Chicago Homes for Sale by Dean's Team

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - CHICAGOANS LEAVING NATO IN THE DUST!

Dean's Team — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:54:00 GMT

Despite the fact that NATO's Summit weekend has arrived and is pretty much taking over the City with protesters and closures of all sorts, Chicagoans are gearing up to leave NATO in the dust by heading out towards the City's further neighborhoods and metro area! NATO is partnering with the City of Chicago to present the 14 th annual Chicago Kids & Kites Festival on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cricket Hill in Lincoln Park (near the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Montrose...(read more)

MILL CREEK - BUFFALO GROVE - ULTRA-ROOMY 4BR SPLIT TRI-LEVEL - ROOM + VALUE!!

Dean's Team — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:22:00 GMT

• 1,679 sq. ft., 2 1/2 bath, 4 bedroom 3-level split - MLS® $297,400

South of Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove - Mill Creek Subdivision - Incredible Area, Top District 21/214 Schools! Ultra-Roomy True Four Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Tri-Level on Quiet Street. Beautiful Home Features Sunny Living Room with Vaulted Ceiling. Formal Dining Room. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Extra-Large, Updated Eat-In Kitchen - Premium Stainless Appliances! Romantic Bay Window, Overlooking Enormous, Fenced Back Yard. First Floor Laundry Room, Plus Partly-Finished Basement - Awaits Your Finishing Touches. Powder Room on First Floor. Huge Master Suite Upstairs with Master Bath, plus Three Additional Large Bedrooms - Lots of Closet Space! Big 2 1/2 Car Garage. If You’re Looking for a Lot of Space, Lovely Grounds, a Big Yard, and a Top, Convenient Location - Look No Further!

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TECHNOLOGY TIPS - NAVIGATING THE NATO SUMMIT IN CHICAGO THIS WEEKEND

Dean's Team — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:04:00 GMT

The NATO Summit is coming to Chicago this weekend and there is a lot of information residents should know. Chicago is the first city in the United States outside of Washington, DC, to host a NATO summit and it's also the largest in over a decade. We will be host to thousands of visitors including dignitaries and press corps alike, which brings with it much change to our local travel . There are several events open to the public during this historic event. This Saturday bring the family out to...(read more)

KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – NEW PLANTING MEDIUM

Dean's Team — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:31:00 GMT

Hope all the Moms out there had a great Mother's Day. I sure did. The weather could not have been better. In the afternoon my husband and I put in fifteen tomato plants. It was sure good to get my hand in the dirt. We are trying a new product this year. Expand and Grow garden soil from Miracle Grow . It's guaranteed to double the growth and yield of your vegetables. It has fertilizer, and the planting medium expands to hold more water. The fertilizer feeds for six months. We shall see if...(read more)

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - WHAT’S ON YOUR MOTHER’S DAY MENU?

Dean's Team — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:36:00 GMT

In case you're not aware of it yet, this Sunday, May 13 th , is Mother's Day! So I will dedicate this weekend's entertainment blog to assisting those who need to plan their menu for mom!! There are, of course, the traditional Mother's Day brunches throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs; however, you might consider spoiling mom with one of the following Mother's Day cruises: Spirit of Chicago is offering three cruises: an early brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at $59.90...(read more)

CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – PORTAGE PARK, LAKEVIEW, WEST LOOP, GOLD COAST, NAPERVILLE

Dean's Team — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:32:00 GMT

PORTAGE PARK Congratulations to St. Cornelius School in Portage Park as they won the Dream Machine Recycle Rally . The Rally is an exciting recycling program that gives schools a chance to earn rewards and compete for contest prizes while helping to make the planet a clear, greener place, and supporting post-9/11 disabled U.S veterans. LAKEVIEW The Sheridan Red Line El station is slated to receive approximately $17 million for major renovations. The Sheridan Station renovation is a part of a $1 billion...(read more)

ECONOMY PUTS "I WANT IT NOW!" ON HOLD FOR MANY

Dean's Team — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:28:00 GMT

15 TO 34 YEAR OLD DEMOGRAPHIC APPEARS TO BE PUTTING OFF MARRIAGE, FAMILY . . . AND HOME OWNERSHIP! R etail Industry Specialists, including Maxine Lauer of Sphere Trending in MI, refer to the teen-aged-to-mid-thirties-set as "Generation Now." Perhaps you are intimately acquainted with the prevailing attitude of many younger consumers: "They want what they want . . . and they want it NOW!" Lauer's thoughts, as reported by Chicago Tribune Real Estate Reporter Mary Umberger, in...(read more)

KATHLEEN’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – SPRING IN CHICAGO

Dean's Team — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:13:00 GMT

Or its 50 degrees or 80 degrees, deal with it!! Oh wonderful, it's spring in the city. This March we had two weeks of unprecedented weather. Highs near and above 80 degrees threw everything into hyper drive. Bushes and trees that normally bloom in later April or even May suddenly burst forth causing allergy sufferers (me included) to go into full allergy alert. Then of course after that we go into typical Chicago spring, what I like to call 50 or 80. You leave the house in the morning it's...(read more)

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - SUMMER FESTIVALS BEGIN TO BLOSSOM!

