Posts with tag 'summer party'

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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Are you ready for summer in Chicagoland? It's the season of street fairs and farmers markets, and days spent beachside along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. For Chicago homeowners, the months leading up to summer also offer an opportunity to prepare for the season ahead. Our real estate agents are here to share five helpful tips for getting your home summer-ready!

• Wash your walkway and driveway. 
  Chances are, there's a lot of dirt, plant matter, and other assorted grime and debris all over your driveway and walkway from the colder months. As summer approaches, it's time for a cleanup. If there's a lot of loose material, start by sweeping it up with a push broom and dustpan (resist the urge to use your leaf-blower to avoid raising a major dust cloud). Then use a power washer to spray down hard surfaces...

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One of the best things about summer in Chicago is the music. Every week, a music festival or outdoor concert series is happening somewhere in the Greater Chicago area, giving music fans plenty to look forward to.

Luckily, there are still plenty of music festivals and events on our calendar this month, and our real estate agents are excited to soak up every last drop of the summer season!

• Rockin' in the Park 2024 - 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018
  Taking place on select Thursday and Friday evenings from May through August, the

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