Posts from March 2024

Updated February 2025

When the rainy days of spring arrive it's a safe bet that some homeowners will have to deal with damp conditions. 

Our brokers are here to offer some helpful advice for preventing and dealing with flooded basements. Here's what you need to do when the rain falls in Chicagoland neighborhoods. 

Before the Storm

Let's start with an ounce of prevention. Before the spring rains arrive, it's best to take some precautions to prevent basement flooding and to minimize the damage in case flooding does occur. 

• Inspect basement walls. Check your foundation and basement walls for cracks, indicating a possible leak. Small cracks are relatively easy to fix with hydraulic cement or epoxy, but larger cracks should...

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Spring is here, which means many green-thumbed Chicagoans are dreaming of the gardening season ahead. Rest assured that no matter how big or small your outdoor space may be, you have room to grow some beautiful plants. 

Container gardening is a great option for smaller spaces. Anyone with a deck, patio, balcony or stoop can easily grow a thriving container garden in Chicago or try their hand at indoor gardening! 

Whether you're interested in growing vegetables and herbs for the table or simply cultivating some charming annual flowers, our real estate agents are here to share some gardening tips for container growing in the Chicago area. 

• Choose Your Container
  First things first, pick out containers...

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Chicago is one of America's most renowned food cities, and the best way to get to know the many unique Chicagoland neighborhoods is to eat at their restaurants. As always, our real estate agents are here to offer a few helpful suggestions. 

Of course, sometimes it can be hard to settle on a single dish — that's why we always appreciate it when restaurants offer flights! These are some of our favorite places to sample food flights in the Windy City and surrounding suburbs. 

• Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea - 702 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
  First things first, start your day in Chicagoland with some coffee.

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Living in a small space has countless benefits, from improved energy efficiency to easier maintenance. But it also comes with a few challenges, including less storage space. 

Finding storage solutions for small spaces often requires you to get creative, and that's where our real estate agents come in. We've worked on homes of every size in dozens of Chicagoland neighborhoods, and in the process, we've learned a thing or two about maximizing the storage potential of small spaces. 

1. Eliminate Excess
   Decluttering is both an opportunity and a necessity when you live in a limited space, so take some time to assess your belongings and decide...

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