Real Estate with Jake | October Newsletter

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October is here which means it’s time to add bonfires, pie baking, and pumpkin carving to your Fall 

to-do list. 

Read on for everything you need to know this month and discover lifestyle tips and tricks curated just for you!

Market Updates


Compass Coming Soon

Check out Jake's monthly hand-curated picks for Compass Coming Soon listings. Chicago has real estate in all shapes, sizes, and price-points. Let us help you find your place in the world before someone else finds it first.

Real Estate in the News

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Across nine counties, 13,360 homes sold in August, a year-over-year increase of nearly 20 percent, according to data from trade group Illinois Realtors first reported by Crain’s. In the Windy City alone, 2,813 homes sold, up 8.2 percent from 2019.



Local Events

Apple Orchards & Pumpkin Patches

The summer heat has come and gone. With the weather starting to cool down, the time for fall activities — like apple picking and pumpkin patches — is here. Check out this 

list of apple orchards and pumpkin patches around the Chicago area. Each has specific COVID-19 guidelines, including masks and increased cleaning and sanitation.

19 Places to Catch the Fleeting Fall Foliage in Chicago



Although Fall is short-lived in Chicagoland, October is the month to catch the changing leaves at their best. From classic tree-lined streets to local gardens, the change is all around us. Check out Time Out's top recommended places to see the warm colors in their best light. 


Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

From Sophisticated Marble to Classic Brick, These 

70 Striking Fireplace Design Ideas are Sure to Inspire  

There’s nothing more cozy than curling up with a blanket next to a toasty fire on a crisp evening. Whether it’s in your family room or your outdoor space, a fireplace will bring you extra warmth and comfort. 

If you’re aiming to bring a new hearth into your home or simply need inspiration to upgrade your existing fireplace, Elle Decor's roundup of gorgeous designs is for you.

Meet 9 Rising Stars Taking the Design World by Storm


From coast to coast, Architectural Digest's next generation of great decorators are writing their own rules and going for bold. Taking clients’ homes and shaking them up, whether it be placing a cocktail table artfully off-center in the living room or commissioning an artist to thickly apply gold liquid resin to rust-orange walls, these designers are pushing the boundaries of beauty.

62 Best Fall Crafts to Help You Celebrate the Season, DIY-Style

 

Autumn is finally here, and that means it's time for a some easy, earth-toned, comfy-cozy DIYs. 

Country Living has gathered together the best crafts to bring in the new season. Each of these easy, family-friendly crafts is super cute and incredibly simple to make. 

Featured Listings

3150 North Sheridan Road, Unit 9D
Lake View
1 Bed | 1 Bath | $285,000
111 West Maple Street, Unit 2010
Near North Side
1 Bed | 1 Bath | $235,000
222 North Columbus Drive, Unit 1806
New East Side
1 Bed | 1 Bath | $299,000
512 West Barry Avenue, Unit 312
Lake View
1 Bed | 1 Bath | $275,000
450 West Briar Place, Unit 13F
Lake View
1 Bed | 1 Bath | $239,000
1816 West Division Street, Unit 3W
Wicker Park
3 Bed | 2 Bath | $529,000


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