I have been spending a lot more time in South Bend lately than I was a month ago. I am working with the whole Smart Guys team to make our project in South Bend even better! We want to make sure that we do everything we can to provide quality, affordable housing to our tenants [...]
Is the Economic Recovery Dependent on the Housing Market?
August 26, 2010 By 2 Comments
While reading the New York Times today, I ran across this conversation starter. The writers of the Times asked online readers to contribute to a debate about the current state of the economy. I love how the news is becoming interactive through the use of the Internet. I think it is really great that people [...]
Details for Saturday’s Workshop
August 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
[Harrison and me] I am so honored to be speaking at our free real estate workshop this Saturday, August 28th from 12-3pm at our office in Downers Grove. Below is a detailed list of what I will be covering. *Relationship building to achieve maximum potential in today’s Real Estate market. *How to structure a deal [...]
Gone Sailing!
August 20, 2010 By 3 Comments
Two of our great friends, Fran and Gene, are taking us sailing on Lake Michigan today! We are so excited to get some fresh air, and to spend some time with family and friends! Have any of you ever been sailing? Hope you all have a great weekend. Happy Friday!
Free Real Estate Workshop – Save the Date!
August 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
At our office in Downers Grove, we put on free real estate workshops once a month! Above is a picture from when Ryan Andersen and I presented about our deal in South Bend. The August date for this free real estate workshop is August 28th. The event goes from 12-3pm and is 100% free. One [...]
Real Estate in Batavia, IL
August 12, 2010 By 1 Comment
Batavia is a great area to invest in. In fact, I’m working on a deal there right now! It is a good location, it is safe, and it is an affordable place to live. You can find a wide variety of different types of deals in Batavia. Watch the videos below to find out how! [...]
Real Estate in Glen Ellyn, IL
August 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
Glen Ellyn is a charming, well-established area of the Chicago suburbs. Although you typically won’t find very low prices on housing here, there are still some strategies you can use to get good deals in Glen Ellyn. These deals will require a higher point of entry when it comes to finances, but the payoff margins [...]
Real Estate in Aurora, IL
August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Next in my series of videos, I explained the real estate market in Aurora, IL. I live in Aurora, and I think it is a great place to invest and raise a family in. Aurora is close to Chicago, yet it offers affordable housing. It is one of the fastest growing suburbs of Chicago, and [...]
Another Way to Think About College Expenses
August 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
My kids are nowhere near college-aged, but it’s really never too early to start thinking about how to pay for college. It’s one of the biggest expenses you will ever incur as a parent, and there’s no sign of tuition prices decreasing. I was reading this article about ways to save money for your kids’ [...]
