Posts from June 2024
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Chip and Joanna Gaines' Top Outdoor Decor at Target—Just in Time for July 4th Summer Fun
Chip and JoAnna Gaines know not only how to decorate a house, but also how to jump-start your July 4th festivities.
Their Summer Fun Collection from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, available at Target, offers everything you'll need to host a big (or petite) crowd and keep everyone entertained.
To help you shop for your best Fourth of July party yet, we've tapped the pros in the know for their advice on the top picks from Chip and Jo's line. Cheers to cold drinks and sporty play on the lawn!...
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Chicagoland Fireworks Displays 2024
You can't have the Fourth of July without fireworks. It's as American as baseball and hot dogs — two things we happen to be experts in here in Chicagoland — and you can bet that our real estate agents will be out watching the sky over the city this July Fourth. The city and its many suburbs will host multiple festivals and events throughout the week of Independence Day, so you'll have no shortage of opportunities to take in a stunning fireworks display. Below are just a few of the upcoming celebrations.
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Homebuying 101: Getting a Preapproval
Welcome back to Homebuying 101! So far we've covered the basics of the homebuying process, how to find a real estate agent and questions to ask once you've found one. Now, we're diving into the next step — finances.
Saving up for a downpayment is a big part of the homebuying process, but obtaining a preapproval is just as...
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Good Dog! Why Pets Are Popping Up in Listing Photos—but This Cuteness Could Come Back To Bite You
Opinions on best practices for real estate photos vary, but one thing everyone agreed on—until recently—is that sellers' pets should never appear in the listing. Buyers want to picture their own lives in the home, so photos should be a blank canvas.
But more agents are saying that thinking is for the dogs.
"Usually, we don't put animals in pictures. It's not a thing in the industry that is done," says Corcoran Group agent Noemi Bitterman.
Yet, when arranging a photo shoot for a three-bedroom Brooklyn co-op she was representing with her partner,
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Homebuying 101: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent
Welcome back to Homebuying 101. For the first installment of this series, we'll tackle how to interview an agent. Once you've narrowed down your buyer's agent search to a few candidates, it's time to start getting to know them. You'll want to consider not just their experience and professional expertise, but how well the two of you communicate. After all, a home search can sometimes take months or even over a year, so you'll want to find someone that you're comfortable with. Depending on your situation, there can be any number of important, relevant questions you can ask — here are a few to get you start...
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