Main-Dempster Small Business Spotlight

Evanston’s Main-Dempster Mile is home to over 200 small businesses and nourished by the surrounding community that encourages it to thrive. Stretching across Evanston, this mile-long hot spot offers residents a plethora of opportunities to shop, gather, relish in local harvest, and connect with the community over the arts, and more. Although the Main-Dempster area boundaries include parts of Dempster Street, Main Street, and Chicago Avenue, it attracts visitors from much further out. The Main-Dempster Mile of Evanston is thus the perfect place to spotlight a handful of locally owned businesses we love.

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5 Best Uses of Color in Staging

So you’ve decided to move to a new home or apartment. Congratulations! Whether you’re buying or renting, you’ll surely spend a lot of time looking for a new place that suits your lifestyle perfectly. But one has to also remember to optimize the decor of your former home. This is called ‘staging,’ and it helps you sell your old place quickly and for maximum value. 

One of the biggest decisions in staging comes down to the color schemes of your walls and decor. In this article, we’ll speak about the 5 best uses for color in home staging, and what types of feelings and ideas are expressed from these design decisions.

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What To Do In Chicago This October

Fall in the Chicago area; you gotta love it! It’s not super hot, but you don’t need an Arctic-level winter coat in Rogers Park just yet. The tourist hordes and the heat have subsided, but there’s still so much to do. Plus, things are finally opening back up again after all the COVID madness. Here are a few great picks of things to do as fall kicks off.

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3 Ways To Style Your Bookshelves

Oftentimes, a bookshelf is at the center of home, housing the collective conscious of those living inside of it. However, as much as the bookshelf serves a very simple and direct purpose, it can also be turned into a creative masterpiece that adds to your home’s decor. if you’re an avid reader, you may have dozens or even hundreds of books to store, so here are three ways to style your bookshelves. 

Everything needs a place to go, and we have some tips and tricks to make your personal library look great and fit into the decor of your home.

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Sales Round Up: 3 Homes in Chicago’s South Loop for under 400K

The South Loop is one of the most bustling districts in Chicago. Historic Printer’s Row, the Museum of Contemporary Photography, and a diverse restaurant and bar scene typifies the area. Of course, many cultural attractions are close by including the famous Buckingham Fountain. 

Owning a home here is also a great investment opportunity, as it’s a neighborhood that will always be in demand. If you’re interested in calling a place in this area your own this year, check out our list below!

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Central Evanston Small Business Spotlight

Central Street Evanston and its namesake east-west boulevard are located in Evanston’s far northside. Acting as a main artery for all local commerce, attractions, and family-friendly activities, this bustling neighborhood is home to a plethora of notable hot spots. Many of Fulton Grace’s employees and agents call Evanston home, thus the Central Evanston strip is among the most visited areas of their neighborhood and ideal for showcasing the very best the neighborhood has to offer. Below are 6 small businesses that Fulton Grace’s Leadership team hand-selected as among their most cherished in this area of Evanston. Read a few of their reasons why along with reviews of the business by visitors.

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Broker Blog: Best Fall Family Farms in the Chicago Suburbs

Pumpkin patch season is upon us! Everyone knows that fall is prime time for picking pumpkins, going on hayrides, completing corn mazes, discovering local farm produce, apple picking, and so much more. Luckily for us, Illinois has many great options for fun fall farm activities for couples and families alike. I’ve gathered a list of fantastic local pumpkin patches you can visit this autumn located in the Chicago suburbs!

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