Wheaton is a city that has seen great changes over the last decades, transforming the town into one of the most desirable of the Western suburbs of Chicago. Newcomers are often surprised to discover that the Mayberry town of Wheaton was a dry city until 1985, with not a drop of liquor sold in any […]
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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 […]
6 Best Pizzas in Downers Grove
Downer’s Grove, 22 miles from Chicago and home to just shy of 50,000 residents. This suburb of Chicago is also home to a wide array of pizza establishments, begging the question, “Which one is the best?” Well, you could go out and try them all for yourself (and admittedly tasty option) or take a look […]
