Getting to Know the Chicago Bungalow
What are the Chicagoland sights that instantly make you feel like you're at home?
For many people, the gleaming, iconic skysc...
Old Irving Park Episode of Sun-Times' The Grid
We're excited to be part of a video series that takes an intimate look at 52 Chicagoland communities like never before, with Baird & Warner agents and other people who live and work in the community talking about wh...5 Creative Ways to Add a Home Office
Your next home needs a space that works for you — literally!
More Americans than ever are swapping in their daily commute to work from home, whether full- or part-time. In one Gallup poll of more than 15,000 people, just under half (43 percent) said that they "spend at least some time working remotely." Another report from the US Census suggests that, as of 2017, more than 5 percent of the workforce got their jobs done at home — up from just 3 percent in 2000.
And working from home isn't just for telecommuters. Today, plenty of people also expect to have spaces in the home that can serve as art studios, craft rooms, or video editing bays. Many people prefer to have a home office so that they can pay bills or type emails without distraction in their down time.
The Past, Present, and Future of the Chicago Two-Flat
They've been called "the workingman's palace" and "palazzos for the people," but you may know them by another name — two-flats.
Here in Chicagoland, the two-flat — and its larger siblings, the three-flat and four-flat — are a common sight. They form the backbone of plenty of Chicago neighborhoods, and they're a rich part of the city's history and its architectural heritage.
Baird & Warner Schaumburg Works Together as a Family
Baird & Warner Schaumburg is an office that is defined by its enthusiasm — for the clients it serves, the area it calls home, and the many talented team members that make this office feel more like a family.
For starters, the team at Baird & Warner Schaumburg loves its amazing location.
"There is a lot of pride in Schaumburg," says managing broker Rebecca McDermott. "Schaumburg is centrally located. We have a wide variety of price points and housing. We have fantastic shopping, restaurants, and excellent entertainment choices for comedy, music and sports. Schaumburg also has wonderful village programs, and our school district is top rated."
