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Date night in can be just as special as a night out. With a little intention, staying home becomes the perfect way to reconnect and unwind together:
🍝 Cook a meal together
🍷 Create a wine or dessert tasting at home
🎬 Set up a movie night with blankets and pillows
🕯️ Add candles and soft lighting
🎲 Try a game ni…
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Chicago just hit the brakes. The suburbs didn’t get the memo. 🏡
January sales in the city just hit the lowest number since 2009. Let that sink in. Fewer closings than any January in 15 years. Tight inventory, stubborn mortgage rates, and qualified buyers getting squeezed out — that’s the city market right now.
But he…
In the market for a new home? 🏡 Let’s play Would You Rather!
🛠️ A fixer-upper you can personalize from the ground up
🔑 A move-in ready home with comfort and convenience from day one
Fixer-uppers offer creativity and potential, but often require time, planning, and extra investment. Move-in ready homes make settl…
House hunting in 2026 comes with a few easy mistakes to watch out for.
⏳ Waiting too long to see a home: Putting off a showing by “just a few days” can mean missing out, especially on well-priced or highly desirable homes.
📆 Giving yourself a strict deadline: Hard timelines can create pressure and lead to rushed…
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With earthy palettes taking center stage in home design, the question is: which shade feels most like you? 🤎🎨
From soft sand tones to rich terracottas and grounded neutrals, these colors bring warmth, calm, and timeless style into a home. Among these options, which one would you choose to define your dream space?
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From comfortable spaces to eye-catching design details, these trends are taking homes by storm!
🎨 Warm, earthy palettes – Think terracotta, sage, and soft neutrals
🌿 Biophilic design – Natural textures, plants, and wood accents
🛋️ Curved furniture & rounded shapes – Soft edges for a relaxed feel
🪞 Statement déco…
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Nobody warned me about this part of the job. 🔑
When I first started showing homes, I thought a lockbox was just… a box. With a lock. Simple.
Then reality hit. Punch codes. Bluetooth Supras. Combo dials that haven’t been updated since 2003. Magnetic keys. App-based locks that only work if Mercury isn’t in retrograde.
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You may not be able to have everything, but the right home should have what matters most.
A chef-worthy kitchen made for gathering, a comfy living room that invites you to unwind, or a spa-inspired bathroom that feels like a daily escape… ✨
When you picture your next home (or dream home), what’s non-negotiable? S…
michaelbeaver.realtor
Date night in can be just as special as a night out. With a little intention, staying home becomes the perfect way to reconnect and unwind together:
🍝 Cook a meal together
🍷 Create a wine or dessert tasting at home
🎬 Set up a movie night with blankets and pillows
🕯️ Add candles and soft lighting
🎲 Try a game night or fun trivia challenge
Sometimes the best dates happen right at home—no reservations, no rush, just quality time.
✨ Save this for your next date night in!
#datenight #homesweethome #datenightin #athomedate
michaelbeaver.realtor
Chicago just hit the brakes. The suburbs didn’t get the memo. 🏡
January sales in the city just hit the lowest number since 2009. Let that sink in. Fewer closings than any January in 15 years. Tight inventory, stubborn mortgage rates, and qualified buyers getting squeezed out — that’s the city market right now.
But here’s what most people aren’t talking about: while Chicago’s median price sat flat at $345,000, the broader metro came in at $350,000 — up 3%. And on the North Shore? Median prices hit $1,000,000 last October, up 7.5% year over year. The suburbs aren’t pausing. They’re accelerating.
Here’s what this actually means for you:
If you own a home in the Chicago metro, your equity is still growing. Case-Shiller shows annual gains above 5% — ahead of inflation, ahead of most U.S. cities.
If you’re trying to buy in the city, expect fierce competition for whatever little inventory shows up.
If you’re thinking suburbs — Wilmette, Winnetka, Evanston, Glenview, Glencoe — this is where the momentum is. And with spring market officially starting now, waiting costs you.
