Real Estate with Jake | April Newsletter

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April Showers...

April has officially arrived and is bringing a season of growth, fresh spring air, and many special moments. Read on for real estate news, home tips and tricks, and more - curated just for you.

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Market Updates

Four charts show March home prices, market time, housing supply, and sale-to-list percentages from 2021 to 2023.

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Save Your Energy

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Bike, Walk, or Carpool Whenever You Can

Making this a priority in your life is a sure way to cut down your carbon footprint. It’s common knowledge that cars release a ton of harmful pollution into the air, so making a daily effort to reduce that is fantastic. Especially with the nice spring weather on the horizon, biking or walking is a great way to get some much appreciate time outdoors.

Picture Courtesy of Pexels

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Real Estate in the News

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Housing Inventory Recovery Continues At A Breakneck Speed, Giving Buyers More Choices

"In a market with conditions that don’t particularly favor buyers or sellers, both will likely have to make compromises to make a deal happen. As mortgage rates continue to fluctuate and increase the cost of buying a home, it’s important for sellers to price their home appropriately to attract buyers in the market. For buyers, it’s critical they make the best offer they can on a home that fits their needs and budget."

Courtesy of Forbes

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Local Happenings

APRIL 15-16
Spring Egg-Stravaganza

Children paint Easter eggs together with colorful paints and brushes.

Presented by Kinder Joy at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Come celebrate spring at the zoo with this family favorite event.

APRIL
Chicago Baseball

Fans in red and blue caps watch a baseball game from the stands.

Chicago Baseball is back! If you're a Sox fan or a Cubs fan - grab your tickets and enjoy a hotdog at the old ball game! 

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Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

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Best Healthy Home Upgrades for 2023

“It is no surprise that many homeowners are considering renovations that improve more than the look of a home.” These can all help homeowners clean faster, cook smarter and rest easier.

Courtesy of Forbes

30+ Best Kitchen Color Ideas 

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Grab your paintbrush and get ready to give a fresh new look to your kitchen walls and cabinets.

Courtesy of Country Living

Spring Cleaning Checklist

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The Ultimate Guide to a Tidier Home. Spring cleaning will be easier with our checklist that covers your house from top to bottom.

Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

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Featured Listings

Furnished living room with dark leather sofas and panoramic water and city views through floor-to-ceiling windows.

NEW EAST SIDE | RECENTLY CLOSED
360 East Randolph Street, Unit 3801
3 BD 2.5 BA $1,130,000

Loft living room with exposed ductwork, a fireplace, and city views through tall windows.

WEST LOOP | UNDER CONTRACT
933 West Van Buren Street, Unit 708
2 BD 2 BA $380,000

Modern white kitchen with teal tile backsplash and a dining nook overlooking a city balcony.

LAKE VIEW EAST | UNDER CONTRACT
3150 North Sheridan Road, Unit 7B
2 BD 2 BA $310,000

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