Posts with tag 'holidays'

Chicago is a city that knows how to throw a party. Never is that more apparent than on New Year's Eve, when the city bursts to life with celebrations, fireworks displays and live performances. If you're wondering how to spend New Year's Eve in Chicagoland, let our real estate agents be your guides. 

• New Year's Eve Fireworks - Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  The annual New Year's Eve Fireworks at Navy Pier promises to be one of the grandest spectacles of the year in Chicago. At 11:59 pm on December 31, fireworks will light up the sky a...

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Our real estate agents love every season in Chicago, but there's something truly special about the holidays. From the festive lights that illuminate the Magnificent Mile to the city's official Christmas tree in Millenium Park, there's always a lot to experience around Chicagoland this time of year.

If you want to bring some of that holiday cheer into your home, here's how to deck the halls in your Chicago home this December. 

• Up Your Candle Game
  'Tis the season to illuminate your home with candlelight. The warm glow of candles provides a warm holiday atmosphere, especially for family dinners. Choose some lively ornamental candle holders to pair with candles in holiday colors. If you're concerned about open flames, choose a battery-powered candle — many of them are al...

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The holidays are upon us in Chicago, and there's always a lot to do before the whole family arrives for big holiday meals. If you find yourself running out of time for tasks like baking, don't worry. Our real estate agents are here to help. 

Thanks to the folks at these outstanding local bakeries, you can leave the pie-making to somebody else this year. No matter where in Chicagoland you call home, there's a great pie shop nearby. 

• Hoosier Mama Pie Company - 1618 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
  Nestled in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, the cozy

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It's about to be Halloween in Chicagoland, and our real estate agents are ready to celebrate. The Windy City offers endless ways to enjoy the spookiest season — if you're searching for fun, family-friendly Halloween events in Chicagoland, you've come to the right place. 

• Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns - 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Experiencing the Chicago Botanic Garden after-hours is a great way to spend a crisp fall night, and Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns offers a chance to do just that. Taking place from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm on the evenings of October 16 to 2...

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Mother's Day is coming on May 12, and if you're looking for just the right eatery for brunch, Chicagoland is a great place to be. Our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorite brunch destinations in the city.

You'll find perfect brunch spots in dozens of Chicagoland neighborhoods. No matter where in the city you live, chances are there's a top-notch restaurant for Mother's Day brunch nearby.

• Cafe Fourteen - 300 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067
  Cafe Fourteen is a community staple in Palatine, a northwestern suburb of Chicago, where it's been serving breakfast and lunch since 1991. It's a cla...

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