Valentine’s Day is approaching, and the City of Big Shoulders shows even bigger heart when it comes to offering ways to make your February 14th one to remember. Whether its a Swedish massage for two, a dinner cruise on Lake Michigan, or a stroll though a tropical conservatory, the options are many when it comes to spending Valentine’s Day in Chicago with your special someone.
Winter in Chicago may not inspire thoughts of summer camp in most people, but if you want to get your child registered for some of the city’s many exciting camp programs this summer, now is the time to act. Whether you’re looking for a multi-day diversion or a month-long adventure, there is something for everyone available. Registration is now -- or soon will be -- open for most camp programs, and if years past are any indication, most of them will fill up fast. Below is a sampling of some of Chicago’s most popular summer camps. As always, consult the included links for the most up-to-date information.
The recent rollout of our Live & Play Chicago real estate magazine was a great success. Ten thousand copies were delivered to Chicago area homeowners as well as business and community leaders. If you weren't able to get your hands on one of the hardcopies, don't worry. The magazine is available in an online digital form here.
Read more at www.liveandplayinchicago.com...
I love winter in Chicago. The city is full of tradition for young and old alike, especially where the holidays are concerned. My favorite childhood memories include watching the animated holiday displays in the store windows on State Street, getting my picture taken with Santa at Macy’s (then Marshall Field’s), seeing the Nutcracker Ballet with my grandmother, and visiting the Museum of Science and Industry’s wonderful Christmas around the World and Holiday Lights exhibit. These days, there are even more opportunities to enjoy, like ice skating at Millennium Park or Wrigley Field, strolling through Christkindlmarket with a cup of hot spiced wine, and snuggling up in the back of a horse-drawn carriage for a ride down Michigan Avenue.
While you’re enjoying winter in the city, however, don’t forget some of these practical seasonal considerations.
Those of us with retirement accounts have likely noticed the upward trend in the stock market over the past several months, but it's also important to point out that some key figures are up in the national and Chicago real estate markets as well.
Pending home sales - the sales that are under contract but have not yet closed - rose for nine straight months. This positive news is hardly surprising. Buyers came back into the market this fall looking to take advantage of some of the lowest home prices of the decade, super cheap mortgage rates, and the $8,000 home buyer tax credit which was originally scheduled to expire at the end of last month.
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