The Best Chicago Hotels For a Staycation

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From art installations to skyscrapers to sports, from Magnificent Mile shopping and world-class theatre, to the beaches on Lake Michigan…Chicago has a lot going on. And what better way to see it than like a tourist. What? We’re talking about a stay-cation! Instead of flying somewhere else and booking a hotel, get out of your place for the weekend. Dress up, see a show, hit a nice restaurant, or just book a spa treatment and let someone else make the bed for a change. If you’ve never booked a stay-cation, give it a try. And as the weather’s getting colder, room prices are going down and it feels quite cozy in a nice hotel room!

This article will show you a few great options for a ‘stay-cation’ here in the CHI.

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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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Sales Round Up: 3 Wicker Park Homes Under $300k

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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.

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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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5 Exhibits To Visit In Chicago Right Now

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This year, it seems winter is closer than ever and the “fall” temperature has been steady around 40 degrees. Although it’s getting colder outside, Chicago has plenty of in-door activities (other than eating and drinking) to engage in. Getting your daily dose of culture, arts, and the humanities is easier than ever with Chicago’s wide array of museums. Many of the city’s museums are now hosting exhibits you can’t miss…below are a handful to check out this fall.

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4 Reasons Why Millennials Are Choosing to Rent Over Owning

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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.

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A Brief History of Chicago’s Hyde Park

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Hyde Park is a neighborhood and community on the South Side of Chicago, 7 miles south of the Loop. It sits directly on the shore of Lake Michigan. The story of Hyde Park begins with Paul Cornell, a lawyer and real estate investor who bought most of the land in 1853. Mr. Cornell didn’t start out with much luck coming to Chicago from New York; his entire savings was stolen from him on his first night in town. However, he was a lawyer and a well-connected man. 

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