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The month of spook-tacular surprises, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything! We're falling for all things autumn in this edition of our newsletter. Get ready for some 'boo-tiful' updates, 'gourd'-eous stories, and 'witch'-ful thinking as we navigate through this enchanting October together!
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If you have houseplants and stationed them outside for the warm months, remember to move them back inside before it gets too cold out. If you don't have houseplants, consider making this the time to get some! In addition to being a source of warmth and beauty, plants have been shown to help purify air and reduce stress. As we move through fall and approach the winter months, when we will be spending more and more time indoors with the windows shut, having indoor plants can help keep us connected to nature and keep our air fresh.
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More couples are becoming homeowners before tying the knot.
Unmarried couples make up 18% of all first-time homebuyers, up from just 4% in 1985, according to a 2022 report by the National Association of Realtors.
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OCTOBER 11-12
Chicago International Film Festival
Experience the 58th Chicago International Film Festival this October. Taking place over 11 days, this event combines culture, art, and education through filmmaking.
OCTOBER 28
River North Halloween Day Crawl
No need to wait until dark to celebrate Halloween - Start the festivities early at the River North ​​Halloween Day Crawl. All bars are within crawling distance, so there is no need to worry about finding an Uber.
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The Best Items for a Weekend Getaway - at first glance, the best items for a weekend getaway might seem like an odd fit for our best housewarming gifts series, compared to gifts for the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.
The first 48 hours are critical to mitigating the costs of restoring a damaged home or business.
To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life.
The secret to living large in a tiny bedroom is in the details.
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FOR SALE | LAKE VIEW
2940 North Sheffield Avenue, Unit 4N
2 BD 2 BA $669,000
FOR SALE | GOLD COAST
55 West Delaware Place, Unit 921
2 BD 2 BA 1607 SF $599,000
UNDER CONTRACT | WICKER PARK
1750 North Wolcott Avenue, Unit 104
2 BD 2 BA 1300 SF $545,000
UNDER CONTRACT | EDGEBROOK
6421 West Touhy Avenue, Unit 4B
2 BD 2 BA $339,000
Compass
2350 N Lincoln Ave, 3rd Flr. Chicago, IL 60614
Jake Tasharski