Before and After Renovation: The Amazing Technicolor Dream House!
We just finished renovation work on an outdated home with crazy colors like lime green, Pepto-Bismal pink, Groovy 70′s maroon, and bright blue.
We demolished the kitchen, bathroom, basement, and added a whole new bathroom in the lower level. We also got help from the Insider Show Facebook fans to pick colors and decide if we should keep or kill a curio cabinet in the dining room.
In the end we think it turned out great. You be the judge.
It is finished!
Before remodeling began
Kitchen demolition
Bathroom and basement demolition
(click here to watch our renovation videos on your mobile device)
As you can see, we have a lot of fun with Real Estate and transforming homes and neighborhoods. We love it!
If you have any questions about buying a home in our four cities, homes in general, or how to buy a home, we’d love to help answer your questions. Just post a comment here on the blog or the Insider Show Facebook wall and we’ll help you out as best as we can or point you in the right direction. You can also contact us on Twitter.
To stay informed and get future episodes via email, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as things warm up and we find other crazy projects to take on.
Stay tuned!
- Your friends on the Insider Show team
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We are just like you…
The last couple years have seen pretty rough times for many Americans. 2011 was no exception.
Many of us have seen problems at work or watched loved ones lose their jobs. It hasn’t been pretty, but you kept at it. You didn’t quit and here we are with one more year under our belt.
We are just like you.
Most of our colleagues in the home building community have moved on. Very few people are buying new homes. Many many homes are sitting in disrepair as the government or big banks figure out what to do with them. It’s not a great time to be passionate about building homes.
Even so, we love building homes so much that we decided to fight through it.
The Insider Show idea was our answer.
We figured out a way do what we love and help people too. Our teams got together from Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford and Peoria to tell the story of how we’re doing it. We’ll answer any questions, show anything we do. No secrets.
We buy really bad homes. We’ll even take homes when lightning strikes or mold attacks (see below). Then, we fix them up how we’d want them ourselves, using stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and vanities, and really nice floors of hardwood or tile. We’re really proud of the homes we work on.
That is why we make our videos.
In the process we get to keep doing what we love, give hundreds of good people jobs, make new homeowners happy, and raise the values of neighborhoods in your area.
In 2011, we learned how to share our story with you. In 2012, we look forward to hearing your story, getting more of your feedback, and including you in what we’re doing.
Thanks for a great year. Thanks for helping us spread the word.
Thank you for helping us keep our jobs.
We appreciate you.
Here’s to a great 2012. Cheers!
- Your friends at the Insider Show
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Some of the crazy houses from 2011
5 Star-Studded Holiday Home Tips (PG-13 for Humor)
We care so much about Christmas tree fire safety, we had Ryan go topless to draw attention to the serious issue!
Ryan’s been on a strict diet and training program to get ready for his big scene in this week’s Insider Show holiday home tips episode.
It also features Macaulay Culkin, Will Ferrel, Chevy Chase, and the Grinch. We had a lot of fun with this one. Please let us know what you think on our Facebook wall (or below) and share it if you found it amusing.
This one is so crazy it could go viral!
(click here to watch the Holiday Home Tips video on your mobile device)
5 Holiday Home Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe
1) Make sure you water your Christmas tree if it’s real.
You don’t need a fire ruining your home or Christmas presents.
2) Make sure you shut your holiday lights off during the day or late night.
A huge utility bill is the last bill you need to see after the Christmas shopping season. Use a timer if you can. You’ll be happy you did.
3) Don’t spend too much on presents.
They are not more important that paying your mortgage. Create a budget and stick to it.
4) Take security measures if you’re traveling for the holidays.
The holiday season is one of the top times for burglars to break in and rob your home. Make arrangements to have snow removed and mail picked up when you’re gone from your home.
5) Have fun!
Enjoy time with your family and remember why you work so hard. Make your home happy. Have fun.
Buying a home during the Holidays can be confusing, difficult, and full of bumps along the way. We create our weekly videos to help you make decisions (and have some fun) along the way.
If you have any questions about buying our holiday home tips, homes in general, home warranties, things that break once you’re in your new home, or other home purchase issues, we’d love to help answer your questions. Just post a comment here on the blog or the Insider Show Facebook wall and we’ll help you out as best as we can or point you in the right direction. You can also contact us on Twitter.
