In the world of real estate, technology has changed the way people shop for houses and conduct business. Forbes summarized the sudden shift best, “Countless businesses and models have been disrupted by technology and the speed of these disruptions is growing exponentially. The pandemic has exacerbated this phenomenon, forcing the workforce to utilize and quickly iterate and adapt to new technology in order to have any semblance of productivity. Tech is quickly emerging and shaping the future of real estate, and our coping with the pandemic is fueling the mass adoption of many new technologies”. Simply put, real estate has changed thanks to the development of tech’s role in the landscape and the market no longer looks at virtual tours, property shopping, or in-person meetings the same way it once did.
fulton grace homes
6 Top Organizational Tools on Amazon
One of the biggest tips for enjoying every inch of your home is ensuring that everything has a home. The right organizational tools keep your home tidy and your sanity intact. Here are our favorites from Amazon.
Rental Round-Up: Humboldt Park Under 2k
On the west side of Chicago, Humboldt Park is an oasis of green in the middle of the city! And the Humboldt Park neighborhood is one of the most charming in the area. Known for its historic ‘greystone’ buildings, wide boulevards, great Puerto Rican food and culture, and of course close proximity to one of Chicago’s best parks…living out here is a great choice for many types of renters. If you’re interested in joining the area, check out some listing picks below.
Where to Score Local Art Online
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!
Relocating To Chicago? Here’s What You Need To Know
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.)
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.’
4 Reasons Why Millennials Are Choosing to Rent Over Owning
Although Millennials make up nearly 40% of the workforce, their homeownership rates are at least 8% lower than Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. While some economists falsely believe that homeownership just isn’t the goal of aging Millennials, that’s often far from the truth. The main reasons why Millennials hold off on buying a home largely amounts to a lower cash flow.
DIY Halloween Decor
Christmas? New Year’s? For some people (and we all probably know at least one) neither of these holidays can compare to Halloween. Crazy costumes and parties, candy, pumpkin pie, for a lot of people ‘fall has it all!’ So if you or your kids have some Halloween spirit, show it with these great do-it-yourself ideas for Halloween decor.
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.