While many of us are still working from home, the luxury of space, roof or patio access, and modern needs have evolved with the development of the state of the workforce. With interest rates low, and housing demands high, new construction is often the new reality. But hey, it’s certainly not a bad one! Below you’ll find the details of selected new construction and development properties presented by Fulton Grace over the last several months.
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4 Ways To Combat Seasonal Depression
There’s no other way to say it: winters in Chicago are pretty darn cold. Thus it’s normal to start feeling ‘under the weather’ or face cabin fever during the wintertime. Not to mention the next wave of at-home orders or quarantines have forced many of us to stay inside without the option to face fresh air on a daily basis. This situation has a name, the aptly-titled SAD a.k.a. Seasonal Affective Disorder. Do you sleep a bit more during winter? Do you feel a bit lower in energy, or just not as excited to do stuff you’re usually into? Yep, you too could be letting the weather get you down…even if it’s just a little bit.
So we’ve got four ideas to help fight the Lake Michigan winter blues and get you feeling good again!
5 Gifts Perfect For Your Neighbor (Anytime of the Year)
If you’re on this site, there’s a good chance you’re interested in a new place to live. In fact, more people in the United States moved last year compared to any other in the last decade. Whether renting or buying, FultonGrace has you covered. And whether you’ve just moved in, about to move, or you have some new neighbors…the best way to introduce yourself is with a gift! In this article, we’ll give you five great gift ideas for meeting new neighbors or becoming better introduced to old ones. Continue reading
5 Best Uses of Social Media For Agents
So we’re going to switch gears a little bit here on the blog, and speak not to just prospective renters and homebuyers, but also to agents themselves. Working in real estate…you learn it’s a research business, a knowledge business, a relationships business, and an advertising and marketing business. And social media can help you build and sustain all of those important tenets of the job. In this article, we’ll go through everything from setting up your socials to targeting and marketing so that you reach your clients in the best way possible.
Sales Round Up: 3 Wicker Park Homes Under $300k
If you ask Chicago residents what’s the ‘hippest neighborhood in the city,’ there’s a good chance that Wicker Park would be high up on the list. Full of both famous-designer boutiques and local mom-and-pop shops, Wicker Park attracts a diverse crowd of foodies, creatives, and families.
Contemporary homes for sale can be hard to find as they tend to go fast if on the market. However, there’s a diverse selection of homes in this neighborhood entering the market on what seems like a continual basis. Restored classics abound here, of all shapes and sizes! If you’re interested in a Wicker Park home, check out our list below and feel free to contact a Fulton Grace agent anytime.
3 Ways To Maximize Your Entry Space
We know, it’s a long-told tale, it helps to get organized. This is especially true utilizing small spaces or micro properties. Regardless of the size of your home, the first impression anyone gets when entering your abode is often the one that sets the tone. This certainly can be true for your own return home from work, a long weekend away, or a big day out. Your entryway communicates how anyone entering your space should feel and what they might expect to see throughout the decor of the space. However, before we discuss decor, organizing your often smallest space in your home, is the most foundational step.
Financing Basics for First-Time Homebuyers
Getting your finances in order is essential if you want to become a homeowner, although first-time buyers will need advice and guidance to put themselves in the best possible position.
With that in mind, here is an overview of the basics of money management that should set you on the path to purchasing a property without falling foul of common mistakes.
What To Do in Chicago This July
We hope you’ve maximized our recommendations on what June had to offer in Chicago. Next stop: our top picks this July! Take full advantage of the outdoors with this list of fun outdoor events below!
A Brief History Behind Chicago’s Andersonville
Andersonville is a popular neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago situated west of Edgewater and east of West Ridge Nature Park. Home to one of the most concentrated areas of Swedish heritage in the United States and known as the “shop local capital”, its community is diverse and laid-back. Let’s delve deeper into the history behind Andersonville’s vibrant and charming community below.
A Brief History Behind Chicago’s Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park is a neighborhood and community on the West Side of Chicago. Humboldt Park is also the name of its namesake park of 207 acres that is situated on the northeast part of the neighborhood. Officially becoming a part of the Windy City in 1869, Humboldt Park has an interesting history that shares insight into the diverse, active and artistic community it is today. Find out more about the history behind Chicago’s vibrant and communal Latino neighborhood below.