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Chicago regularly finds itself atop lists of the best big cities in America, and with good reason. According to Conde Nast Traveler, which named Chicago its best big city in 2020 for the fourth year in a row, Chicago is "a world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs, and massive brewing scene," noting "it'll take several repeat visits to get through your list of must-dos." The city's vibrant food scene, sports teams, and arts and cultural offerings mean that there's never a shortage of answers to the question "what should we do this weekend?" and even longtime residents never stop learning new things about the city's rich history and culture. It's no wonder that homebuyers from all over the country and the world want to consider settling in Chicago — but before doing that, there are some important things to know. Like the city itself, Chicagoland's real estate market is singular, frequently defying national trends. Here are just 5 things to look for in Chicagoland's real estate market in the second half of 2021.

There is no better way to bring a little bit of beauty to your home than to start a garden. In addition to providing a space for beautiful flowers and plants and home-grown produce, gardening can provide surprising health benefits, including improved mood, better heart health and cardiovascular fitness, and even a decreased dementia risk. And once you've started gardening, you won't want to stop. Luckily, there's an easy way to make your gardening hobby a year-round one, even in Chicagoland's cold winters and warm summers -- by creating a stylish and functional home greenhouse. A home greenhouse may seem out-of-reach, too expensive and time-consuming to set up and maintain. But with just a little bit of space, and the right advice, any homeowner can set up the perfect home greenhouse in just a few simple steps.

More than any other city, Chicago is a city of neighborhoods. From the earliest days of its history, Chicago's neighborhoods have built the city's diverse, rich, and sometimes colorful character. Learn how these 9 iconic Chicagoland neighborhoods got their names.

1. Wicker Park

In 1868, alderman and land developer Charles Wicker attended a meeting of the Chicago Board of Public Works at which the board announced its intention to build a park ""lying west of Milwaukee avenue and south of North avenue." Two years later, Charles and his brother and business partner Joel Wicker purchased 80 acres of land and donated four for what would become Wicker Park, with the rest becoming the neighborhood that would bear the park's name. 

Baird & Warner was a pioneer in understanding people's desire to live in the Loop with proximity to their work and public transportation. In fact, the company played a key role in the development of 200 N. Dearborn St., one of the first apartment towers built in the Loop. Baird & Warner partnered with developer Elzie L. Higginbottom to build the 46-story, 310- unit apartment tower on the northwes...

Homebuyers here in the Midwest and across the country are looking for properties with more outdoor space to enjoy — and that includes a rise in homeowners searching for homes that come complete with outdoor pools.  As writer Barbara Ballinger recently put it for REALTOR® Magazine: 
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a huge wave of interest and increased desirability for stay-at-home entertainment, but home shoppers should be prepared to pay a premium for a house with a pool or to have one installed.
According to data compiled by Homelight and presented by REALTOR® Magazine, homes with pools are currently selling at a premium across the country. Here in the Midwest region, for instance, real estate agents polled by Homelight project that the estimated value of having a backyard swimming pool has increased by 88 percent since the start of the pandemic. Across the country, 68 percent of real estate professionals say that they expect pool additions to continue surging in popularity within their local markets. 
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