by DAWGS | Secure Vacant Property | Apr 17, 2014 | Real Estate, Security
It seems like every time we open the paper lately, there’s news of another attack against a realtor. Burglaries and assaults top the list, but darker crimes can and have happened. Realtor safety is one of our top concerns. When it comes to...
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...