Dave Hill PhD,ePro,SFR,CIAS,BPOR,CNE,CSC Chicago Real Estate Agent's Blog

What constitutes a "good location," and why are some areas particularly attractive to buyers and/or investors? Inherent in the concept of a "good location" is the idea of a place where people want to live. This is probably close to shopping, top schools, recreational facilities, cultural amenitie...

Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the most successful investor of the 20th century. Here are some thought provoking quotes from the master:   Rule No. 1: never lose money; rule No. 2: don't forget rule No. 1. Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing. Time is the friend of the wonderful bu...

Developers have to have a wealth of knowledge and the resolve to follow through on the development process.   However, there are several costs that need to be identified and planned for before your development is ready to start returning a profit. Here are some of the common costs associated with...

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4842 Conrad #2 - SKOKIE, Illinois For Rent at $1250/month   View the full details for this listing at the website below:Click Here for details Property Type Residential Rental Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1.1 Year Built 1970 Total Rooms 5 Subdivision CONRAD TERRAC CONDOS Township MAINE County Cook Beauti...

  Dining al fresco is one of summer's greatest pleasures. But it can be hard to pull off a great outdoor dining experience without the proper setup. Enter the outdoor kitchen. Interested in creating your own? Check out these tips:   Constructing your own island or grill area with stone can get e...

Buyers want to imagine their things in your home. So Rule #1 is detach and de-clutter. Now's not the time to get emotional about possessions. Rule #2 Do a last-minute check for crumbs on the kitchen floor, full garbage cans and laundry hampers, and dust bunnies you missed the first time. Rule # 3...

Today’s renewed interest in home remodeling has a dark side. Prevent problems with these "rules of thumb."Rule 1: Safety first DIY projects can lead to mistakes and injuries. Remember the oldies but goodies: Wear safety goggles; don’t cut electrical lines before shutting off breakers; hammer care...

Remodeling is back in fashion - as many discovered during this spring's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Attendance at the Las Vegas show increased to more than 30,000 visitors, a jump of 145 percent over 2012 figures.According to recent U.S. Census Bureau data, American consumers increased spendi...

The temperatures are warm, and April showers have brought May flowers. It's spring. With summer on the doorstep, it's also time to ready yourself for long leisurely summer days and outdoor entertaining; it's time for spring cleaning and reorganizingThere are two sides to this battle: You're eithe...