Posts from August 2025

Fall is in the air, which means apples are almost ready to harvest in Chicagoland. Some of the richest farmland in America is within an hour's drive of Chicago, and dozens of orchards in and around northern Illinois offer apple picking this time of year. Join our real estate agents for some fun on the farm at these Chicagoland apple-picking destinations!

All Seasons Orchard - Woodstock, IL

Address: 14510 IL-176, Woodstock, IL 60098

Just over an hour from Downtown Chicago, All Seasons Orchard has been se...

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We have experienced many challenges throughout our 170+ year history, and we have always met them head-on with a spirit of innovation and a focus on ensuring our agents can keep doing what they do best.

So, when our longtime photography partner VHT Studios announced its abrupt closure, our team got to work on a solution, always with our agents' success at the forefront of every decision. Within nine days, we launched Image Services, the new photography division of Baird & Warner. 

First, we hired a veteran team of top industry talent to help us build and launch Image Services from the ground up. Leading the team is Shannon Lange, a former VHT/Matterport sales and account manager and a licensed real estate agent of 20 years. Working alongside Shannon is Michael Johnson and George Tsakanias, two VHT/Matterport veterans. Together, they worked around the clock t...

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These final days of summer offer a chance to get organized. Rather than succumb to the chaos of another school year, our real estate agents are here to share their best tips for organizing your home ahead of back-to-school season. 

• Start with decluttering.
  Chances are, your house has accumulated quite a bit of clutter throughout the summer months. Step one before the kids go back to school is to get the house in order, which means eliminating clutter wherever possible. Be sure to take special care to declutter the closets; eliminate old outfits that are worn-out or no longer fit to make room for new back-to-school clothes. Donate what you don't want, or set up an end-of-summer yard sale. 
  
  
• Organize your entryway.
  One of the most important places to create space and keep o...

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Chicago is the kind of city that you get to know over the course of a lifetime. It's always changing, and the unique atmosphere of each of its neighborhoods makes it an eclectic and energetic city. One of the best ways to get to know it is to do some shopping. 

Locally owned shops and boutiques offer a window into Chicago's unmistakable culture and character. These are some of our real estate agents' favorite one-of-a-kind boutiques in seven of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods. 

• Milk Handmade - 5137 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
  With a focus on ethically and sustainably made goods from local designers, Milk Handmade is a standout fashion bouti...

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We believe running your business on your terms doesn't mean you have to do it all alone. When you join Baird & Warner, you get a true partner in your business — your manager. 

To us, true mentorship is about providing reliable, consistent support you can count on. From the start, they're invested in building a relationship with you, learning your goals, and helping you build a business plan to achieve them. And that guidance goes well beyond day-to-day business — ultimately, it's about helping you build the career and life you want, too. 

And unlike other brokerages, our managers are in the office every day and accessible when you need them most to provide coaching a...

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