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.
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.
A Brief History of Chicago’s Hyde Park
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.
Broker Blog: Last Chance to Explore Farmers’ Markets in Chicago’s Northern Suburbs
We’re one month into Autumn, and while it’s still warm enough to sit out on a patio for drinks with friends, or take your dog on a long walk through streets lined with golden leaves– we all know how cold Chicago winters can be. You have a few weeks left to check out these fantastic farmers’ markets in the northern suburbs. Get some fresh flowers to spruce up your living space or grab some seasonal fruits and vegetables for a hearty meal before it’s time to trade in your light sweater for a puffer jacket.
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.
North Shore Fall Family Activities To Try
The North Shore has a lot to do for all age groups, but here we specifically selected things that could be fun for the whole family. If you’ve got a mixed age group to entertain, let us suggest a few options below!
What To Do In Chicago This October
Fall in the Chicago area; you gotta love it! It’s not super hot, but you don’t need an Arctic-level winter coat in Rogers Park just yet. The tourist hordes and the heat have subsided, but there’s still so much to do. Plus, things are finally opening back up again after all the COVID madness. Here are a few great picks of things to do as fall kicks off.
3 Ways To Style Your Bookshelves
Oftentimes, a bookshelf is at the center of home, housing the collective conscious of those living inside of it. However, as much as the bookshelf serves a very simple and direct purpose, it can also be turned into a creative masterpiece that adds to your home’s decor. if you’re an avid reader, you may have dozens or even hundreds of books to store, so here are three ways to style your bookshelves.
Everything needs a place to go, and we have some tips and tricks to make your personal library look great and fit into the decor of your home.
Broker Blog: Best Fall Family Farms in the Chicago Suburbs
Pumpkin patch season is upon us! Everyone knows that fall is prime time for picking pumpkins, going on hayrides, completing corn mazes, discovering local farm produce, apple picking, and so much more. Luckily for us, Illinois has many great options for fun fall farm activities for couples and families alike. I’ve gathered a list of fantastic local pumpkin patches you can visit this autumn located in the Chicago suburbs!