Posts from April 2025
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Boosting Curb Appeal on a Budget
Homes in Chicagoland don't always emerge from winter looking their best, but with spring flowers blooming and lawns rapidly greening back up, spring is quick to set things right. Spring is also the most popular season to list homes for sale, and if you're planning on selling your Chicago home this season, curb appeal is essential.
Fortunately, boosting your curb appeal doesn't have to involve costly and time-consuming renovations. Our real estate agents are here to offer some simple and cost-effective tips for improving curb appeal, whether you're selling your home or simply want it to look its best.
- Install flower boxes
Flower boxes beneath your front-facing windows are a classic touch that can really amp up your curb appeal, especially during the warmer months. A...
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Explore Chicago's Spring and Summer Markets and Craft Fairs
Updated 5/23/2025
Chicagoland comes alive in the springtime. This season also marks the beginning of what our real estate agents like to call "market season" in Chicagoland, which extends throughout the summer and winds down in the fall. Whether you're looking for arts and crafts, fresh produce, or any other local, handmade goods, you'll find them at these upcoming spring and summer markets and craft fairs in the Chicago area.
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Chicagoland's Best Parks and Nature Trails to Enjoy During the Spring
Spring has officially arrived in Chicagoland, and there's truly no better time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Fortunately, we live in a city with truly exceptional urban parks and trails. Join our real estate agents at some of our favorite hiking spots in the Chicago area this season!
- Lakefront Trail - 900 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Stretching 18 miles through several Chicago neighborhoods, the Lakefront Trail is a tremendous resource for hiking, jogging, and cycling along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The...
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Baby Boomers Take the Lead as the Biggest Group of Home Buyers
A new report shows that baby boomers are now the biggest group of home buyers in the U.S. This information comes from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
According to the NAR's 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, baby boomers aged 60 to 78 made up 42% of all home buyers last year. In comparison, millennials dropped to 29% from 38% the year before. Generation X buyers, who are aged 45 to 59, stayed the same at 24%.
Jessica Lautz, the NAR's deputy chief economist, said, "It's surprising that baby boomers have passed millennials to become the top home buyers. Many of them are buying homes with cash instead of loans."
Older buyers are more likely to pay with cash, while younger buyers often need loans and help from family. Over 90% of buyers aged 44 and younger financed their homes. Some younger millennials (ages 26-34) and older millennials (ages 35-44) said they received money from relatives for their down payments.
The re...
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