by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Feb 26, 2014 | Chicago, Construction, Vacant Property
In an effort to restore parts of Chicago instead of demolishing buildings, a city financing program that helps restore vacant and foreclosed apartment buildings has proposed to expand its restoration efforts into parts of Humboldt Park. Mayor Rahm Emanuel submitted...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Feb 4, 2014 | Construction
Keep Vacant Property Secure after Fire or Flood Damage Fire and flood damage can displace businesses and families alike. There’s nothing worse than being forced to stay away from your home or business while you think it’s being taken care of by insurance adjusters and...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Dec 3, 2013 | Construction
When cities experience times of prosperity and the rental or condo market is on the rise, new developments go up rapidly. No matter how fast they are built, however, there will always be a risk of some vandalism or criminal activity. While most properties are secured...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Nov 5, 2013 | Construction
It happens more often than you might think: builders and contractors sign agreements with a business to build a new structure, but at some point during the process, plans change or get scrapped altogether, and the businesses are left with half-built properties....
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Sep 24, 2013 | Construction
A dilapidated school in Chicago will soon be transformed into an upscale apartment complex, thanks to the handiwork of an inspired developer. The school, which is 113 years old and is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, will be gut-rehabbed into 24 apartment...
by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Jul 2, 2013 | Construction, General
When new housing developments are being worked on or additions are being built onto existing housing structures, it’s important for the contractors to protect the property. Construction projects can be especially vulnerable to vandals and thieves, as...