surprised to hear that in light of most states (including Illinois) issuing a shelter in place order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, the real estate industry is considered essential and you may still proceed with buying or selling your home.
The Importance of Hiring A Contractor with The Proper Insurance
Congratulations! You finally purchased your dream home!… Ok… Now What?
First Time Home Buyers in Chicago
Buying your first home in Chicago is an exciting time, as it is likely the biggest purchase you have made thus far in your lifetime. That being said, it can be intimidating to purchase a home since it is a large amount of money, and typically people don’t have enough money to buy a home outright.
Luckily, there are many different programs that offer assistance to first time home buyers in Chicago!
Buy vs. Rent: A Paradigm Shift
One of the funny things about being a Realtor is how complicated and expensive owning property can seem. Recently a friend of mine shared his plan to rent forever because he couldn’t fathom “locking” himself into a mortgage.
The Importance of a FULL Pre-Approval
When most people first consider a new home purchase, they think of contacting a realtor so they can start searching for their potential dream home.
While this is undoubtedly the “fun” part of the buying process, equally as important is getting in touch with a Mortgage Consultant (also known as a Loan Officer) to begin the pre-approval process.
Is Poor Utility Room Ventilation Putting You in Danger?
One thing that surprises many people is that in order to cause natural gas to efficiently combust, you need approximately 10 times the volume of air to the volume of natural gas.
How to De-Winterize Your Chicago Home
In Chicago the winters can be cold and snowy, so preparing your home for winter is important! Just like you need to winterize your home to keep it protected for winter, you need to de-winterize your home for warmer weather! Here is everything you need to know to get your Chicago home ready for spring!
