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The 11 best holiday films set in Chicago

• Barbara De Fries
• 12/10/24

13 winter curb appeal ideas for your home

• Barbara De Fries
• 12/5/24

"From Old to New: The Chicago Price of a Home Rehab"

• Barbara De Fries
• 10/18/24

Multi-family winterization checklist: 18 steps to take ASAP

• Barbara De Fries
• 10/15/24

Winter Decor Ideas to Keep You Cozy Until Spring

• Barbara De Fries
• 09/18/24

Consider adding some mood-boosting cold weather decor that you can keep up all winter.

Converting an Attic Into a Living Space: 12 Tips to Get Started

• Barbara De Fries
• 09/12/24

Turn your attic storage space into prime real estate

Chicago Winter Prep Tips for Property Managers

• Barbara De Fries
• 09/12/24

To quote Game of Thrones, winter is coming.

Pros and Cons of Buying Chicago Foreclosures

• Barbara De Fries
• 06/4/24

Is Rental Property Investing Right for You?

• Barbara De Fries
• 05/16/24

Prepare Your Home to Beat the Heat This Summer

• Barbara De Fries
• 05/6/24

Best ROI for Home Renovations in Chicago and US!

• Barbara De Fries
• 04/23/24

Pros and Cons: Row Gardening vs. Raised Beds vs. Containers

• Barbara De Fries
• 04/22/24

Chicago's Most Iconic Movie Homes

• Barbara De Fries
• 04/18/24

9 Best Beaches in Chicago

• Barbara De Fries
• 04/16/24

For a Taste of Lake Life

How to properly budget for a home renovation

• Barbara De Fries
• 04/16/24

Renovate your home

The Latest Paint Trends for 2024

• Barbara De Fries
• 04/9/24

Gold Coast

• Barbara De Fries
• 06/13/22

Gold Coast Beauty

Immersive Frida Kahlo Her Life. Her Love. Her Art.

• Barbara DeFries
• 02/28/22

Her Life. Her Love. Her Art.

Home Flippers Busiest Since 2006

• Zach Shepard
• 01/5/21

This two-flat in Rogers Park was among more than 5,300 Chicago-area flips last year.

12 Reasons Why Rental Properties Are the Best Investment!

• Zach Shepard
• 01/5/21

It’s no secret that I love rental properties. Sure, flipping and wholesaling properties might be fun.

May 2018 Chicago Summer Festival Guide

• Zach Shepard
• 01/5/21

Gear up for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests.

This Chicago ZIP Code Has The Highest Concentration Of Millennials In U.S.

• Zach Shepard
• 01/5/21

Three out of four people living in the eastern part of the West Loop are part of the millennial generation.

5 Signs of a Bad Land Deal in Chicago

• Zach Shepard
• 11/18/20

It requires dedication in order to avoid making a mistake.

What You Should Know About Buying and Selling Fixer-Uppers in Chicago

• Zach Shepard
• 11/12/20

Buying and selling fixer-uppers in Chicago can be a successful venture, while still fulfilling any desires.

4 Red Flags in Chicago Real Estate Deals That Should Make You Run The Other Way

• Zach Shepard
• 11/11/20

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what to look for when you are in the market to buy a home?

These Were Chicago’s 10 Most Important Projects Of The Past Decade

• Zach Shepard
• 12/17/19

The past decade has been an incredible period of change for Chicago’s built environment

13 Chicago Spots for Holiday Lights

• Zach Shepard
• 12/18/18

Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago becomes a bustling mini village.

Wells Street Art Festival This Weekend

• Zach Shepard
• 06/7/18

Should You Invest In Chicago Real Estate?

• Zach Shepard
• 01/4/18

Investments in single-family rental properties have good potential in the next few years.