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Hello, August!

August is the perfect month for a move! As summer begins to wind down, the real estate market heats up! With back-to-school season just around the corner, families are in a rush to find their dream homes and get settled before the school bells ring. Sellers, meanwhile, are making their properties shine to catch the eye of eager buyers.  

It's a time of last-minute open houses, backyard picnics, and sunny days perfect for exploring new neighborhoods. So whether you're searching for a city condo or a suburban sanctuary, August offers a golden opportunity to make your real estate dreams come true!

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Market Updates

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Save Your Energy

Sustainable Summer Harvest

Reap the benefits of a green garden! August is prime time for harvesting summer fruits and vegetables. Preserve your bounty by canning, freezing, or drying produce. Share excess harvest with neighbors or donate to local food banks. Compost garden waste to enrich your soil for the next planting season, completing the sustainability cycle.

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Real Estate in the News

8 Things Realtors Want You to Know before Buying or Selling a Home

"Whether you’re buying a home or trying to sell one, knowledge is power. The more knowledge you have, the more you’re empowered to make the right decisions. Good realtors and brokers are a wealth of information for buyers and sellers looking for ways to maximize their transactions. 

Here’s what they want you to know about buying and/or selling your home."

Courtesy of Forbes

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Local Happenings

AUG 10TH - 11TH
Chicago Air and Water Show

Make sure to arrive early to secure your spot and catch the spectacular demonstrations by aircrafts, boats, and diving and parachute teams. It’s a thrilling, bucket list experience — soak up the sun, breathe in the crisp lake breezes, and feel the rumble of jet engines soaring overhead.

AUG 17TH - 18TH
Wine and Art Walk at the Morton Arboretum 

Guests can sip wine and other beverages, enjoy live music, and take in gorgeous summertime views as they browse the nature-themed artworks on display. Artist booths will be located along Meadow Lake Trail, a paved accessible 0.6-mile trail that loops around Meadow Lake.

AUG 6TH, 13TH, 20TH
Millennium Park Film Series

Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park to kick back, picnic, and watch free movies against the city’s iconic skyline.

Tuesday, Aug. 6       
American Fiction (117 minutes, R)

Tuesday, Aug. 13      
Wonka (116 minutes, PG)

Tuesday, Aug. 20 
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (103 minutes, PG-13)

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Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

The Surprising State Where 5 of America's Hottest Markets are Hiding....

Including a shocking new no. 1...

Courtesy of Realtor.com

Technicolor Switch

All neutral color palettes might be out - or at least taking a long summer vacation...

Courtesy of Realtor.com

The Most Common Questions Buyers Ask Real Estate Brokers

A real estate purchase brings up a plethora of questions. The answers are often nuanced.

Courtesy of U.S. News

Least Difficult Areas in the US to Buy a Home

Ranked by cost, competition, scarcity, and economic instability.

Courtesy of CNBC