Dean's Team — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:02:00 GMT

Summer is not quite yet right around the corner but here in Chicago our summer festivals begin to blossom in May, and as you know, it's May, so let's check out our first blooming summer festival! It just so happens that the 5 th of May falls on Saturday this year, and for those of you who think it's just another Saturday, well it's not. It's actually Cinco de Mayo which traces its origins to a battle commemorating the Mexican army's victory over heavily manned French forces...(read more)

TECHNOLOGY TIPS – A COUPLE GREAT FOOD APPS

Dean's Team — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:54:00 GMT

I like to go out to dinner. It's one of those things that adds some great variety to my weeks. Then I started looking for ways in which I could save some money and still enjoy a meal I've not tasted before. Enter a couple apps I found. The first many people may have heard before - Groupon . This app is free for any user. If you buy deals in the app, you can track them by expiration date or location. You are able to redeem your deals directly from your smartphone. Groupon is supported by both...(read more)

CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – LAKEVIEW, LOOP, GOLD COAST, EVANSTON

Dean's Team — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:46:00 GMT

LAKEVIEW You're invited to join 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, Central Lakeview Merchants, Lake View Citizens' Council, and Andrea A. Raila & Associates for our annual Property Tax Seminar . The seminar is no cost and complimentary refreshments will be served. Andrea Raila was a former tax appeal case reviewer with the Cook County Board of Review, and served in the Chicago Revenue Department's Taxpayers Advocate Office. A lobbyist for property tax reform, Ms. Raila is an expert in...(read more)

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - EXPERIENCE CHICAGO FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES!

Dean's Team — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:41:00 GMT

As we patiently, or perhaps anxiously, await the arrival of summertime here in Chicago, this last weekend in April would be a great time to experience some of Chicago’s indoor family-friendly activities with your kids or the kid in You! The Adler Planetarium (1300 S. Lake Shore Drive) on the near south side has several special family activities lined up for this Saturday and Sunday – Astronomy Day is this Saturday (9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and there’s no better way to celebrate it than...(read more)

KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – LEMONS NATURALLY CLEAN, FRESHEN AND SANITIZE

Dean's Team — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:37:00 GMT

1. Quarter a lemon and throw it down the garbage disposal. Run hot water and grind it up. Freshens and cleans marvelously! 2. Use lemon juice to shine copper, brass and chrome. Dip a cut half of lemon in salt for scrubbing power. 3. Thinly slice a lemon into a glass bowl of hot water. Cook on high in the microwave for one minute. Wipe down the microwave with a damp cloth. This cleans and sanitizes. 4. Squeeze juice into a spray bottle to cut through soap scum and hard water. 5. No dish soap? Use...(read more)

TECHNOLOGY TIPS – PREVENT PARKING TICKETS

Dean's Team — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:30:00 GMT

There are a lot of ways to get a parking ticket in Chicago. If you're not paying attention to the signs or are even unaware of what restrictions are in place, you could easily get a parking ticket. In Chicago those tickets can really add up. Now there's a site that can help you with alerts about what's available and more importantly what is not available. The site is called TktTxt . Some alerts that would be of value include street sweeping, expiring driver's license, expiring state...(read more)

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - DID YOU KNOW SPRING CLEANING CAN BE FUN?

Dean's Team — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:34:00 GMT

It sure can be fun when you choose one of these Chicago and/or Chicagoland weekend events: The 15 th annual Wrigley Start Early Run takes place Saturday (9:00 a.m.) at Grant Park Chicago (337 E. Randolph Drive) in The Loop. It’s time to shake-off your winter blahs in support of our nation’s children which benefits two children’s advocacy groups -- “Prevent Child Abuse America” and “Voices for Illinois Children!” The run includes a 5K and 10K chip-timed and...(read more)

NEW REDUCED PRICE! LINCOLN PARK - Roomy 1BR Condo - Prime Location!

Dean's Team — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:01:00 GMT

Lincoln Park, Chicago - Announcing a PRICE REDUCTION on 2112 North Seminary Avenue, #17, a 695 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bedroom, high first floor condo two blocks to De Paul University! Now MLS® $197,400 - ROOM + VALUE!!

