Is buying a home one of your new year’s resolutions in 2018? If you’re even thinking about buying your first home, you might be wondering: “where do I start?”
Whether you plan to pay cash or take out a mortgage to buy a home, the biggest financial transaction of your life requires a bit of pre-planning. Here are four steps to take if you’re planning on buying your first home. Continue reading
It’s no surprise the housing market slows down during the holiday season. Between all the parties, family activities and holiday vacations, many buyers and sellers set their real estate endeavors aside in lieu of other commitments.
With that in mind, sellers often ask if they should take their home off the market (or hold off on listing entirely) until spring.
The answer, of course, depends on your situation and urgency. But there are some unique advantages when it comes to listing your home during the market’s traditional off season. Here are a few things to consider:
There’s nothing quite like summertime in Chicago. Street fests. Rooftops & beer gardens. Movies in the Park. The beach. The list goes on and on.
With that in mind, we’ve put together 30 of the best things to do in Chicago this summer. Be sure to let us know if there are any Chicago summer staples that we missed! Continue reading
Sweet, sweet summertime.
Now that summer is officially here, there are plenty of things to do in Chicago during everyone’s favorite season. If you want to spend even more time taking in the fresh air and Vitamin D, move your workout routine outdoors.
It’s free, it’s easy and when it comes to choosing an activity, the options are endless.
We asked four of Chicago’s leading fitness experts about how they work out under the sun and how you can, too. Continue reading
With Thanksgiving just a week away, there is sure to be a lot of action going on in kitchens all across the country. A fabulous kitchen can be the focal point of a home, an area where everyone can gather. With all the Thanksgiving excitement we’ve decided to round up some of the best kitchens around. Continue reading
As the weather gets colder, cuddling up with a book by the fire sounds better and better. A wonderful home library can be the perfect setting for those chilly fall nights. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best home libraries throughout the Chicagoland area. With a library like any of these, you’d definitely be able to reach peak relaxation.
Check them out and let us know which one is your favorite! Continue reading
