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...
by Lauren Traficanto | Sep 27, 2024 | News + Information
Plant! Fall offers ideal planting conditions for new shrubs, bulbs, perennials, bushes and trees – in fact, anything you want in your yard. Experts say that the energy plants spend on growing taller in the summer gets transferred into developing their root systems in...
by Lauren Traficanto | Sep 16, 2024 | News + Information
1. Rearrange furniture One of the easiest ways to increase access to natural light is by rearranging your furniture. If you have large or bulky pieces like armoires near windows or in places where light could be blocked, consider moving them. Put your chairs, sofas...
by Lauren Traficanto | Sep 8, 2024 | News + Information
It’s been a challenging few years for vacation-home shoppers in Southeast Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. First came the pandemic, which set off an unprecedented buying spree that elbowed many would-be buyers out of the market. Then came the...
