Doing Good in a West Side Park
This month, more than 70 volunteers from across Baird & Warner joined together for a day of making Chicago's Douglas Park an even more beautiful asset to the community. Agents, loan officers, and employ...
Suburban Transit-Oriented Development
Recently, we took a look at transit-oriented living in Chicago proper. But the suburbs are in on the action too, offering modern new developments with a slightly different flair. Transit-oriented living in the suburbs is actually nothing new. Dozens of "railroad downtowns" in the region have...
10 Bucket List Things to See and Do in Wicker Park
Wicker Park is one of the oldest and most vibrant areas in Chicago. Over the decades, this ever-changing community has served as a quiet residential neighborhood, a busy center for industry, and a haven for artists and creatives. Today, Wicker Park is one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods, full of incredible restaurants, great shopping, and popular nightlife options.
So, what should be on your "bucket list" of things to see and do in Wicker Park? Here are ten of the can't miss experiences that make this district such a popular draw:
Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest Has a Rich History
Located west of Chicago, the villages of Oak Park and River Forest are areas steeped in incredible history — and, at every step of the way, Baird & Warner was there.
Baird & Warner has had a local branch office in Oak Park since the 1930s. Even before that, the company helped manage buildings and sell buildable lots in the area, with some listings dating back to 1906, just a few short years after Oak Park was formally incorporated in 1902.
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5 Smart Ways to Save Water in the Summer
Saving water around your home is a great way to help protect the environment — while also helping you save time and money, all at once.
The hot summer months are a great opportunity to check in on your household water usage, and look for ways to make small changes or updates for the better. Even little tweaks or changes in your daily habits can help you save hundreds of gallons of water every month — and that can mean good news for your next utility bill!
Looking for some smart and simple ways to save water, even in the middle of a Chicagoland summer? Let's dive in! Here are five steps you can take to help conserve water, lower your utility bills, and still beat the summer heat:
