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These final days of summer offer a chance to get organized. Rather than succumb to the chaos of another school year, our real estate agents are here to share their best tips for organizing your home ahead of back-to-school season. 

• Start with decluttering.
  Chances are, your house has accumulated quite a bit of clutter throughout the summer months. Step one before the kids go back to school is to get the house in order, which means eliminating clutter wherever possible. Be sure to take special care to declutter the closets; eliminate old outfits that are worn-out or no longer fit to make room for new back-to-school clothes. Donate what you don't want, or set up an end-of-summer yard sale. 
  
  
• Organize your entryway.
  One of the most important places to create space and keep o...

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Living in a small space has countless benefits, from improved energy efficiency to easier maintenance. But it also comes with a few challenges, including less storage space. 

Finding storage solutions for small spaces often requires you to get creative, and that's where our real estate agents come in. We've worked on homes of every size in dozens of Chicagoland neighborhoods, and in the process, we've learned a thing or two about maximizing the storage potential of small spaces. 

1. Eliminate Excess
   Decluttering is both an opportunity and a necessity when you live in a limited space, so take some time to assess your belongings and decide...

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