How to Work with the City of Chicago Building and Zoning Departments
Monday, November 20
By Brian A. Bernardoni, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Public PolicyWhen it comes to Zoning you need to know: The approval of an Alderman is critical to success in zoning and development issues.Every business license, location expansion and change of location application needs to be...
Rehabbers Should Have A Reason for Each Season
Tuesday, November 07
By CK Cole of Lighthouse Realty Group of Fulton Grace Realty So what do you think makes the difference between a successful Fix-and-Flip guy/gal and one perpetually chasing that dream? An endless source of funds, amazing contractors, deep store discounts, a beautiful, talented sales an...
Whose Lane Is It, Anyway? Some Suggestions for Successful Fix and Flip
Tuesday, November 07
By CK Cole, Lighthouse Realty Group of Fulton Grace RealtyEver play Bumper Cars? Scoot around at top speed, weaving in and out with sparks flying from the ceiling hook. Hit the other car just right at top speed, watch them spin out of control, struggle to get back in the general flow. Big fun! G...
Money Pit or Money Maker?
Tuesday, November 07
By CK Cole of Lighthouse Realty Group In 1986 Steven Spielberg released the cautionary tale, The Money Pit, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. The lessons of this film, where the heroes are led by their hearts and not their heads in making deci...
Real Estate Lessons from Indiana Jones
Tuesday, November 07
By CK Cole of The Lighthouse Team of Fulton Grace RealtyMany who managed to sell their homes for top dollar just before the crash, have serious flashbacks when they watch the rolling boulder scene in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. This iconic movie has a couple of scenes that work well to symbolize ...