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Decluttering before back-to-school and where to donate around Chicagoland
Another school year is about to start, and with it comes a flood of books, backpacks, and homework into Chicagoland homes. Our real estate agents are here to help with handy decluttering tips and to show you where to take your donations this season.
Decluttering tips for Chicagoland homeowners
Getting ready for the school year starts with making space. Decluttering your home now will help avoid messes and clutter during the season ahead. Start with these simple steps:
Organize the entryway
Everyone in the house—and all their belongings—passes through your front door every day during the school year. Get this area organized with hooks, hangers, and cubbies for jackets, backpacks, and shoes. To avoid future clutter, make it a rule that only items that leave the house frequently belong in the entryway area. ...
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Don't miss these farmers markets before summer ends
Summer is here, and fresh produce is arriving every week at farmers markets all over Chicagoland. From the suburbs to the city, our real estate agents are here to share their favorite places to find fresh, local goods in the Chicago area.
Shop Chicagoland's top farmers markets
Growers and makers all over Northeast Illinois bring fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy products, homemade foods, and handmade goods to Chicago's farmers markets all summer long. Here's where to shop local and support farmers in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods.
Oak Park Farmers' Market – Oak Park, IL
Address: 460 Lake St., Oak...
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6 dog-friendly patios, parks, and outings around Chicagoland
We've discovered some of the best dog-friendly parks, patios, and beaches in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods, and we're excited to share them with you!
Outdoor fun with fido in Chicagoland
Montrose Dog Beach - Chicago, IL
Address: 601 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Overlooking Lake Michigan in Uptown Chicago, Montrose Beach and the adjacent
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7 must-try ice cream shops in Chicago's western suburbs
Chicago's Western Suburbs are known for their family-friendly atmosphere, charming, walkable downtowns, and excellent schools. So it should come as no surprise that there are some top-notch ice cream spots in the area. Let our real estate agents be your guides to sweet summer treats.
Something sweet in the western suburbs
Beat the heat and satisfy your sweet tooth at these ice cream shops in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods in the Western Suburbs.
La Michoacana Deluxe Ice Cream - Naperville, IL
Address: 592 Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540
C...
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Five Chicago food events heating up the July calendar
As summertime heats up in Chicagoland, our real estate agents know that sunny skies and rising temperatures can only mean one thing: It's festival season. And here in one of America's great food cities, there's much to sip and savor across the Chicago area this summer.
Top July food events in Chicagoland
Lovers of barbecue, tacos, and the multitude of other foods Chicago is known for will find no shortage of opportunities to indulge this season. Here are some of the most exciting upcoming food fests in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods.
Taste of Chicago - Chica...
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