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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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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. 

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The Fourth of July is always a major event in Chicago, with parades, fireworks, and citywide festivities. This year's Independence Day also marks America's 250th birthday, and it's going to be even bigger than usual. Let our real estate agents be your guide to celebrating in Chicagoland.

Celebrate Independence Day in Chicagoland

Across Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods, the Fourth of July is marked by jubilant celebrations. Here's where to join in the excitement this year:

Navy Pier Fourth of July Fireworks - Chicago, IL

Address: 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

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May 28 is National Hamburger Day, and what better way to celebrate than by taking a tour of some of Chicagoland's most revered burger joints? Our real estate agents are here to be your guides to the best burgers in the area. 

Best burger restaurants in Chicagoland

According to some accounts, America's first hamburger served on a bun debuted in 1917 at a small Chicago eatery called Drexel's Pure Food. Although that establishment is long since closed,

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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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