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 | 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....