Posts from February 2024

As you probably know, St. Patrick's Day is kind of a big deal in Chicagoland. With the green river and one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in America, it's not a holiday that tends to go unnoticed around here. You'll find big and small celebrations taking place across every Chicagoland neighborhood. 

If you're wondering how to spend your St. Paddy's Day, you've come to the right place. Let our real estate agents be your guides to St. Paddy's Day festivities in the local area. 

• Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade - Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60605
  Let's start with one of Chicago's most iconic events: the

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Kitchen appliances are often taken for granted. We use them every day, but we tend not to think about them too much — until they stop working. 

One of the questions our real estate agents get asked the most when showing homes is, "How long will the appliances last?" The good news is that in a new home with brand-new modern appliances, they should last quite a long time! If you're selling your home, upgrading and replacing old appliances can also help sell your home faster and fetch a higher price. Here's what you need to know about the lifespan of various appliances, how to make them last longer and how to know when it's time to upgrade. 

Refrigerator and Freezer - 10 to 18 Years

Refrigerators have one of the longe...

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Last year, we shared with you some of our favorite historic homes in Chicagoland. Today, we're back with another look at some of the most significant historic houses in several Chicagoland neighborhoods. 

• Richard H. Driehaus Museum - 40 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611 
  Housed in the beautifully restored Nickerson Mansion, the

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Retro diners have a unique atmosphere that makes a great place to charge up with a nourishing meal before work, enjoy a meal with the family or cap off a night on the town. In Chicagoland, you get an excellent mix of newer diners built in a retro style and storied establishments that have been around so long that their retro décor is as authentic as it gets. In the mood for a bit of a blast from the past? Try a trip to one of these 5 retro diners around Chicagoland neighborhoods.

• Pick Me Up Cafe – 4882 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640
  A Chicagoland favorite for more than 25 years, Pick Me Up Cafe has earned a reputation for having a diverse menu that caters to a wide variety of dietary needs and preferences. They...

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After reaching their peak for the year of 7.9% in October of 2023, the tide is finally turning for mortgage rates in 2024. According to an emailed statement reported by Forbes, Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, had this to say. "Mortgage rates will continue to ease in 2024 as inflation improves and Fed rate cuts get closer. Mortgage rates could near 6.5% by the end of the year, a key factor in starting to provide affordability relief to homebuyers."

Over the past few years, rates hit their highest peaks in decades. A forecast of lower rates is a welcome relief to those looking to buy, sell and refinance — but what exactly does it mean for each one? Below, we'll briefly summarize the opportunities lower rates could ope...

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