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For broker associate Danny Diaz, the most rewarding part about his career with Baird & Warner is being able to help veterans and those who serve the public safety find a home.  In addition to working as part of a real estate team alongside his wife Joanna, Danny is a Chicago police officer, serving as part of the Chicago Police's SWAT team and as a member of the Chicago Police Department Honor Guard. A military veteran, Danny also volunteers and serves as the president of the Chicago Police Foundation Auxiliary Board, which raises money for better equipment, training, and community outreach programs for the police department. 

You're hosting a BBQ in less than two hours, and eager buyers just reached out asking to see your home at the exact same time. Some might call it Murphy's Law, but I call it a typical weekend when you have a home on the market during the summer. No need to fear; just follow these tips to easily host friends and family, as well as a home showing during the summer.

Access to community amenities can be one of the greatest advantages to living in a large multifamily building. Even the usual suspects, like an on-site fitness center or roof deck, can significantly add value to the resident experience. While typically included in the monthly rent, this access does come with a price tag: 

What's the first thing on your "to-do" list when summertime comes to Chicagoland? For some homeowners across the area, the first hot days of the season are a sign that it's time to throw open their windows or crank up their air conditioners. For others, summer means the moment has come to uncover the pool and set up their deck chairs. And for some, the summer months mean that it's high time to pack a bag and start going out, looking for adventure in destinations near and far. To really enjoy all that the summer season has to offer, it's important to take a few steps to prepare your home, including your indoor and outdoor spaces. After all, the cold and rainy winter and spring seasons can take a toll on your property. It may take some work to help your home spring back to life, and get it ready for the steamy "dog days" to come.

There's nothing like summer in Chicagoland — but can listing your property during the hottest months of the year help turn up the heat on your home sale? Spend any amount of time looking around online, and you're going to hear conflicting advice about selling in the summer. Some sources may encourage sellers to avoid listing in the summer months, while others say that it's actually one of the best times to put your home on the market. In practice, the answer is going to fall somewhere in the middle. Selling your home in the summer comes with its own unique set of advantages, as well as some particular challenges to be aware of. Selling in the "dog days" is going to be the right move for some sellers, even if it won't necessarily be the right path for everyone's goals.
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