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Chicagoland's Best Parks and Nature Trails to Enjoy During the Spring
Spring has officially arrived in Chicagoland, and there's truly no better time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Fortunately, we live in a city with truly exceptional urban parks and trails. Join our real estate agents at some of our favorite hiking spots in the Chicago area this season!
- Lakefront Trail - 900 W Ardmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Stretching 18 miles through several Chicago neighborhoods, the Lakefront Trail is a tremendous resource for hiking, jogging, and cycling along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The...
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Start Your Day at These Chicagoland Breakfast Spots
Our real estate agents firmly believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And if you're looking for the perfect breakfast spot in Chicagoland, then you'll have many places to try. From downtown to the suburbs, these are some of our favorite Chicagoland breakfast restaurants.
- Lou Mitchell's - 565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
One of Chicago's most iconic diners, Lou Mitchell's has been serving up breakfast and lunch in the West Loop since 1923. Close to Downtown and just a few blocks from the Chicago River...
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Celebrate the Irish Year-Round in Chicagoland
Updated 2/24/2026
We've written about St. Patrick's Day celebrations before, but residents of the Chicago metro area know that the Irish spirit in Chicagoland extends well beyond the day itself. With deep Irish roots and a thriving community, there's no reason to limit your celebrations to just one weekend in March. Whether you're interested in traditional music, sports, cultural events or just enjoying a pint in an authentic Irish pub, here's how to keep the spirit of Ireland alive all year long.
Explore Irish History at the Irish American Heritage Center
Mayfair, Chicago, IL
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Spring Decor Trends to Revamp Your Living Space
- Replace heavy drapes with breezy curtains
Gone are the dark winter months. Embrace the longer daylight hours by stashing heavy drapes for the season. In their place hang up some light, flowy curtains that let more sunlight in. It won't be long before the days are warm enough to open the windows. - Rearrange your bookshelves
If your bookshelves have looked more or less the same for several years, now is a great time to liven them up! Instead of alphabetical order — or, more realistically, no order at all — try arranging your books by color, assigning a specific palette to each shelf. Thinning out your books and displaying just a select few...
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Single Women Surpassing All Odds in the Housing Market
Did you know that it wasn't until 1974 that single women were able to legally purchase a home without a cosigner? It was a change that came with the passing of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and was just one of many steps taken toward achieving equity in the housing industry.
Just a few decades ago, financial independence for women was far from guaranteed. Today, single women are making history in real estate, outpacing single men as homebuyers. According to a recent report from the National Association of REALTORS®, single women made up between 17% and 20% of all homebuyers from 2016 to 2024. Comparatively, the share of single men wavered between 7% and 9%.
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