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Home Security Tips for Summer Vacationers in Chicagoland
If you have plans to go away for summer vacation this year, then it's essential to take some home security measures before you depart. You'll enjoy your days of fun and sun even more if you know your home back in Chicago is safe and secure. Our real estate agents are here to share some easy tips for summer home security.
- Stay away from social media.
Excited to share all your vacation photos with the world? Instead of doing it in real time, wait until you get back to share all those Insta-worthy snapshots. Announcing your vacation and sharing its progress on social media essentially lets the whole world know that you're away from home, which could be seen as an invitation for the wrong kind of house guest. - Hit 'pause' on deliveries.
Junk mail and Amazon boxes piling up on your...
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How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Cranking Up the AC
Chicago gets mighty hot when summer rolls around. This is the season to visit our beautiful Lake Michigan beaches and do whatever you need to do to keep cool.
When it comes to staying cool, you might be tempted to close up the windows and bask in the air conditioning, but there are other ways of beating the heat. Our real estate agents in Chicagoland have some tips for keeping your home cool without blasting the AC.
- Open your windows at night.
Sounds simple, right? Even on hot days in Chicago, things tend to cool down as the sun goes down. Open up the windows in your house to take advantage of nature's air conditioning, or better yet, open the windows at opposite ends of the house to create a cross-breeze. As soon as the sun rises in the morning, close the windows and draw the curtains to keep that...
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Fireworks Displays Around Chicagoland: Where to Celebrate Independence Day
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day! The Chicago area hosts some of the most spectacular Fourth of July events in the Midwest, including parades, festivals, and majestic fireworks displays. Let our real estate agents be your guides to finding the best fireworks shows in Chicagoland, from the heart of downtown to the suburbs.
- Fireworks at Navy Pier - 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Extending 3,300 feet into Lake Michigan from the Streeterville neighborhood near Downtown Chicago, Navy Pier hosts stunning fireworks displays all summer long. Fireworks take place on Wednesday and Saturday nights from May through August, offering plenty of opportunities to see a memorable show over the moonli...
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Top Chicagoland Beaches to Visit for a Summer Day Trip
Who's ready to hit the beach in Chicagoland? With 26 miles of stunning shoreline on Lake Michigan, Chicago offers no shortage of opportunities to enjoy some fun in the sun. Now that summer is officially at our doorstep, our real estate agents are excited to share their favorite beaches in Chicagoland!
- Ohio Street Beach - 600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
One of the closest beaches to Downtown Chicago, Ohio Street Beach is nestled just north of Navy Pier, adjacent to the
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Hosting the Perfect Summer BBQ: Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space
Nothing says "summer" quite like hosting a backyard barbecue. The smell of food cooking over hot coals captures the mood of summer in Chicago like nothing else, and if you're anything like our real estate agents, you're more than ready to get the grill going.
That being said, you may also be ready to make a few improvements to your outdoor living space before inviting all your friends and family over. Here's how to level up your grill game and get your backyard ready for BBQ season in Chicagoland.
- Upgrade your grill.
If you've been using the same small, cramped barbecue grill for multiple seasons, it may be time for an upgrade. Especially if you're planning on hosting a get-together with lots of hungry guests. Charcoal grills are ideal for smoking meats and slow-cooking ribs and brisket, but gas gril...
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