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Spring Showers: What to Do When Your Basement Floods
Updated February 2025
When the rainy days of spring arrive it's a safe bet that some homeowners will have to deal with damp conditions.
Our brokers are here to offer some helpful advice for preventing and dealing with flooded basements. Here's what you need to do when the rain falls in Chicagoland neighborhoods.
Before the Storm
Let's start with an ounce of prevention. Before the spring rains arrive, it's best to take some precautions to prevent basement flooding and to minimize the damage in case flooding does occur.
- Inspect basement walls. Check your foundation and basement walls for cracks, indicating a possible leak. Small cracks are relatively easy to fix with hydraulic cement or epoxy, but larger cracks should...
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Start a Container Garden This Spring
Spring is here, which means many green-thumbed Chicagoans are dreaming of the gardening season ahead. Rest assured that no matter how big or small your outdoor space may be, you have room to grow some beautiful plants.
Container gardening is a great option for smaller spaces. Anyone with a deck, patio, balcony or stoop can easily grow a thriving container garden in Chicago or try their hand at indoor gardening!
Whether you're interested in growing vegetables and herbs for the table or simply cultivating some charming annual flowers, our real estate agents are here to share some gardening tips for container growing in the Chicago area.
- Choose Your Container
First things first, pick out containers...
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Take Flight: Where to Order Food Flights in Chicagoland
Chicago is one of America's most renowned food cities, and the best way to get to know the many unique Chicagoland neighborhoods is to eat at their restaurants. As always, our real estate agents are here to offer a few helpful suggestions.
Of course, sometimes it can be hard to settle on a single dish — that's why we always appreciate it when restaurants offer flights! These are some of our favorite places to sample food flights in the Windy City and surrounding suburbs.
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How To Find Homes That Aren't Yet On The Market
No matter where you live, you've surely seen the house on the block that seems to sell out of nowhere, with no open houses, no showings, and no sign in the front yard. And yet somehow, suddenly, the home changes hands. For buyers, finding homes that have not yet come onto the market can provide a great opportunity to find an ideal home in a highly competitive market. Learning how to find these homes and capitalize on these opportunities can mean getting a great deal on the right property. If you're asking "how can I find homes that aren't yet on the market," keeping a few simple strategies in mind can help you find a great deal.
Why Do Sellers Sell Homes Without A Public Listing?
It may seem counterintuitive to think about a home being sold without a public listing, especially in a hot market. After all, if homes are receiving multiple offers and selling for over list price, why avoid the process and sell without listing on the Multiple Listing Service (ML...
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Why Home Staging Matters
Our real estate agents have sold enough homes to know that great staging is one of the factors that really gives you an edge.
We've helped sell homes in dozens of Chicagoland neighborhoods, and we've learned a few things about home staging along the way! If you want to give your home a fresh new look and provide it with the best chance of selling in a competitive market, here's why home staging matters.
- Show Your Home's Full Potential
The furniture and decor of the home you currently live in almost certainly...
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