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How to Prep Your Home for Holiday Travel

How to Prep Your Home for Holiday Travel

The plane tickets are booked, your friends and family have your itinerary, and everyone’s bags are packed, but there’s one remaining detail to consider, and it’s an easy one to overlook: Your house. When you’re going out of town for the holidays, it can be tempting to...

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Do These 4 Things Before Your Chicago Summer Officially Ends

Do These 4 Things Before Your Chicago Summer Officially Ends

The kids may be back in school, our tans may be fading, and the leaves may be starting to turn, but summer isn’t over just yet. The first official day of fall is Sept. 22, and even then, all hope of outdoor fun isn’t over in the Midwest. Anyone who’s lived here for...

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How a Buyer’s Agent Can Help You Buy Your Dream Home

How a Buyer’s Agent Can Help You Buy Your Dream Home

Under the terms of the recent National Association of REALTORS Settlement, some changes are coming to the way real estate brokers engage with their clients, and one of those changes is the requirement of a buyer-broker agreement. Buyer-broker agreements are nothing...

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6 Chicagoland Communities for Dog Lovers to Call Home

6 Chicagoland Communities for Dog Lovers to Call Home

Chicago is the #1 U.S. city for dogs—and it shows. From dog beaches to pet-friendly bars and restaurants to countless off-leash parks, doggy daycares, and more, there’s so much for pets and their owners to do around the city. If you’re planning a move in Chicagoland...

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Discovering Chicagoland’s Art and Antique Markets

Discovering Chicagoland’s Art and Antique Markets

Whether you’re making a move and preparing to decorate a new space or refreshing your current space, Chicagoland’s vibrant art and antique markets offer endless inspiration – and the chance to uncover some truly amazing finds. “Art and antiques are a great way to add...

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10 Things We Love About Lincoln Square

10 Things We Love About Lincoln Square

With an array of independent shops, community events, and nearby restaurants, Lincoln Square is a thriving neighborhood that offers something for everyone. Whether you’re searching for a place to call “home” or a spot to spend a memorable afternoon, be sure to visit...

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Tips for Buying an Old Home: What You Need to Know

Tips for Buying an Old Home: What You Need to Know

There’s nothing like living in an older home. Packed with personality, old-world craftsmanship, and distinctive architectural features, these properties have stories to tell – and, for prospective buyers, that’s a big part of an older home’s charm. But purchasing a...

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Saving For a Down Payment? Here Are Six Tips

Saving For a Down Payment? Here Are Six Tips

Saving for a down payment can be a challenge for anyone, but especially someone trying to purchase their first home. However, with thoughtful planning and preparation, first-time buyers can make the dream a reality. If you’re looking to break into the housing market,...

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Four Reasons to List Your Home in the Fall

Four Reasons to List Your Home in the Fall

With both the Cubs and the White Sox missing the Postseason yet again, “Wait ‘til next spring,” is a common refrain throughout Chicagoland at this time of year. It’s also a thought on the minds of many would-be home sellers, who believe that listing during the spring...

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13 Places to See Fall Foliage in Chicago

13 Places to See Fall Foliage in Chicago

It’s that time of year. Pumpkin spice and apple flavors are everywhere. As summer heat fades, crisp autumn air arrives and so do fall colors. Fall in Chicago is magical, like a breath of fresh air. But before too long, fall and all its splendor will be a distant...

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10 Things We Love About River North

10 Things We Love About River North

With its trendy eateries, renowned art galleries, and late-night clubs, River North is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Chicago. Originally known as Smokey Hollow (drop that little piece of trivia into your next cocktail conversation), over the past 40 years,...

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What To Know About Buying a Home with a Friend

What To Know About Buying a Home with a Friend

A REALTOR® hands a newlywed couple the keys to their new home and life’s journey begins. It’s the image of homebuying that has been portrayed in the media for decades, but in reality, we all know that the “typical” homebuyer has changed a lot. While married couples...

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8 Area Farmers Markets That Are Worth the Trip

8 Area Farmers Markets That Are Worth the Trip

One of the best things about summertime in the Midwest is the farmers markets, and you don’t have to go far to find one in Chicago, Michigan, Indiana or Wisconsin. From Garfield Park Neighborhood Market at The Hatchery, Andersonville Farmers Market or 95th Street...

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