Chicago is rich with historic architecture, especially within its residential areas. New developments may be popping up throughout the city, however, many homebuyers are looking to invest in those classic and familiar housing styles that make Chicago unique. Here are a few to consider when making...
The Wolcott Project consisted of an approximately 2,500 square foot, 2-story, masonry building constructed in 1912. The floorplan of this building was a classic, Chicago-style layout with long, rectangular living spaces and bright sun rooms or "winter gardens" in the front of the units. This...
We have graduated from demo at Oak Brook and swiftly moved into Framing! This is the part where we look at the drawings, throw up some walls, and inconspicuously smoke outside - right? If only that were true. Framing has many hats - during Demo, we have...
We all have our own unique tastes, and our home is no exception. Choosing a motif for your home renovations that both improves your property and reflects your individuality can become quite overwhelming. That’s why having an expert on-hand to guide you in your journey...
We are full throttle in Oak Brook - that's right! Sledgehammers everywhere, debris hauling, and endless pizza. So, the demo truck was out of commission and - being the brilliant minds that we are - we decided that, to make things easy, we would just bring...
One of the main concerns of millennials is financial security. With a limited number of job opportunities and some struggling to pay off student loans, it’s hard to have a positive outlook on the economy. However, millennials are starting to look to other forms of...
Congratulations! You finally nailed down a general contractor and now you’re ready to start renovating – cue in the daily emails, endless 30-second phone calls, and random phone pictures. The goal for your project is for it to be fun and productive. Part of being...
Ah, Chicago in the spring...
Well, the entire Integro team has been gallivanting in Switzerland for the wedding of none other than yours truly - that's right! I am a married woman now: Don't worry, we didn't take off for all the fondue, chocolate, and fresh bread we could eat without...
Chicago is an amazingly diverse city that continues to evolve. Every couple of years, new areas pop up out of nowhere. This is incredibly important from a real estate perspective. If you wanted to strike it rich as an investor, then you would have bought...