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$3.5M Gold Coast Brownstone | Luxury Home Tour | 111 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago

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Step inside one of Chicago’s most elegant residences. Located on one of the Gold Coast’s most picturesque streets, 111 E. Bellevue Place is a beautifully renovated brownstone offering four levels of refined living inspired by the timeless character of a European townhouse. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its architectural integrity, this exceptional home blends classic craftsmanship … Continued

The Best Paint Colors for Resale Value in 2026

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For years, sellers have been told that white walls are the safest choice. According to Zillow’s newly released 2026 Paint Color Analysis, that may no longer be true. After surveying more than 4,400 recent and prospective buyers, Zillow found that warmer, moodier colors often outperformed plain white. In fact, bedrooms painted chocolate brown were associated … Continued

Two Great Reasons to Move This Summer

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A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.”  While waiting sounds like a good plan, there’s something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t expected to change much, so if that’s the #1 reason you’re waiting, it … Continued

Zillow Is Broken. Now What?

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This morning, Chicago’s MLS (MRED) suspended Zillow’s listing feed as part of an ongoing legal dispute. As a result, a reported 86% of active listings in the Chicagoland area are no longer displaying on Zillow. You can read more on NBC and CNN. Whether this is resolved quickly or becomes a prolonged legal battle remains … Continued

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

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You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here’s the good news – you didn’t.  Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your … Continued

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

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Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need. The truth is prices are going to vary depending on where … Continued

A Simple Plan for First-Time Home Buyers

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Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to … Continued

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

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Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? … Continued