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[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Interior design is an art and a science — and a practice that can quickly start to become expensive. Fortunately, whether you're just moving into your new home or looking to refresh the space you've lived in for years, there are all sorts of ways to add luxurious finishes and an upscale feel — without having to break the bank.  Looking for luxury on a budget? Here are 15 tried-and-true techniques that can instantly make any home look and feel more expensive and custom in no time, without stretching your pocketbook: 

If you're looking to fill your space with vibrant, green plants, you're not alone! Online searches for terms like "indoor plants," "plant delivery," "how to grow plants," and "DIY terrarium" surged in 2020, as people settled in at home to do their part and flatten the curve on COVID-19.  With that being said, indoor plants have been gaining in popularity for some time now, and this is one blooming trend that's poised to stay. In part, this is because growing and sustaining plants around your home comes with all sorts of real benefits — including improving concentration and productivity, giving your mood a boost, and reducing stress levels, to name just a few. Plants are also a striking, earthy, and on-trend decor choice, and a fun and fulfilling project if you're looking to foster a green thumb.  Of course, there are also hurdles to stocking your space with plants — like finding the greenery that's right for your home. 

Here in Chicagoland and around the country, real estate is more competitive than ever. For instance, the National Association of REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey February 2021 found that agents reported receiving an average of 4.1 offers on recent closed sales — up from 2.6 offers a year ago. Similarly, homes nationwide spent a median of 20 days on the market in early 2021, down from 36 days at the same point a year earlier.  For buyers, these trends highlight the importance of knowing what to expect in our ever-changing market; taking time to get prepared; and working with local real estate experts who can set you up for success and help you navigate the entire homebuying journey with confidence from beginning to end.  Interested in making your buying journey smarter, smoother, and more seamless? Here are a few key steps that can help position you as a competitive buyer in the Chicagoland real estate market:

In 1883, a new code of professionalism in the real estate industry emerged from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire. As Chicago successfully rebuilt from the Great Chicago Fire, real estate leaders formed the Chicago Real Estate Board (known today as the Chicago Association of Realtors). The Chicago Real Estate Board was formed to encourage professionalism and ethics to support the city's burgeon...

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