Chicago might be nicknamed the “Second City,” but it’s the number one place to live for young families. Top-ranked schools, world-class museums, great transportation, and plenty of family and dog parks are millennial magnets. The trick is making your home just as appealing for these young families.
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4 Ways To Insulate Your Rental For Winter
As the Chicago autumn turns to winter, lots of us start thinking about how to keep our warm air inside and the Windy City cold out. This is even more of a challenge for those of us that don’t own our homes or apartments because it doesn’t really make sense to make permanent changes like adding new windows or doors.
But this doesn’t mean you have to suffer thru a chilly winter! Here in this article, we’ll go through 4 ways to keep your place cozy and warm during a Lake Michigan-level cold snap.
Chicago Coach Houses Explained
In December 2020, the Chicago City Council expanded housing access for many people by allowing the construction and legal use of ADUs. What’s an ADU? Defined by the City Council, an ADU is an additional dwelling unit; a secondary living space on the property of a Chicago residential home. People call these ‘in-law apartments’ or ‘granny flats’ or ‘coach houses.’
Gifts For New Homeowners
Buying a home is just as exciting as it is overwhelming so why not help out a new homeowner friend by spoiling them with a meaningful housewarming present? If you are struggling to find good gift ideas, this list of 10 ideas will have you nailing the skill of gifting in no time. Continue reading
5 Tips for New Flippers
It’s easy to get carried away in the excitement of a first-time home-flip. There are so many opportunities to buy new real estate and even more ideas on Pinterest on how to remodel spaces that will make you overly confident enough to blindly rush into a remodel. It can often feel like the world is your oyster and all you have to do is make a few little tweaks and your Pin board will come to life. Before you know it, you’re knee deep in renovations and possibly a surmounting debt for costs your Pin board forgot to mention. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you let yourself get caught up in the flippin’ excitement.
Prep Your Rental For Winter
To know Chicago is to love Chicago. Something much easier said in the summer. Winters in the Windy City are, dare we say it, unbearable. Or at least that is what the visitors claim. No doubt, Chicago is among the coldest cities in the world and winters often see drops at the same rate as those in the artic. We also see snow., sleet, ice, and storms that have made history…literally. Although Chicagoans have grown acclimated to nearly 6 months of weather under 40 degrees, homes have a little tougher time adjusting to the prolonged cold and enduring winter weather. Plan accordingly and make your place as structurally sound as possible for the long, chilly months ahead. The following things can be done around your home (house or apartment) rental and are often easy to complete without having to enlist a contractor.
Broker Blog: Tips for Marketing New Construction
Are you taking on your first new construction listing and wondering how to market and, even better, pre-sell it? Is your new construction close to completion, or are the steel frames just going up? No matter the stage in your listing’s construction, you want to sell as many units as possible – ahead of move-in day. While there are a number of different ways to market listings, “new-con” listings can be tricky considering your most important asset – the new and shiny building itself, is not yet complete. Try abiding by these four tips to jump-start your marketing!
6 North Side Chicago Homes for Sale
There is a tangible shift for many, including new home-buyers, to relocate from the cities they covet to more suburban surroundings that offer you and your loved ones more space to spread out. Regardless if it is inside, with more space to grow, get creative, or host your very own home-office or if it is outside, to grow your own veggies or have somewhere outside that you can safely go mask-less. We’ve compiled six homes in varying sizes for sale now on the North Side of Chicago. North of the city, many residents enjoy ample yard space and real estate to call their own. Yet they still have access to the benefits of the big city!
Broker Blog: Get Your Home Winter Ready With This List
As we enter the colder months, it’s always a good idea to make sure your home is prepared and ready to withstand the winter. You don’t want to be dealing with a home maintenance emergency during the holidays or a snowstorm! Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or are getting ready to enjoy your first winter in your new home, the following checklist will help guide you in making sure your home is in good condition as well as give you peace of mind knowing you can avoid emergency repairs or make a trip to the hardware store in the dead of winter.