Posts from August 2024
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A Guide to Apple Picking in Chicagoland
Updated 08/28/2025
As autumn approaches, nothing says fall like a day spent at an apple orchard. Lucky for us, Chicagoland is surrounded by charming orchards perfect for a weekend adventure. Whether you're looking to pick your apples, enjoy some fresh cider, or take part in festive activities, here's a guide to some of our real estate agents' favorite apple orchards around Chicagoland.
5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, WI 53177
Just over the border in Wisconsin, Apple Holler is a favorite among Chicagoans. This family-owned orchard offers over 30 varieties o...
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14 Sneaky Staging Tips for Selling a Small Home
These days it seems like everybody wants a tiny house. But what if your home isn't adorably tiny? What if it's just sadly small?
Don't worry—it's not your square footage that matters most; it's how you present it.
Even if you're tight on space, you can fool buyers into thinking things are bigger than they appear—you just have to have some smart tricks up your sleeve. Keep reading for our experts' savviest and sneakiest tips for seeing big returns on the petite place you currently call home.
1. Throw a reverse housewarming party
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8 Houseplants That Could Kill You and Your Pets
Houseplants are a decorator's best friend, adding pops of color and a vibrant touch to even the blandest home interiors. And studies show that they also improve air quality, lower your stress level, generally make you happier, and just might even make you smarter.
But what if those seemingly innocent buds are doing just the opposite? What if they're actually trying to kill you? And perhaps even your pets?
Whether they emit toxins or poisonous sap, some plants are far from harmless beauties. Wondering if you...
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Budget-Friendly Design Hacks: Stylish Home Tips on a Budget
Interior design doesn't have to be expensive. New homeowners can often feel overwhelmed by the idea of decorating a new place, especially after shelling out the down payment on their new digs, but you can create a high-end feel in your home without a high price tag. Our real estate agents are here to show you the way with these simple design hacks for budget-friendly interior design and decor.
Choose Your Color Palette First
Deciding on your preferred color palette before you start buying decor will give you a solid foundation for a more cohesive look. Choose colors you like and won't get tired of.
If you already have a few pieces of furniture and decor you want to keep, you can use them as part of the basis for your overall color scheme. Take a favorite painting, for...
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Decor Experts Reveal Top Interior Trends for Fall 2024—See the Remodelista Editors' Tips for Adding Autumnal Style to Your Home
In the fashion world, September, not January, marks the turning of a page—a time to look toward what's new.
We like to take the same tack with design: With cooler seasons ahead (in some parts of the world, anyway), now is the time to reevaluate our interiors, taking cues from designers and trend setters.
As such, here are nine design trends we predict will be everywhere this fall (and beyond)—from kitchens that riff on wood paneling to the colors taking over the zeitgeist. Have a look!
1. Wood all over
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