On the northwest side of Chicago, you’ll find Logan Square, a neighborhood full of aspiring artists and restaurateurs. The Logan Square Farmers Market is open almost year-round and Humboldt Park is direct to the south. With plenty of dining and entertainment options, Logan Square is the perfect place to call home. Here are some of the newest rental listings in the neighborhood!
Get To Know: Logan Square
On the city’s north side rests Logan Square, currently one of the city’s most booming and evolving neighborhoods. A large part of this neighborhood’s personality is attributed to the “local” aspect: a diverse selection of local restaurants, gourmet coffee shops, historic bars, unique cocktail lounges, and eclectic boutiques.
The 411 on Chicago’s New Bike Lanes
Bike-riders all over Chicago rejoiced late last year when the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that it’s installing 100 miles of new and upgraded bike lanes throughout the city. This supports one goal of the new Strategic Plan for Transportation: Make cycling a safe, affordable transportation option for more Chicagoans.
A Brief History of Chicago’s Avondale
In 2017, Avondale was named one of the hottest neighborhoods in the US. It’s been described with words like urban, authentic, and vibrant. The neighborhood is home to St. Hyacinth Basilica, one of only three basilicas in Chicago, and is often referred to as “the neighborhood that built Chicago.” But, like any other neighborhood, Avondale has taken years to become what it is today. Let’s step back in time to take a brief walk through the history of Avondale.
Tech Feature: Fultongrace.com + Individual Agent Pages
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 New Development Digest
The luxury of space, roof or patio access, and smart design are all burgeoning desires as our modern needs have evolved with the development of the state of the workforce. With inventory low and housing demands high, new construction is most likely the new reality for many of us on the hunt today. But hey, it’s certainly not a bad one! Below you’ll find the details of select new construction and development properties presented by Fulton Grace over the last several months.
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.
5 DIY Tricks To Transform Your Bathroom
You can absolutely enjoy the look of your bathroom without spending thousands of dollars on a remodel. Making small, inexpensive changes can make the room feel new again without requiring a large investment of time or money. Here are five of our favorite DIY tricks to transform your bathroom.
When Do Chicago Farmers’ Markets Return?
Chicago farmers’ markets are a unique affair. Of course, you can always find the traditional offerings of homemade bread, farm-fresh veggies, and bright bouquets, but that’s just the beginning. Visit Horner Park Farmers Market at the right time and you might catch a live music performance. If you work near Daley Plaza City Market, you can grab a gourmet grilled cheese or empanada from one of the vendors.
Tips for Getting Started as a Real Estate Agent
Fulton Grace Realty is a leading brokerage serving the Chicagoland area. As one of the fastest-growing companies in Illinois and the Midwest Region, according to Inc, we believe education is a primary component of our business model and nurturing the key to much of our success: relationships. In fact, while many agents have their hearts set on sales as the “end goal” of their career title, it is the rental experience where an agent truly gains their ground and hones their craft.
We recently sat down with Adam Ballog, Executive Vice President, and Managing Broker at Fulton Grace who spoke about what truly makes the rental division most unique to him. “Rentals are basically a built-in education and training of real-world client exposure and contact building. Many of those renters will eventually become first-time home buyers. Plus the continual exposure pushes you to prioritize your contact management systems, which any agent will contest is a huge factor in the longevity of one’s career.”