Multigenerational living in Chicago, Oak Park and the near-west suburbs

Maybe everybody keeps joking about living together. Maybe it is not really a joke anymore.
Mom wants less house. You need more house. Childcare is …
There is a very specific kind of homeowner right now.
They do not necessarily love their house.
They may have outgrown it. They may want less house. Fewer stairs. Lower maintenance. A different neighborhood. A condo. More space. Less space. A move closer to family. A move …
Pre-Listing Curb Appeal Strategy
Why strategic landscaping can improve curb appeal, attract buyers, and help your entire property make a stronger first impression.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in …
Oak Park …

For longtime Oak Park homeowners, the hardest question is not always “Should we sell?” Sometimes it is, “Where would we actually go?”
There’s a moment I see happen with homeowners all the time.
Not at the closing table. Not …
How …
The right Chicago listing still gets attention. The trick is knowing how …
Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.
In the shelter of each other, the people live.
I recently came across this Irish saying, and it stopped me in my tracks.
There’s something about it that feels both ancient and urgently relevant. In the shelter of each other, …
View MoreLess driving. More living. But only if you choose the right location.
Buyers ask this all the time, especially when they are moving from Chicago or trying to simplify their day-to-day life.
The short answer is yes, you can live in Oak Park with one car.
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