Chicago Real Estate

Sept. 15, 2021

Fall Leaf Cleanup Tips

Fall Leaves

 

Fall is a gorgeous time of year, especially in Chicago, with the bright autumn colors and cooler weather. But it also means dealing with falling leaves. While it might be tempting to avoid this chore, you’ll be doing yourself a favor by cleaning up the leaves. Over time, a ...

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Aug. 13, 2021

Chicago Residential Architecture Design

Chicago is well-known for its architecture with sleek skyscrapers and ornate buildings that lend to our magnificent skyline. The neighborhoods, too, are comprised of residential housing spanning over a century of design, layout and materials that are characteristic of our beautiful city. 

 

The “Great Chicago Fire” of Oct ...

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July 15, 2021

How Schools Affect Real Estate Values

Chicago Public Schools

 

There are a lot factors that attract home buyers to specific neighborhoods. Conveniences such as the proximity to the CTA and highways, commute time to work, nearby shopping and dining, distance to Lake Michigan or one of the many parks tend to play a role in the home buying ...

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May 14, 2021

10 Common Real Estate Myths

Common Real Estate Myths

 

In doing your own research or listening to stories from family and friends, you might think that you know how the real estate industry works. It’s good to be informed and getting recommendations from people close to you instills trust. But how often do you buy or sell a ...

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March 15, 2021

The Best Way to Determine Home Value

Real Estate Home Value

 

Getting an accurate property value can be challenging when using the online home estimators. The online tool may not be pulling property details from up-to-date information. Take a look at our comments about the Zillow Zestimate. 

 

For an accurate home value estimate, go through a real estate ...

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Feb. 15, 2021

Protect your Home During a Cold Snap

cold weather tips for home

 

It’s not uncommon for Chicago to experience an extreme cold snap in January or February. And while not uncommon, it’s best not to be unprepared. There are a few different ways that frigid cold temperatures can cause damage to your home. Follow these simple steps in and around your ...

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Dec. 12, 2020

Advantages of Buying a Home in Winter

Menard Johnson Home Buying

 

In Chicago winter, with colder temps and snow approaching, you might assume that it’s not a good season to be looking for a home. As most are focused on holiday festivities, this opens up opportunities for home buyers. In our connected world with access to property listings, the real ...

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Nov. 12, 2020

Your Home Winter Checklist

Chicago Winter Home Checklist

 

As the weather turns colder and we spend more time indoors, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of regular maintenance and make a list of things that need to be fixed. Even if your home is running smoothly, regular maintenance is important. Preparing before the snow and cold ...

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Oct. 14, 2020

6 Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Broker

Chicago New Construction Home

 

An online search for real estate will bring up a lot of information. So, why hire a broker? At first glance it may seem that buying or selling a home on your own will save you money. But that might not be the case. According to the National Association ...

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Sept. 15, 2020

Fall Leaf Cleanup Tips

Fall Leaves

 

Fall is a gorgeous time of year, especially in Chicago, with the bright autumn colors and cooler weather. But it also means dealing with falling leaves. While it might be tempting to avoid this chore, you’ll be doing yourself a favor by cleaning up the leaves. Over time, a ...

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