Ever wondered what's behind the doors of some of Chicago's most interesting buildings? You'll have a chance to find out Oct. 17-18, 2026, when Open House Chicago returns for a weekend of free tours and a chance to visit places you might otherwise never get to see.
Organized by the Chicago Architecture Center, Open House Chicago features more than 200 sites across 30 neighborhoods. Some of these buildings have been around for more than a century. Others have been restored or recently found an entirely new purpose. Our real estate agents have six suggestions for places to explore during the weekend.
Another school year is about to start, and with it comes a flood of books, backpacks, and homework into Chicagoland homes. Our real estate agents are here to help with handy decluttering tips and to show you where to take your donations this season.
Getting ready for the school year starts with making space. Decluttering your home now will help avoid messes and clutter during the season ahead. Start with these simple steps:
Everyone in the house—and all their belongings—passes through your front door every day during the school year. Get this area organized with hooks, hangers, and cubbies for jackets, backpacks, and shoes. To avoid future clutter, make it a rule that only items that leave the house frequently belong in the entryway area. ...
As summertime heats up in Chicagoland, our real estate agents know that sunny skies and rising temperatures can only mean one thing: It's festival season. And here in one of America's great food cities, there's much to sip and savor across the Chicago area this summer.
Lovers of barbecue, tacos, and the multitude of other foods Chicago is known for will find no shortage of opportunities to indulge this season. Here are some of the most exciting upcoming food fests in Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods.
The Fourth of July is always a major event in Chicago, with parades, fireworks, and citywide festivities. This year's Independence Day also marks America's 250th birthday, and it's going to be even bigger than usual. Let our real estate agents be your guide to celebrating in Chicagoland.
Across Chicagoland's unique neighborhoods, the Fourth of July is marked by jubilant celebrations. Here's where to join in the excitement this year:
Fireworks over Navy Pi...
May 28 is National Hamburger Day, and what better way to celebrate than by taking a tour of some of Chicagoland's most revered burger joints? Our real estate agents are here to be your guides to the best burgers in the area.
According to some accounts, America's first hamburger served on a bun debuted in 1917 at a small Chicago eatery called Drexel's Pure Food. Although that establishment is long since closed,