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Hello, September!

As the summer sun takes its final bow, September steps onto the stage, bringing with it a prime chance to make your move! With the kids back in school, it's time to sharpen those pencils—and your home search skills. September is all about setting new goals, and what better goal than finding that perfect place to call home? Buyers, don’t fall behind! Sellers are making sure their homes are “A+” material, hoping to ace that sale before the season's over. It’s a time of cozy autumn strolls, open houses that feel like homecoming, and neighborhoods glowing with end-of-summer charm.

So whether you're looking for a downtown "home-room" or a suburban "playground," September offers a golden opportunity to make your real estate dreams a reality!

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Market Updates

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Save Your Energy

Green your thumbs with these fall garden favorites

September is a great time to plant fall vegetables like spinach, kale, and garlic. Start a compost pile with fallen leaves and garden waste to enrich your soil naturally. Mulch your garden beds to retain moisture and protect plants as temperatures drop. If you're preparing for winter, consider planting cover crops to improve soil health and reduce erosion.

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Real Estate in the News

HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams: The 2025 Color Collection of the Year

"If you want to know what’s trending for the rest of this year and into 2025, look no further than the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2025 Color Collection of the Year. 

Whether you’re trying to create the perfect WFH office, style a guest bedroom that rivals a luxury hotel suite, or update your home’s exterior to create a great first impression, color makes a significant difference."

Courtesy of Forbes

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Local Happenings

SEPT. 6TH - 8TH
Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years. This classic food festival will take over Grant Park with dozens of Chicago's favorite food vendors, live music, community dance lessons, karaoke competition, and so much more!

SEPT. 14TH - 15TH
Ravenswood Art Walk

The Ravenswood ArtWalk (RAW) Tour of Arts and Industry is a weekend-long celebration of our local creative community. Stretching from Lawrence south to Irving Park along Ravenswood Ave, RAW features: open studios and galleries, pop-up performances and activations, and an outdoor arts market featuring 60+ local makers, two stages of live music, a pop-up beer garden, kids activities, food trucks, and more!

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Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

What Buyers Can Learn From Home Stagers To Make Small Spaces Look Bigger

Home stagers are experts at bringing out the best of every space. Learn from our key strategies...

Courtesy of U.S. News

15 Secrets to Selling Your Home Fast

Great photos, fresh curb appeal, and the right asking price are just some of the ways you can close the deal quickly...

Courtesy of U.S. News

New Homes are Getting Smaller...

That could be big news for first time home buyers...

Courtesy of CNN

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Featured Listings

FOR SALE | Lincoln Park
2754 North Hampden Court, Unit 708
2 BD   2 BA   1350 SF   $379,000