Downers Grove, Illinois, is a great place to live! It’s located just outside of Chicago and has all the amenities you could want. The area has plenty of parks, restaurants, and shops, and Downers Grove is also home to some top-rated schools. Downers Grove is worth considering if you’re looking for a friendly community with […]
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Edison Park History
The Ebinger and Ruehle families immigrated from Germany to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1834 before eventually settling in present-day Edison Park. John and Katherine Ebinger came with their 21-year-old son, Christian, and his new wife, Barbara Ruehle. Though they found the Chicago lands too swampy, they continued traveling northwest on the Indian trail to Milwaukee, […]
Logan Square History
History When New Yorker Martin Kimbell claimed possession of 160 acres of open prairie that would become Logan Square in 1836, it was beyond Chicago’s bounds. Other colonists soon followed Kimbell in what was becoming the township of Jefferson. Farmers in Logan Square and beyond could transport their harvest to markets along the North West […]
Are Zestimates Accurate? The Truth About Zillow’s Home Values!
When it comes to your home, you want to know that you are getting the most accurate estimate possible. You may have heard of Zestimates from Zillow- they are one of the most popular home value estimators on the internet. Are Zestimates Accurate? Studies have shown that Zillow’s home values are within 20% of the […]
How to Navigate Multiple Offers as a Chicago Buyer & Seller
You may be correct if you believe the real estate market is weakening. But In the Chicago area, inventory is still rather low compared to the rest of the country. This means we are still seeing many multiple offers. If you’re a buyer, you must be prepared for competition. If you’re a seller, it’s important […]
How We Got $25,000 More For This Home For $5,000 (CASE STUDY)
Want to get more money for your home? Of course, you do. The question is where to invest your money for the most disproportionate returns possible. In this blog, I will expose exactly how we invested $5,000 into one of our home flips and got $25,000 more on the sale price and how you can […]
