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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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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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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer here in Chicagoland, and while the holiday is very much a time of remembrance, it's also a time of celebration. Memorial Day events in Chicago offer both, and our real estate agents are here to guide you through the city's upcoming Memorial Day happenings. 

Memorial Day parades, ceremonies, and festivities 

Here's where to celebrate Memorial Day across Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods.

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade - Chicago, IL

Address: 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602

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May 18 is International Museum Day, a holiday that offers an opportunity to appreciate all the richness that museums bring to our lives. Chicago offers more than 60 museums, ranging from history and science to art and culture, and our real estate agents are eager to share their favorites.

Most unique museums in Chicagoland

Home to some of America's most renowned museums, Chicago is a great place to be on International Museum Day. These are some of the best places to visit in 

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Purchasing a condo in the Chicago area is an exciting milestone, and our real estate agents are here to make sure you go in fully informed. Understanding the homeowners' association (HOA) rules before you commit is one of the most important steps in the entire process.

What the HOA documents actually tell you

When you make an offer on a condo, the seller must provide a package of governing documents. These materials are not just formalities — they define how the building operates, what you can and cannot do with your unit, and what you are financially responsible for.

The declaration and bylaws

The declaration and bylaws are the foundation of any HOA. The declaration establishes the legal framework of the association: How the property is divided, what is considered a common area, and what rights unit owne...

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