Yuval Degani's (dreamtown) Blog

    If Old Man Winter has you spending a lot of time indoors these days, why not keep your cabin fever at bay by undertaking a home improvement project, provided that you own your own home? As always, if you live in a condo building make sure to speak with the homeowner’s association first about ...

    You’ve found the Chicago home of your dreams, secured financing and made a down payment. Now it’s time to take your belongings and move across the city, state or even country as the final component of the ownership puzzle. However, with all of the money you’ve recently spent on your new home...

    Roommate horror stories are a dime a dozen: from lack of cleanliness to someone who just wouldn’t pay the bills, they might make amusing cocktail hour fodder, but they can be a nuisance to live through. So if you find yourself on the lookout for a new roommate, make sure to ask the right ques...

You’ve made the decision: You’re moving. Now it comes time to ready your Chicago home or condo to be placed on the market, and you’ll need to put forth some effort to make sure the look of your home appeals to the highest number of potential buyers, so that you are able to sell it quickly and fo...

  For a potential home buyer, a home inspection is a win-win. Before the t’s are crossed and i’s are dotted on the sale of a home, a home inspection forces the seller to have all the systems in the home evaluated, from the foundation to the heating and cooling systems, and it puts the pressure o...

It can be difficult to look at the outside of your home with fresh eyes, as the thousands of times you’ve walked or driven by can render you numb to any imperfections. However, it’s important to wipe away the nostalgia that clouds your vision and approach the outside of your home as a potential ...

It’s the most major financial investment many people will ever make: Buying a home. It can be a complicated process, especially for first-time homebuyers.   Here are three tips to finding the right mortgage for you:   1). Line Up Financing Getting prequalified or preapproved for a mortgage isn’t...

You’re on the precipice of achieving the American Dream: Owning a Home.  It’s an exciting occasion that deserves serious consideration to ensure the house or condo you buy becomes the home you love. Here are six tips to help you get the most out of your Chicago home buying experience: 1). Take I...

‘Tis better to give than to receive is an old cliché, but one that holds so much truth during the holiday season. Anticipation mounts all year for the many hallmarks that are indicative of this festive time: the baking of dozens of holiday treats, the spools of ribbon, garland and twinkling ligh...

  Chicago-based real estate brokerage, Dream Town Realty, celebrates the grand opening of its fourth location this evening (Thursday, November 11th). The new Lincoln Square office has been up and running for several weeks and will make its public debut tonight at a special open house event. Situa...