Chicago Summer Festivals – August

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 …

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Is Copi the New Salmon?!

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 …

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Chicago Summer Festivals – July

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 …

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Pride Parade

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 …

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Movies in the Park

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! …

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Chicago Summer Festivals – June

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 …

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Welcome to The Villa – A Residential Jewel of Chicago

The Villa is the smallest—and arguably most charming—of all Chicago neighborhoods, home to just 126 residences. Established in 1907, The Villa is defined by its parkway streets, historic stone planters, and iconic early 20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s striking homes, lush …

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Why Moving to Chicago is a Good Idea

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 …

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Top home upgrades that pay off in the long run

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 …

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Refinance Mortgage – Home Refinance Loan

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 …

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Property taxes should not be this taxing!

If you own property in Chicago this is a must-read! We have seen some wild increases in taxable values, with property assessments up between 20% and 325%! 2021 (the triennial) is the first time to challenge the newly assessed values. …

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How to Navigate Buying a Fixer Upper Home!

Buying a fixer-upper home can be a great idea, but there are a number of factors to consider first before taking the plunge. To begin with, you’ll want to evaluate the location and the extent of repairs. This is a …

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Chicago Title Insurance 101

Buying a new home in Chicago? It might be in your best interest to look into title insurance. A lot of people may not opt for owner’s title insurance, or even know what it is. In reality, title insurance is …

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