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 […]
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 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, […]
Ryan Kolar‘s $1.5 million west Lakeview home has been described as the “most sustainable home in Chicago.” And while that sounds a little bit like marketing hype, it’s hard to deny, as sustainability was integrated into every single element of the building’s construction and design. To bring the project to fruition, Kolar and his team […]
Even when it’s below zero degrees outside, the owner of the Gregory Street Residence in Wilmette is in his garden. Or it feels that way. That’s because the home he and his husband designed and built on a sunny, “unusually narrow and long” lot is structured to wrap around the garden and embrace it with […]
Updated April 5, 2018 Making the decision to sell your house can be a bit like ending a long-term relationship — once you’ve made up your mind, you just want the whole thing over with already. But, making sure your house is in prime selling condition on the front end can get you an offer […]
Magnificent home — all brick and Masonry with the most beautiful modern finishes and professionally decorated. This 5 bedroom, 4.2 bath home sits on a 1.25 acre gorgeous, private lot. Spectacular living space with magnificent carpentry throughout. Features include: high ceilings, gourmet chef’s kitchen, wet bar, walk-in closet, and hot tub. Three car attached garage, […]
This absolutely beautiful new construction Nantucket-style home features five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms with a fantastic wide-open floor plan perfect for entertaining and family living. See more photos and details.
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 weather arrives to prevent damage to both your home and wallet. When […]
For home buyers and sellers alike, closing day is the light at the end of the (potentially long, winding, detour-laden) tunnel. But, even after the mortgage has been approved, the contingencies have cleared, and the moving trucks are rounding the corner, there’s still the potential for a glitch to send a sale careening off course. […]
