Chip and Jo got their start together by reimagining the meaning of “home.” After five seasons of Fixer Upper, they’ve inspired the rest of us in more ways than we might realize. Joanna and Chip Gaines were “proud as punch” of the 800-square-foot home they transformed after they married in 2003, as Jo noted on […]
Why Real Estate Investors Use a Hard Money Loans Real estate investors choose to use hard money for many different reasons. The main reason is the ability of the hard money lender to fund the loan quickly. In most situations, hard money loans can be funded within a week. Compare that to the 30 – 45 days […]
The 7 biggest dangers when investing and what you must know to protect your investments today! 7 Dangers you should never make when investing: (1) Never close a loan without title insurance or without a up to date hazard insurance policy in effect listing you or your entity as loss payee. A clear title is important when […]
Chicago’s Hottest Real Estate Markets The first three months of the year were very good to real estate sellers in Irving Park, the Near North and suburban Glendale Heights, according to Crain’s analysis of sales data released this week. We looked for places where three major attributes improved. Both the number of sales and the […]
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — Those searching for the best housing bargains on the market might consider buying a short-sale property. But there’s an important qualification for buyers interested in going this route: They need plenty of patience. In a short sale, a homeowner’s lender agrees to accept less than is owed on the mortgage for the […]
Despite the Housing Recovery, Thousands of Homes Are Still Losing Value Years after the end of the recession, entire metro areas still find themselves left behind by the economic recovery. Nationwide, more than one-quarter of homes lost value over the last year. In some metro areas, the drop-off has been even more severe. Some housing […]
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7800 S Ashland Chicago, IL 60620- 12 Units, borrower owes $50,000 in back taxes, property goes to auction July 2013. Building is in housing court for violations. Only 3 of 12 units are occupied. Estimated value $300,000 Estimated Repairs: $60k Asking Price is $130,000, can finance with 30% down for 2 years Frequently Asked Questions: […]
THE CRISIS ON MAIN STREET: How Washington Continues to Ignore Small Businesses We have less then 1 week left before the next election. Will you vote for change? or for the Same old song and dance?