To stay informed and get future episodes, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as we bring in new faces and share more information that will help you become and stay a successful home owner.
Stay tuned!
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How to Demolish a Wall When Remodeling Without any Tools
Insider Show is a group of four teams in Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford, and Peoria that take beaten, outdated houses and turn them into nearly new homes. We have a lot of fun and record video episodes to share with those interested in real estate, remodeling, and that fresh “new house” smell. Enjoy!
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Happy Veterans day everyone!
Today we proved there is more than one way to “skin a wall”. Sometimes you don’t even need tools! Luckily no one was hurt badly.
Today we’ll teach you how to demolish a wall using nothing more than your body…
Let’s go inside!
(Mobile or YouTube users click here to learn how to demolish walls without tools)
Buying a home can be confusing, difficult, and full of bumps along the way. Hopefully our weekly videos help you make decisions and offer fun along the way.
If you have any questions about buying a home, remodeling a kitchen, down payment, sourcing deposits, documenting income, or home purchase issues, we’d love to help answer your questions. Just post a comment here on the blog or the Insider Show Facebook wall and we’ll help you out as best as we can or point you in the right direction. You can also contact us on Twitter.
To stay informed and get future episodes, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as we bring in new faces and share more information that will help you become and stay a successful home owner.
Stay tuned!
- Your friends on the Insider Show team
To subscribe, click here for several options. We work hard on these videos and would love to have you along for the ride.
Remodeling a Kitchen, hardwood floors and one male stud?
Insider Show is a group of four teams in Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford, and Peoria that take beaten, outdated houses and turn them into nearly new homes. We have a lot of fun and record video episodes to share with those interested in real estate, remodeling, and that fresh “new house” smell. Enjoy!
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We just finished tearing apart and rebuilding this home outside of Chicago in Country Club Hills, IL. It now has a new kitchen, hardwood floors, fireside room, and something extra special…
This extreme remodeling project was a ton of fun. Probably too much fun.
Let’s go inside!
(click here to watch the episode on your mobile device)
Buying a home can be confusing, difficult, and full of bumps along the way. Hopefully our weekly videos help you make decisions and offer fun along the way.
If you have any questions about buying a home, remodeling a kitchen, down payment, sourcing deposits, documenting income, or home purchase issues, we’d love to help answer your questions. Just post a comment here on the blog or the Insider Show Facebook wall and we’ll help you out as best as we can or point you in the right direction. You can also contact us on Twitter.
To stay informed and get future episodes, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as we bring in new faces and share more information that will help you become and stay a successful home owner.
Stay tuned!
- Your friends on the Insider Show team
To subscribe, click here for several options. We work hard on these videos and would love to have you along for the ride.
3 Ways Cash Can Kill Your Mortgage When Buying a Home
When buying a home, it’s important to plan ahead to avoid problems.
Jenni, Pat, and Ryan explain why cash can actually hurt your ability to buy a home in the current mortgage financing environment. Source your funds, pay your rent by check, and make sure you can document where your income is coming from. Cash deposits are a problem. So are money orders.
Cash can kill your dream of buying a home.
Learn more in today’s episode:
(click here to watch the episode on your mobile device)
Buying a home can be confusing, difficult, and full of bumps along the way. Hopefully our weekly videos help you make decisions and offer fun along the way.
If you have any questions about buying a home, down payment, sourcing deposits, documenting income, or other home purchase issues, we’d love to help answer your questions. Just post a comment here on the blog or the Insider Show Facebook wall and we’ll help you out as best as we can or point you in the right direction. You can also contact us on Twitter.
To stay informed and get future episodes, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as we bring in new faces and share more information that will help you become and stay a successful home owner.
Stay tuned!
- Your friends on the Insider Show team
To subscribe, click here for several options. We work hard on these videos and would love to have you along for the ride.
Pros and Cons of Well Water and Septic Systems
If you’re looking to buy a home on the edge town or in the country, you’ll need to be aware of the difference between well water with a septic system and city water with sewer.
There are both upsides and downsides, and our Peoria team takes you through both in today’s Insider Show episode:
Let’s go inside!
