by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Mar 24, 2014 | Security, Vacant Property
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “short sale,” you might think that the “short” refers to the amount of time it takes to complete the sale, thanks to the smaller price tag. However, what it actually stands for is the loss that the bank takes when selling a property...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Mar 21, 2014 | Construction, Vacant Property
It’s not exactly typical for some buildings to stay empty for years, especially when they’re in busy, bustling neighborhoods like Chicago’s Wicker Park, but that’s exactly what has happened with the storefront that was used to represent the fictional record store...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Mar 17, 2014 | Construction, Vacant Property
Late in 2013, Dominick’s made headlines after it announced it would close a number of Chicagoland stores. Since then, several different stores have taken over the locations, including Mariano’s, Caputo’s, and Jewel. Now, it’s been announced that Jewel will take over...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Mar 14, 2014 | Construction, Vacant Property
Unused buildings often spiral into a state of disrepair when no one lives or works in them. With no one to take care of maintenance and upkeep, buildings that were once strong, sound structures can become lifeless, dangerous shells. Such has been the case with a...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Mar 12, 2014 | Chicago, Vacant Property
It’s no secret that throughout Chicago, there are some buildings that look like they’ve seen better days. But it might surprise some people to learn that there’s a running list of proposals to demolish these unkempt buildings that have long since been abandoned. Many...