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KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – UP AND DOWN WITH THIS SPRING WEATHER

Dean's Team — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:44:00 GMT

The weather this spring has really been strange. In March we had two weeks of hot weather which put everything in hyper drive. Every tree and flowering bush started to explode. This wreaked havoc with those of us with allergies. It has been a trying season all around. In the lawn and garden we had different challenges. The quick warm up started grass growing so fast that crab grass preventer was rendered useless. Pre-emergents are really the only thing that can help with crabgrass. Unfortunately...(read more)

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - CHICAGOANS GET BACK TO A ROUTINE WEEKEND!

Dean's Team — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:17:00 GMT

After last weekend’s egg-stravaganzas and hip-hoppenings, I’m pretty much all egged and hip-hoppitied out and ready for getting back to a Chicago routine weekend! The largest pop culture extravaganza in the Midwest is back this weekend at McCormick Place (2301 S. Lake Shore Drive) in the South Loop. This year’s Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo features an array of autograph signings and screenings, panel discussions, special events such as speed dating and rounds of play with...(read more)

CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – NORWOOD PARK, LAKEVIEW, WEST LOOP, OLD TOWN, NAPERVILLE

Dean's Team — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:47:00 GMT

NORWOOD PARK Creating a what they call "a fresh spin on comfort food" Dish Dine and Drink is becoming a Norwood Park favorite. Come in Wednesdays for stand up trivia night from 8-10pm. With dishes ranging from crepes to fish to burgers the menu should satisfy any comfort food enthusiast. Dish is located a short walk from Metra right in the heart of Norwood Park. LAKEVIEW Dale Levitski, Top Chef finalist, has opened Frog n Snail . It's a neighborhood bistro with grilled NY-strip carpaccio,...(read more)

TECHNOLOGY TIPS – GOLFING SEASON IS HERE AND SO IS A NEW GOLF APP

Dean's Team — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:31:00 GMT

The GolfTripGenius Mobile App , a new personal assistant charged with tracking all the little details of your next golf excursion, is an iPhone/Android app to plan an entire golf trip with your friends. Say you're putting together a golf weekend with your buddies to St. Andrews (Scotland or Illinois, doesn't matter). The app can send out the invitations for you. People input their own info like handicaps, flight info, car rental plans, etc., and the app takes it from there. This app will...(read more)

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - A “HIP-HOP” PENING, “EGG” STRAVAGANZA WEEKEND!!

Dean's Team — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:02:00 GMT

Easter weekend has arrived here in Chicago and that can only mean one thing, it’s going to be a “hip-hop” pening, “egg” stravaganza weekend here in the Chicagoland area so let’s not waste any time! The Lincoln Park Zoo (200 N. Cannon Drive) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood is hosting their Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. It all begins with breakfast with the Easter Bunny then on to searching for eggs, making crafts, feeding the cows...(read more)

KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN TIPS – LAWN FERTILIZER

Dean's Team — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:53:00 GMT

Soon we will need to fertilize, although this year it seems like the grass is taking off fine on its own. A light fertilizer is still a good beginning of the idea at the beginning of the season . Like all fertilizer, lawn fertilizer contains three main ingredients -- nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The percentages of these nutrients are represented by the three numbers on each fertilizer label, such as 20-10-10 (20% nitrogen, 10% phosphorus, 10% potassium). Nitrogen is the primary nutrient that...(read more)

TECHNOLOGY TIPS – A COMPETITOR TO IGO AND ZIP CAR

Dean's Team — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:31:00 GMT

I'm a huge proponent of using the services available in Chicago with either iGo or Zipcar . Both offer a great way to get around for non-car owners and is affordable to boot. Now there's a new player in the game. Say hello to RelayRides , the new car-sharing service in town that is essentially Zipcar meets Craigslist, available now in the city. Like Craigslist, this is a peer-to-peer operation: you rent directly from private car owners. After signing up, you'll go online to search for...(read more)

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - YOUNG AND OLD ON THE HUNT FOR A GOOD TIME!

Dean's Team — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:46:00 GMT

Look out this weekend as you’re out and about since both young and old will be out and about as well hunting for a good time as March comes to an end and April begins! For the young ones, this Saturday brings a wide choice of Easter egg hunts, in advance of the holiday itself, especially for those kids whose parents are unavailable next weekend preparing to host Easter dinner. So be sure to check one of these out – The 2012 Spring Egg-Stravaganza is back again this year at Soldier Field...(read more)

CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – LAKEVIEW, SOUTH LOOP, GOLD COAST, EVANSTON

Dean's Team — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:25:00 GMT

LAKEVIEW Indie Burger , a collision of your two great loves-good music and grass-fed cattle-now open in Lakeview. Think of the Pitchfork Music Festival, only with fewer skinny jeans and more fresh Wisconsin beef and root-beer floats. this will be a convenient spot to grab a bite before a show at Schubas or the Vic. You'll enter to find chairs made from recycled pop bottles, benches from South Side church pews and walls from an old Minnesota barn. Try he Indie Burger, a horseradish-chipotle-sauce-topped...(read more)