So, while Hoyne is awaiting inspection approval, we are full force ahead on Carmen. We've had two weeks to get the 2nd floor unit ready for the owners to move in. Within that two weeks, we need to 1) patch the original hardwood flooring; 2) refinish...
A new year, a new project - I have been looking for the perfect investment property with this client since 2014! Finally, after months of looking and a saga of offers, we found it - Carmen. This building is a 2,300 square foot brick 2-flat, built...
Alright, folks - the cat is officially out of the bag. I can FINALLY talk about the Hoyne Project! Thank you to all of you who posted, shared, commented about, and watched my debut on HGTV! I am humbled and grateful for your support. If you haven't seen...
Chicago newlyweds Lindsay and Tyler are searching for a home in the city where they can start a family together. But while she wants a Victorian with vintage charm and an open floor plan, he'd rather have a bungalow with more separated rooms. Finding a...
Mark your calendars – We’re excited to announce that we’ll be featured on HGTV’s House Hunters Renovation! It’s been a long, exciting process, and we can’t wait to show the world the work we’ve done. The first episode will air on Saturday, January 16th, at...
When taking on a gut rehab project, the costs can add up quickly. By the end of the project, thousands will have been spent on bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces. While gut rehabs typically cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, it is still important to...
The New Year is almost here, which means it’s time for resolutions, rebirth, and gut rehabs! So, I’d like to set some expectations about the typical gut rehabilitation process. You may have seen some shows on TV that are able to accomplish a gut rehab...
Get a detailed scope of work. If you are doing a gut rehab, you want tp see words like "all" and "entire"....
There is no better indicator that a project should be at a milestone than an old-fashioned season change. We've been spoiled here in Chicago this fall with 60 degree temperatures and plenty of sunshine. While basking in the sunlight, we were putting up drywall at...
The holiday season is officially here which means Christmas music, ice skating in Millennium Park, and Michael’s Swiss Fondue! Unfortunately, it also means ice cold temperatures. The good news is, weather predictions say that Chicago is in for a mild winter! Don’t put your sandals and...