Every city has history, but Chicago’s is richer than most, and learning about it is as easy as taking a stroll through the streets (or the real estate listings). 1407 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago $6.495 million Constructed in 1886, this brick Victorian abode on a large corner lot in Wicker Park recently underwent an extensive […]
There’s a nip in the air and the snow will soon be falling, but these light-filled Chicagoland homes are a sure cure for the winter blues. 200 Burnham Place, Evanston $1.899 million Located steps from Dempster Beach, this architecturally significant landmark six-bedroom home boasts a Daniel Burnham addition with a bright and airy conservatory, and […]
It only takes a few minutes for everything to change. That’s what a Winnetka family learned when their vintage Tudor Victorian home of only several weeks was consumed by a raging fire on an otherwise ordinary Saturday morning. Thick black smoke filled the interior, and loud popping sounds came from inside the walls. When the […]
From high-rise condos with urban vistas to suburban abodes on sprawling multi-acre lawns, Chicagoland has a variety of properties on the market that offer stunning views. Here are five of our faves. 1100 N. Lake Shore Drive, Unit 23b, Chicago $1.025 million Expansive east- and south-facing vistas of Lake Michigan and the ever-changing downtown skyline […]
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 […]
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 […]
See the latest custom home designed and built by A. Perry Homes in the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore’s Designer Kitchens of the North Shore Tour on May 4. This magnificent, custom kitchen was a collaboration between A. Perry Homes, Ilene Chase Design, and Abruzzo Kitchens & Bath. This sophisticated and classically elegant kitchen creates […]
Aimee and Sean Huss share two great loves: family and good design. So when the couple decided to move from their two-story Lakeview home to Winnetka, they approached designer Rose Wormley with a challenge: Design highly functional spaces with enough room for their four young children and frequent visitors to spread out comfortably — but […]
The mudroom (or entryway, as the case may be in your house) is arguably the most high-traffic area of the home, yet it is often one of the most overlooked when it comes to design. Give some thought to your family’s mudroom needs — Does sports gear need to be corralled? Do you need a […]