(click here to watch the episode on your mobile device)
If you have any questions about well water, septic systems, city water, or sewer issues, we’d love to help answer your questions. Just post a comment here on the blog or the Insider Show Facebook wall and we’ll help you out as best as we can or point you in the right direction.
If you’re interested in getting future episodes, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as we bring in new faces and share more information that will help you become and stay a successful home owner.
Stay tuned!
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Insider Show in Chicago at the Avers Avenue Project: The Plan
Pat Cardoni takes us inside a new renovation project in Flossmoor, IL (a Chicagoland suburb). The kitchen currently features crazy colors and will be actually moved into the current family room area. The upstairs bathroom will be split into two bathrooms and will undergo a massive transformation.
Let’s go inside!
(click here to watch the episode on your mobile device)
Do you have any thoughts on this house? We’d love to hear them below or on our Facebook page.
If you’re interested in getting future episodes, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as we rebuild houses, transform neighborhoods, and support the American Dream…one home at a time.
See you next time!
- The Insider Show team
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7 Decisions You Must Make Before Shopping for a Home
Thinking about buying a home?
If you’re like most people, you want an enjoyable experience without a lot of wasted time. To help out, the Milwaukee Insider Show team shares seven decisions you should make before (not after) you decide to go home shopping.
1. Location – They don’t say “Location, Location, Location” for nothing. Whether you want to live in the city, the suburbs, or out in the country, deciding on a general location will be the first step.
2. Commute – Once you’ve decided on a general type of location to look at, you’ll need to decide what’s the longest commute you’re willing to have each day when driving to school or work. That will help narrow down your search area.
We discuss these two and the remaining five in today’s video
Let’s go inside!
(click here to watch the episode on your mobile device)
Here are three costs to remember when considering a hot tub or other home improvement:
3. Size of Home
Bigger isn’t always better. It’s not just the size of the home that matters, it’s how you use it. You’ll need to decide what size home you need.
Do you have children? You may want a larger home to fit everyone comfortably. Do you travel a lot? You may want a smaller condo or house.
4. Needs or Required Features
You’ll need to establish a list of features you need (not just want). Do you need a yard for your dog? Do you need a one level home? Wheelchair ramp? A big enough living room for your furniture?
These are non-negotiable items that any Realtor will need to know so they can help you narrow down your search.
5. Do You Really Want to Buy a Home?
This one is simple. “Window Shopping” for a home is fun, but do you really want to buy a home? It’s an investment of time and not everyone is serious about it. If you’re not ready to commit, don’t waste your time yet.
6. Wish List Features
This is where you put the fun features you want, but don’t really need. It’s okay to want that three car garage or pool. If there are many homes that meet your needs, your wish list of items you want will come in handy as a sort of tie-breaker.
7. Which Realtor Will You Choose?
You pay no fee to have a Realtor help you shop for a home. They generally get paid from the seller’s fee and would be more than happy to be your personal home shopping assistant. If you need help finding one, post a comment here on the blog or the Insider Show Facebook wall and we’ll help you.
If you’re interested in getting future episode, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as we bring in new faces and share more information that will help you become and stay a successful home owner.
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The Best of 25 Insider Show Videos in One Convenient Package
We’re celebrating our 25th episode!
This week we put on our party hats and look back at some of our favorite moments. We definitely had a lot of fun…
Check out the highlights and today’s announcement about the future of the show.
Let’s go inside!
(click here to watch the episode on your mobile device)
Here are some of the fun moments we’ve had in the past:
Ryan breaks into a house
Gambling in a back alley
Ryan gets arrested
Jennie and Ryan dancing
Ryan drinking a raw egg
We also share good insider information:
Interview with a home inspector
Interview with a real estate attorney
Why it is important to have a Realtor
How to avoid a flooded basement
Dry ice in a moldy basement
House struck by lightning
It’s been a blast making these videos for you over the past twenty five weeks. In fact, we think it’s time to expand the show!
Starting next month, we’re going to incorporate our Chicagoland, Milwaukee, and Peoria teams into new episodes to keep the good times rolling and bring you more information from your local markets.
If you’re interested in getting future episode, click here to subscribe for free. The upcoming months will be exciting as we bring in new faces and share more information that will help you become and stay a successful home owner.
Stay tuned!
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