Every March 17, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated with parades, block parties, Irish dancing, and most importantly, a whole lotta green. By turning their river emerald green every year, Chicagoans are known for some of the most extravagant St Paddy’s traditions. These celebrations are notoriously big crowd drawers which is why we want to inspire you to stay at home with these suggested fun activities. Continue reading
What’s Happening in Chicago This March
With Chicago’s reopening of the sports and creative industries, normal life doesn’t seem so far away anymore. We thought this was the perfect opportunity to put together a diverse list of events and activities for you to pick and choose from next month. This list isn’t exhaustive but gives you a great overview of how hard people have been hustling backstage to provide innovative choices. There is a general awareness and empathy among everybody regarding how each and every one of us experienced COVID-19 and 2020 in general.
2021 Design Trends
The aftermath of the pandemic has challenged us to push the envelope and become more creative in the ways we think, entertain, work, and live. Trends are a reflection of past experiences and their effects on consumer behavior and taste. Therefore, you’ll find this list of 2021’s most popular design trends refreshingly handy in helping you stage your home to sell, rent or simply relax into.
How to Add a Luxurious Ambiance to Your Rental
Now that our homes have become both our living and work spaces, it’s important to create an inspirational home environment that you’re proud of. Making your home fancier is like accessorizing a plain outfit. If you pick and wear the right accessories, you’ve got a “look”. We get it – you’re renting so you are not in a position to add molding to your ceiling or drill a customized bookshelf but trust us, there are numerous and simple solutions to add a luxurious ambiance to your apartment.
5 Tips for New Flippers
It’s easy to get carried away in the excitement of a first-time home-flip. There are so many opportunities to buy new real estate and even more ideas on Pinterest on how to remodel spaces that will make you overly confident enough to blindly rush into a remodel. It can often feel like the world is your oyster and all you have to do is make a few little tweaks and your Pin board will come to life. Before you know it, you’re knee deep in renovations and possibly a surmounting debt for costs your Pin board forgot to mention. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you let yourself get caught up in the flippin’ excitement.
Chicago’s Tier 4 Summed Up
Tier 4 means that Chicagoans have graduated from Phase 3, the recovery stage onto Phase 4, the revitalization stage. All security benchmarks have been met; therefore, the State of Illinois is safely reopening its economy by adding five new industry categories to resume business. Pat yourself on the back and keep up the good work. Wearing a mask works, social distancing works, sanitization works and clearly, everybody’s hard work is paying off.
It’s hard to keep up with all the updates and new safety guidelines so we’ve decided to provide you with the ultimate cheat sheet. Here is an informative and concise list explaining everything you need to know about Tier 4 and how it affects your day-to-day life.
Chicago Restaurants with Valentine’s Day Specials
This year’s Valentine’s Day may not be as bad as you had initially thought. With Tier 4 reopening restaurants and bars, we’re spoiling you with a tour of Chicago’s best neighborhoods and the culinary experiences they offer. Whether you’re planning a romantic date with your significant other, a galantines night or a double date, this list offers a little something for everybody and an array of choices.
Simple Ways To Make Your Chicago Apartment Look Bigger
Well, guys, it’s been one year of working from home, taking out and dining in. And let’s be honest, most of it has been in the living room while watching Netflix, right? No matter how big your apartment is, the walls start to close in after a while, the space seems smaller, and suddenly you wonder how you can make your space bigger without making a move. Alas, the home experts are here to share some simple ways to make your Chicago apartment look bigger, regardless if it’s 600, 800, or 5,000 square feet!
Broker Blog: Staged to Sell: 5 Staging Tips From An Expert
When you’re getting ready to sell your home, you want it to look perfect for all potential buyers. The goal is to sell it, and sell it fast! In addition to making sure any blemishes are addressed and repairs are made, you want to stage your home in a way that will help potential buyers imagine themselves living there. According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2019 Profile of Home Staging, 83% of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home and 25% of buyer’s agents said that staging a home increased the dollar value offered between one and five percent, compared to other similar homes on the market that were not staged. In other words, if you’re hoping to sell your home quickly and are hoping to receive your asking price – stage your house!
While the thought of staging your home to impress potential buyers may be overwhelming, these five tips will help alleviate any stresses you may have.
Hot New Chicago Restaurants To Try
It’s been nearly a year since we’ve had to turn to our kitchens for inspiration, dig out those delivery brochures, and remain indoors. With the rise of a new strain of COVID arriving to the US, you and your loved ones, “covid-crew”, or family may feel that a similar notion is best taken with precaution. Despite the reopening of the city’s outdoor dining options and capacity allowances, many may be opting to remain at-home and “dine” from the comfort of your couch. We get it – the same old delivery and take-out go-to’s are starting to feel routine, but make it feel new again with exploring what Chicago does best: food variety, new and interesting collaborations, and pop-ups! The following is a list is a handful of rising stars new to the restaurant scene in Chicago. We hope you find something new to enjoy!