We are seeing a large number of clients who wish to use smart tax planning while considering their next home. Empty nesters downsizing and move-up buyers with young families have similar interests. They desire to build a custom home that suits their needs and minimizes maintenance and upkeep while reducing tax exposure. Empty nesters are […]
Here’s a very useful list of what professional landscape companies do in the fall for their own properties and their clients’ homes. 1. Aerate the lawn’s compacted soil so water and nutrients can reach the roots. 2. Feed your grass roots since they continue to grow until about 40 degrees. Fall is a good time […]
With sale prices way up and inventory moving quickly, the Chicagoland real estate market is sizzling. We’ve compiled a list of the priciest properties, including stunning high-rise units and sprawling multi-acre lakefront estates. 800 N. Michigan Ave., #5801 and #5802, Chicago $11 million When combined, the two 58th floor units in the Park Tower create […]
With the popularity of outdoor living expected to hit its highest peak yet this year, we are seeing a shift away from seasonality as homeowners adopt a more year-round mindset regarding their outdoor spaces. Outdoor living is no longer restricted to spring and summer. The innovative approaches in high-performance materials, lighting, and outdoor electronics (video […]
Thanks to swanky modern amenities and killer views, high-rises are hotter than ever. Here, a bird’s-eye view of the latest and greatest. The city of big shoulders is a reference to the metropolis’ well-deserved reputation as a hardworking town, but one could be forgiven for assuming that it’s talking about our many skyscrapers. Chicago, after […]
Home Maintenance Program Takes Care of the Tasks Homeowners Forget or Ignore Fall is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference in preparation for the upcoming cold weather. While many of these maintenance tasks are fairly simple, they are still very important to complete before cold […]
Fall always feels like a bit of a contradiction to me: Cool weather and crisp, colorful leaves remind us that the year is coming to a close, yet the air practically buzzes with the excitement of new beginnings as the kids head back to school. Mixed in with the wistfulness of time passing is a […]
When this Highland Park homeowner finished her master bedroom, bath, and dressing room renovation, all she could say was, “This project totally changed my life!” The proud owner of a 1924 red brick Georgian-style home worked with her architect to reconfigure a tiny master bath into a grand spa-like space without moving structural walls. In […]
More and more people feel comfortable designing with their own personal style in mind. Instead of just the basics, you will see lots of hand painted cement tiles (or porcelain that mimics the hand painted look), wide distressed wood planks, and decorative 3D (dimensional) tile used as accent walls. Marble and cement looks in quartz […]
When summers are as short as they are in the Midwest, it’s important to make the most of them. It was in that spirit that Winnetka residents Jared and Christy Vegosen hired Chalet Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center (Make It Better’s Best of 2018 Best Landscaper winner) to create a luxurious spot for alfresco dining, […]
