DAWGS: Securing Chicago’s History for the Future
When the City of Chicago needed to secure one of its oldest landmarked and vacant buildings – the historic Raber House, they turned to Door and Window Guard Systems (DAWGS). The city trusted DAWGS to quickly secure the building with its patented steel door and window guards. The coded door guard provided managed access to […]
Which Cities Have the Most Abandoned Properties?
Abandoned Properties: The public health crisis that has seized Flint is only the latest struggle for the Michigan city, where one in six houses is vacant after a long period of decline. The Flint metro area had the highest rate of abandoned properties in February at 7.5 percent, according to a RealtyTrac report that ranked metropolitan statistical […]
The 10 best cities to buy a rental property if you want to make extra money on the side
Starting a side hustle is a great way to generate passive income and boost your earning potential. Learn about the 10 best cities to buy a rental property if you want to make extra money on the side. One lucrative way to earn money on the side is through a rental property — or two, or […]
DAWGS Secures a Piece of New Orleans History
The Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans was opened on May 30th, 1930. The multi-purpose 7,853-seat arena is located within Louis Armstrong Park. The venue has a very long and rich history – hosting many concerts and events. The Municipal Auditorium was perhaps best known for hosting many grand New Orleans Marti Gras balls. In August […]
5 Mistakes That Make House Flipping a Flop
House flipping has become the day trading of the first decades of the 2000s. But in the rush to make a profit, far too many would-be real estate moguls overlook the basics and end up failing. In this article, we’ll look at the five biggest mistakes investors make in this market and how to avoid […]
Top 10 Best Buy Cities: Where Investors are Buying Houses In 2017
Real estate investors today look for the following characteristics in a city-scape that make it a good investment destination in their eyes. Healthy population growth Healthy job growth Healthy home price growth The current home-buying trends that have emerged in 2016 seem to support this theory too. Based on these traits and some other economic […]
Home Sales Increase as Buyers Avoid Rising Rents
As rents in some areas continue to rise, people are beginning to realize that home ownership might be a better choice, as home sales increase. Three Florida economists say this truly is a good time to buy a home in most U.S. cities. Research on this issue was performed by Ken Johnson, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic […]
The Cost of Fighting Community Blight
The blight inflicted on communities by vacant properties is undeniable; in fact, a new white paper suggests just one year of vacancy causes around $150,000 in damages—namely due drops in property value, increases in crime, and increases in costs to police and fire departments that service the area. In a white paper titled “Understanding the […]
Best Buy Cities: Where To Invest In Housing In 2017
When it comes to balancing risk and reward in real estate, cities in the Southern half of the country look to be in the sweet spot now, as well as one surprising Northeastern metropolis, where lack of land to build turns out to be a plus. Whether your looking to put down roots with a […]
