Whether you’ve lived in Chicago your whole life or you’re experiencing it for the first time, Chicago winters are harsh. The breathtaking winds and icy sidewalks make it easy to stay curled up at home until you can walk outside with less than 3 layers. And as Continue Reading
Shared Cost Sidewalk Program
Each year thousands of Chicagoans participate in The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program and today is the one and only day that the city is taking applications for you to include yourself among them! This popular, voluntary program allows property owners and the City of Continue Reading
Neighborhood Spotlight: Bronzeville
If you have not yet been to the historic Bronzeville neighborhood, your knowledge of Chicago’s culture, people, and history is incomplete. The neighborhood boasts a national center of African-American culture that comfortably rivals New York’s Harlem, and possesses the Continue Reading
New Rental Building Replaces Father and Son Plaza
The development boom is in full swing this year, adding yet another rental building in place of Old Town’s Father and Son Plaza strip mall. The redevelopment plans for 633 W North Avenue have been in the works since 2016 and is finally moving forward. White Oak Realty Continue Reading
Neighborhood Spotlight: Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a location bursting with luxury real estate stock, and much more potential yet to be realized – and for good reason. This youthful neighborhood is popular with young professionals, recent college graduates, and families with young children, while also keeping Continue Reading
Your Go-To Guide for Chicago Neighborhoods
So, you're thinking of moving to Chicago, huh? Or maybe you already live in this amazing city, but are thinking of checking out a new neighborhood? Either way, we have you covered. Chicago is well-known for its awesome sports, delicious pizza, art and culture, and Continue Reading
The Cook County Land Bank Authority: What Is It?
This week we were lucky enough to have Rob Rose, executive director of the Cook County Land Bank, and Catherine Okoroh, from Guaranteed Rate, join us for our weekly agent training session to give a presentation on the Land Bank. The Cook County Land Bank is a great Continue Reading
What’s Happening in Fulton Market
If you haven’t already heard, there’s something going on in Fulton Market. While once a quiet, meatpacking-centric area just over a decade ago, this neighborhood Continue Reading
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Chicago This Summer
It's summer in Chicago and we love how the whole city comes to life! There is always something to do, but sometimes it can feel like you're doing the same thing every summer. We've compiled a list of things you didn't know you could do in Chicago for those who are ready to Continue Reading
Chicago Summer Festival Schedule 2018
Chicago is beginning to thaw and you know what that means... It's festival season! Every May through September, people fill the streets of Chicago at the many festivals held around the city. Nearly every neighborhood hosts a local event with most offering food, drinks, and Continue Reading
