by Lauren Traficanto | Nov 19, 2024 | News + Information
The company’s day-long brokerage summit brought together 1,200 agents from its company-owned and franchise @properties and @properties Christie’s International Real Estate offices in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and...
by Lauren Traficanto | Nov 12, 2024 | News + Information
1. Do an energy audit The first step in improving your home’s energy efficiency is finding out where you stand. There are do-it-yourself energy audits, or you can hire a professional to conduct one. Homeowners can take advantage of a federal tax credit that rebates...
by Lauren Traficanto | Nov 5, 2024 | News + Information
1. Belmont Harbor: Quaint Belmont Harbor, located at Belmont Avenue east of Lake Shore Drive, offers a spot for boating and fishing, as well as soaking up natural beauty in a peaceful retreat from city life. The harbor, one of the largest and most popular in the...
by Lauren Traficanto | Oct 28, 2024 | News + Information
1. Get inspired: Turn your binge-watching into a virtual Pinterest board and get inspired by TV shows and movies that feature mid-century modern design. “Mad Men” perfectly captures the sleek, minimalist furniture, rich wood tones and bold color schemes that are...
by Lauren Traficanto | Oct 22, 2024 | News + Information
Rising confidence in the market Recent activity reflects rising confidence in the market among Chicago-area buyers and sellers, according to Rachel Scheid, vice president of brokerage services with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate’s Gold Coast office....
by Lauren Traficanto | Oct 11, 2024 | News + Information
1. The Chicago Dog Devotee CHECKLIST: There are Chicago dogs (i.e. no ketchup), and then there are Chicago dogs, the four-legged variety. The Windy City is perennially a top pick in terms of canine-friendliness, and why not given the variety of places for you and the...