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Budget-Friendly Home Organization Tips for a Fresh Start
Winter isn't always the most organized season in our homes. With clutter left over from the holidays and limited opportunities to get outside, homes start to become disorganized and chaotic. Our real estate agents are here to help.
Organization Tips for Your Chicagoland Home
Whether getting organized is part of your New Year's resolution, or you simply want to get a head start on spring cleaning, these simple and affordable organization tips will help your Chicagoland home look its best this winter.
Declutter and Donate (or Sell)
The first and arguably most important step toward a tidier home is eliminating clutter. That means identifying what you don't need, excess tchotchkes, outdated decor, unworn clothes, old books and magazines, and finding them a new home.
What to do with all your old stuff? Start...
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Doing what's right for you, in your market.
You deserve leadership that makes decisions based on what's right for you in this market, not from a boardroom across the country.
During a period when many brokerages are consolidating under corporate interests, we're proud to remain fiercely local and independent. Our reasoning is simple — it's what's best for our business, our agents, and the markets we serve.
For over 170 years, we've been the oldest and largest independent brokerage in Chicagoland, and that independence means we have local control — our agents have the resources they need right here in Chicagoland. From office staff to the top leadership, they get real support from people who truly understand our communities and what it's like to do business here.
Whether we're unveiling a new brand, launching innovative tech, building a new in-hou...
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Local Chicagoland Charities to Support This Holiday Season
The holidays are the season of giving, and our real estate agents in Chicagoland are always glad for any opportunity to give something back to the city we love. Being good neighbors is one of the things that truly makes Chicago special.
Where to Donate or Volunteer in Chicagoland
We know we're not the only ones dedicated to helping our fellow Chicagoans in need this season. If you're wondering where you can donate or volunteer in Chicagoland during the holidays, we're here to point you in the right direction.
Christmas in the Wards - Chicago, IL
Address: 1030 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619
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Chicagoland Real Estate Market Update: What's Ahead for the Winter Months
The future of the housing market is never certain, even for those of us whose lives and professions revolve around keeping tabs on the real estate world. But there are always trends that point to where the real estate market will head next. As our real estate agents in Chicago look ahead to 2026, we're able to make some very well-educated guesses about what the market will look like in the year ahead.
2026 Market Predictions in Chicagoland
If you're planning to buy or sell a home in Chicagoland in 2026, here's what you can expect.
More homes will sell
After a couple of years during which the housing market seemed to be stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year when it kicks back into gear. The National Association of Realtors predicts roughly a
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Your choice matters — here, you're in charge of your business.
With more than two decades of residential real estate experience and over $500 million in transaction volume, Cummins has found his new home here at Baird & Warner. His decision came down to a few simple reasons — independence, integrity, and what he sees as a golden opportunity to join a brokerage that is focused on doing things the right way.
"In today's marketplace, corporate-owned brokerages control much of the market, which invites unfair practices and leaves consumers at a disadvantage," said Cummins. "I've always believed in fair housing and an open market, and I've been outspoken in my opposition to practices like private office-exclusive listings, which I find fundamentally at odds with transparency."
Cummins continued, emphasizing how today's real estate market is more challenging than ever for buyers — but that it doesn't always have to be th...
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