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Category Archives: Real Estate
Home Buying Advice by DNS: Getting the Most Valuable Value
Today’s post is about getting through the process of buying a home smoothly and in a way that keeps your lifestyle comfortable. The title is also an homage to arguably the best line in Road Trip: “It was his most … Continue reading
The Prevent Defense Works Better at Home: Preventive Maintenance Tips
Hey everyone, here’s a New Year’s resolution that will take less than an hour and could save you thousands of dollars over the years. That sounds better than spending a few hundred dollars to join a gym and use a … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Budgeting, Calendars, Inspections, Maintenance, Real Estate
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Bug-Eyed in Bucktown and Wicker Park #5: Ipsento Coffee
Wicker Park and Bucktown arguably have the best neighborhood selection of coffee places in Chicago. Options abound from the ubiquitous Dunkin’ Donuts/Starbucks (they don’t deserve a spot in this review because plenty has been written about both of these places) … Continue reading
Posted in Bucktown, Coffee, Dining, Espresso, Real Estate, Restaurants, Uncategorized
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It’s Easier to Win a Race When You are the Only One Running It (Great Deals are Found by Going Against the Grain)
Economic theory and academic practice spends a lot of time on the subject of the business cycle and how to smooth it out. The idea is that there is going to be a natural up and down to the economy, … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Economics, Investing, Landlord, Mortgages, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Rental
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Equity, Inventory Control and Human Behavior (The New Mortgage Programs)
Earlier this week, the federal government announced a new program designed to help struggling homeowners with their mortgages. Here is a link to an article that details the situation pretty well: http://money.cnn.com/2011/10/24/real_estate/housing_refinance/index.htm. It’s not my goal to provide the nuts … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Mortgages, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends
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10 Real Estate Necessities: Important Notes for Tenants and Landlords in Chicago
In my roles as a Realtor and landlord I have come across a lot of information about the ins and outs of renting and owning real estate in Chicago. Anyone who is familiar with the city shouldn’t be surprised that … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Landlord, Ordinance, Real Estate, Rental
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