Chicago is an amazingly diverse city that continues to evolve. Every couple of years, new areas pop up out of nowhere. This is incredibly important from a real estate perspective. If you wanted to strike it rich as an investor, then you would have bought...
Well, I am just returning from the Sidney Doren Memorial Regatta in sunny, warm Miami! We sailed against 58 other boats, many of which are Olympians. Just imagine, 58 sail boats all competing for the front of a line defined by two much larger boats...
What better way to say it? FINALLY!!!! The HGTV house is getting siding! One small step on the scaffolding, one big step towards finishing. The exterior design of your house is more than just aesthetics. There are tons of exterior designs to pick from - victorian, contemporary,...
We're pleased to announce that Allyson was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune! Read the full article here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/ct-re-gut-rehabs-hgtv-0214-20160211-story.html...
"Rehab Addict." "Property Brothers." "Fixer Upper." HGTV's cup runneth over with home renovation shows, but can home improvement really be as glamorous as it appears on the small screen? Allyson Case, CEO and founder of Chicago-based contracting company Integro Rehab, found out when HGTV chose to...
Isn't it strange that, metaphorically in life, when it rains - it pours? I have three different projects where my clients need to move in...
When it comes to gut rehabs, it’s no secret that each property is different. This realization rings true when it comes to comparing condos with traditional Chicago homes. The good news is, either property type offers the ability to show how much a full service...
So, while Hoyne is awaiting inspection approval, we are full force ahead on Carmen. We've had two weeks to get the 2nd floor unit ready for the owners to move in. Within that two weeks, we need to 1) patch the original hardwood flooring; 2) refinish...
A new year, a new project - I have been looking for the perfect investment property with this client since 2014! Finally, after months of looking and a saga of offers, we found it - Carmen. This building is a 2,300 square foot brick 2-flat, built...