Posts made by author 'Baird & Warner Team'

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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Daylight savings time has come and gone, and we're officially in the darkest season of the year. 

Don't get us wrong. Our real estate agents love winter in Chicagoland, but we could all use a little more illumination this time of year. These tips for improving your home's lighting will help you live in a brighter, cheerier space just in time for the holidays. 

Let In More Natural Light

Natural light is more important than ever during the season when there isn't as much of it to go around. Depending on your home's layout, you could take advantage of sunlight from every angle, but the south-facing portions of your home tend to get the most light. Use lighter curtains for privacy, but keep thick drapes open as much as possible during daylight hours. You could als...

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It's about to be Halloween in Chicagoland, and our real estate agents are ready to celebrate. The Windy City offers endless ways to enjoy the spookiest season — if you're searching for fun, family-friendly Halloween events in Chicagoland, you've come to the right place. 

• Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns - 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  Experiencing the Chicago Botanic Garden after-hours is a great way to spend a crisp fall night, and Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns offers a chance to do just that. Taking place from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm on the evenings of October 16 to 2...

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Summer is often thought of as festival season in Chicago, but that doesn't mean the fun is over when the temperature starts to drop. In fact, some of the best food festivals in Chicagoland take place in the fall. 

If you're in the mood to enjoy some fall festivities in Chicagoland this season, our real estate agents are here to help. These are some of the food and drink festivals we're most excited about in October!

• Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up - 1265 W Le Moyne St, Chicago, IL 60642
  Every year around this time, Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up "pops up" along Le Moyne Street just west of the Chicago Ri...

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Spring vs Summer Deck Maintenance

There are two seasons when you really want to pay attention to outdoor deck maintenance: early spring and late summer. In early spring, the challenge is repairing your deck after a long, hard winter. 

End-of-summer maintenance is often less intensive but no less important. The purpose of deck maintenance this time of year is to make sure your deck is ready to weather...

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