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Lakeview is a quintessential Chicago neighborhood. With tree-lined residential streets and a wide range of homes waving the “W” flag, it’s a vibrant community with a palpable energy.
Residents can often be found talking to neighbors on their front porches, dining at neighborhood staples, shopping from local vendors at the farmers market, or joining in the fun of street festivals. Several business districts call Lakeview home, offering everything from small-owned shops to big name retailers.
At the beginning of the year, @properties co-founders Mike Golden and Thad Wong predicted the 2020s would be the decade of the millennial homebuyer. Well, the decade started fast and furious. In August, the Wall Street Journal reported that millennials now account for over half of all new home loans.
North Shore, here we come! @ Loves Local will be heading out to Baker Boys in Highland Park on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020. We already know you’re going to love their freshly made treats!
From cheesecakes to pastries, everything is made from scratch. One of the treats we’re most excited for is their cupcakes. If you stop in daily, you’ll find a rotating menu of classic and specialty cupcake flavors.
Characterized by towering high rises with dramatic views of Lake Michigan and historic pockets that reflect the area’s storied past, the South Loop is a distinctive Chicago neighborhood.
Between the unique residential options, eclectic mix of dining and nightlife, and convenient access to the lakefront path, parks, and museums, it’s easy to see why there’s so many things to love about this vibrant community. Let’s dive in.
Halloween is upon us, and like many other 2020 festivities, it certainly doesn’t look like years past. Fortunately, there are still ways to get creative and celebrate this candy-filled holiday. Following are a handful of ideas on how to celebrate Halloween 2020-style. Remember that regulations and guidelines vary based on where you live, so be sure to check local websites and resources for the most relevant information.
Over the last few years, Chicago’s housing market has gotten its fair share of media attention for lagging other major metro areas when it comes to home price appreciation. Chicagoland tends to be near the bottom of the 20-city S&P Case-Shiller report, charting more moderate gains than the cities along the coasts and the Sun Belt. Meanwhile, the UBS Global Cities Price Index recently identified Chicago as the most undervalued housing market of 25 major global cities.
North Center has all the hallmarks of a vibrant neighborhood. Whether you’re in search of live entertainment, great restaurants, local hangouts and events, or a tight-knit community, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this aptly named neighborhood located near the center of Chicago’s North Side. There are plenty of things we love about North Center, so be our guest as we show you 10 of them.
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@ Loves Local is excited to be heading to Cookie Spin in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood! While this shop offers a variety of indulgent treats, owner Joe LaMondi has taken cookies to the next level. When we say this isn’t your everyday cookie, we mean it. Cookie Spin’s cookies? They’re deep-dish.
We don’t know about you, but spending all this time at home has us thinking a lot about what updates and refreshes we can make where we live. There has never been a better time to start cultivating your dream home.
Whether your home needs a few minor updates or a major facelift, we want to help you find the right balance between saving and spending so you don’t break the bank.
Follow our guide on where to splurge and where to save below.
