Posts from February 2024
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Chicagoland Historic Homes to Visit in 2024
Last year, we shared with you some of our favorite historic homes in Chicagoland. Today, we're back with another look at some of the most significant historic houses in several Chicagoland neighborhoods.
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Blast From the Past: Retro Diners in Chicagoland
Retro diners have a unique atmosphere that makes a great place to charge up with a nourishing meal before work, enjoy a meal with the family or cap off a night on the town. In Chicagoland, you get an excellent mix of newer diners built in a retro style and storied establishments that have been around so long that their retro décor is as authentic as it gets. In the mood for a bit of a blast from the past? Try a trip to one of these 5 retro diners around Chicagoland neighborhoods.
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Pick Me Up Cafe – 4882 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640
A Chicagoland favorite for more than 25 years, Pick Me Up Cafe has earned a reputation for having a diverse menu that caters to a wide variety of dietary needs and preferences. They...
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Navigating Mortgage Rates in 2024
After reaching their peak for the year of 7.9% in October of 2023, the tide is finally turning for mortgage rates in 2024. According to an emailed statement reported by Forbes, Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, had this to say. "Mortgage rates will continue to ease in 2024 as inflation improves and Fed rate cuts get closer. Mortgage rates could near 6.5% by the end of the year, a key factor in starting to provide affordability relief to homebuyers."
Over the past few years, rates hit their highest peaks in decades. A forecast of lower rates is a welcome relief to those looking to buy, sell and refinance — but what exactly does it mean for each one? Below, we'll briefly summarize the opportunities lower rates could ope...
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Ring in the Year of the Dragon in Chicagoland
The Lunar New Year — also sometimes referred to as Chinese New Year — is the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar. It's celebrated by millions of people all over the world, but most notably by many East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
This year, the Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 10 and the Chicagoland area is packed with events to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Wherever you are in the city or the surrounding suburbs, make sure to stop by one of these events for an unforgettable cultural experience.
Global Connections at Navy Pier
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Loop, Chicago
Attendees at the AON Grand...
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