Chicago Real Estate Tips

Where to Score Local Art Online

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If we’ve learned anything over the past 12 months or so, it’s how to shop and order items online from the comfort of our own homes! But what about something besides Netflix and Amazon? Supporting local Chicagoland businesses and creative artists is always a cool idea, and everyone loves handmade, unique art for their personal spaces.

So we’ve rounded up some good ways to buy local and unique art and décor online. We’ve started with some more well-known options and also included some regional boutiques and spaces for you to browse through. Enjoy!

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Relocating To Chicago? Here’s What You Need To Know

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Whether it’s for work, play, or just a change of scenery…Chicago is a great place to consider, and voted the second most beautiful city in the world! If you’ve been thinking about making the move to the Windy City, we’ve got a few tips for you. 

(The first tip is ‘don’t call it the Windy City’ by the way! Only tourists say that.)

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4 Ways To Insulate Your Rental For Winter

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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.

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Chicago Coach Houses Explained

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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.’

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Three Ways to Transform Your Private Balcony

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Let’s face it, a balcony or porch rather it be big or small is a cherished possession – especially if you live in a city. You could even say it has been considered a luxury during this pandemic. It’s the time to invest in property with private balconies and/or porches, which is why we have put together three concise and easy tips to instantly upgrade your small outdoor sanctuary. 

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2021 Design Trends

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The aftermath of the pandemic has challenged us to push the envelope and become more creative in the ways we think, entertain, work, and live. Trends are a reflection of past experiences and their effects on consumer behavior and taste. Therefore, you’ll find this list of 2021’s most popular design trends refreshingly handy in helping you stage your home to sell, rent or simply relax into.  

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