Chicago Real Estate Blog, Page 2

Thinking or already on your way to moving to Chicago? With top accolades like #1 big city in the US and second most beautiful city in the world, we think you’re making the right choice. But what lies beneath the …

 The smell of grated lemon evokes a swirl of memories for me (right up there with garlic, basil and rosemary).  A most recent memory is of coming home to find my creative, fabulous and very talented sister in law (also …

Chicago’s West Loop is known for its Randolph Street Market, some of the top Chicago hotels such as Nobu, Crowne Plaza, and The Hoxton, top-tier restaurants (Michelin awarded Mako, Next, Smyth, Elske, and others), and luxury highrise residential buildings. “My …

Whether you are strolling through Pilsen, Rogers Park, Logan Square, or any of Chicago’s urban neighborhoods, you are likely to be enamored by the beauty of the street art. From vibrant and inspiring murals spread across slabs of concrete wall …

Are you preparing to list your home for sale? Already listed and not getting the offers you hoped for? If your goal is the best price within a reasonable time frame please take note of our tried and true Top …

Your home is your castle and you should live comfortably and in your style. Then it all goes out the window when you decide to sell. If your goal is to optimize price and reduce market time, in any market …

Chicago is an amazing city year-round, but there is something special about summers in Chicago. Locals and visitors alike are outside enjoying the city’s multitude of parks, beaches, outdoor dining, Lake Michigan, and, of course, summer festivals, most of which …

The spring market of 2022 was mired with low inventory, multiple bids, and rising home prices. In April, two first time home buyers reached out for help finding their new homes. Tess through a referral and Amelia through Google search …

Calling all my fellow foodies! The world’s largest food festival takes place every summer at Grant Park in Chicago. The Taste of Chicago is a unique Chicago tradition that serves the city’s best eats ranging from jerk chicken to classic …

Hot off the press! Food & Wine Magazine just announced Copi might be the new salmon!  “Copi, previously known as Carp, was imported to the United States from Asia in the 1970s. It was used as a method to control …

Chicago is an amazing city year-round, but there is something special about summers in Chicago. Locals and visitors alike are outside enjoying the city’s multitude of parks, beaches, outdoor dining, Lake Michigan, and, of course, summer festivals, most of which …

At The Dobbs Group and @Properties, one of our core values is love. We are committed to expressing love in everything we do, from our team engagement, our work ethic, and our personal and client relationships.  On June 26, spread …

One of Chicago’s most beloved summer traditions is the twice weekly sky spectacle, a dazzling fireworks display at Navy Pier. From Memorial Day through to Labor Day, every Wednesday at 9 pm and Saturday at 10 pm, you can enjoy …

Amongst the several glorious events Chicago annually holds, Movies in the Park is one of the most beloved by Chicagoans. Once the sun goes down, parks across the city welcome any and everyone to watch classic Blockbuster films for free! …

Chicago is an amazing city year-round, but there is something special about summers in Chicago. Locals and visitors alike are outside enjoying the city’s multitude of parks, beaches, outdoor dining, Lake Michigan, and, of course, summer festivals, most of which …

The Villa is Chicago’s smallest, and arguably most beautiful, neighborhood with a total of 126 homes. Established in 1907, The Villa is identified through parkway streets, stone planters, and iconic early 20th-century architecture. The gorgeous and unique homes, lush greenery, …

Chicago is gritty and beautiful, diverse and homogenous, fierce, resilient, passionate. Come hither and stake your claim. The City of Big Shoulders can carry your weight. I grew up in South Deering, at the southern edge of the south side …

Are you a new home buyer looking for help finding the right home for your budget? Debra Dobbs has more than 37 years of experience helping people find the perfect home for them in Chicago. She is particularly knowledgeable about …

Ok, you’re ready to invest back into your home. Just one question: where should you start with these updates? For many homeowners, this is the biggest roadblock when it comes to making value-adding improvements. The key to prioritizing updates and …

Record low interest rates, the likelihood of a rate increase Q1/Q2 of 2022, and the impressive gains in real estate values this past year make now the ideal time to refinance your mortgage. The general rule of thumb – if …

Though he drives me absolutely bonkers, my brother Michael is a wizard in the kitchen, thus makes up for the bonkers. There is nothing better to snack on in the middle of dreary, frigid winter than his Spressata! One day …