I’m Mike Beaver, your Chicago & North Shore real estate insider at Baird & Warner Evanston. I track this market every week so you don’t have to.
Want to know exactly what this means for your move? DM me “MARKET” and I’ll send you a free, personalized breakdown for your neighborhood. 📊
Michael Beaver | Baird & Warner Evanston
📱 773.368.1968
📧 Michael.Beaver @BairdWarner.com
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In the market for a new home? 🏡 Let’s play Would You Rather!
🛠️ A fixer-upper you can personalize from the ground up
🔑 A move-in ready home with comfort and convenience from day one
Fixer-uppers offer creativity and potential, but often require time, planning, and extra investment. Move-in ready homes make settling in easy, though updates may come later. The right choice depends on your lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals.
Which would you choose and why?
#wouldyourather #fixerupper #moveinready #homebuyers #realestate
michaelbeaver.realtor
House hunting in 2026 comes with a few easy mistakes to watch out for.
⏳ Waiting too long to see a home: Putting off a showing by “just a few days” can mean missing out, especially on well-priced or highly desirable homes.
📆 Giving yourself a strict deadline: Hard timelines can create pressure and lead to rushed decisions. The right home is worth a thoughtful process.
💸 Searching above your budget: Looking higher than your comfort zone can set unrealistic expectations and make great-fit homes easier to overlook.
A successful home search is realistic, flexible, and paced with confidence—not pressure.
#realestate101 #homesearch #realestate #realestatetips
michaelbeaver.realtor
With earthy palettes taking center stage in home design, the question is: which shade feels most like you? 🤎🎨
From soft sand tones to rich terracottas and grounded neutrals, these colors bring warmth, calm, and timeless style into a home. Among these options, which one would you choose to define your dream space?
Share your favorite below and let the inspiration flow. 🏡✨
#homestyling #interiordesign #homestylinginspo #interiordesigntrends #homedesign #homedesigntrends
michaelbeaver.realtor
From comfortable spaces to eye-catching design details, these trends are taking homes by storm!
🎨 Warm, earthy palettes – Think terracotta, sage, and soft neutrals
🌿 Biophilic design – Natural textures, plants, and wood accents
🛋️ Curved furniture & rounded shapes – Soft edges for a relaxed feel
🪞 Statement décor & artisan touches – Handmade pieces and textured materials
🌳 Outdoor living spaces – Comfortable, multi-season setups for relaxing or entertaining
Bring these trends into your home this year for a fresh, stylish look!
#hometrends #interiordesign #homedecor #lifestyleliving #naturaldesign
michaelbeaver.realtor
Nobody warned me about this part of the job. 🔑
When I first started showing homes, I thought a lockbox was just… a box. With a lock. Simple.
Then reality hit. Punch codes. Bluetooth Supras. Combo dials that haven’t been updated since 2003. Magnetic keys. App-based locks that only work if Mercury isn’t in retrograde.
Every single showing is a new puzzle. Sometimes I crack it in 10 seconds. Sometimes I’m standing on a porch in January, fingers frozen, Googling the instructions.
Here’s what I’ve learned though: the right agent figures it out every time. No matter what. Because getting you into the home that’s right for you — that’s the whole job.
I’m Michael Beaver, your Chicago and North Shore Realtor with Baird & Warner. I know these neighborhoods, I know this market, and yes, I know how to get into 27 different kinds of lockboxes. 😅
Ready to start your search? Send me a DM and let’s find your next home together.
Michael Beaver | Baird & Warner Evanston
📱 773.368.1968
📧 Michael.Beaver @BairdWarner.com
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You may not be able to have everything, but the right home should have what matters most.
A chef-worthy kitchen made for gathering, a comfy living room that invites you to unwind, or a spa-inspired bathroom that feels like a daily escape… ✨
When you picture your next home (or dream home), what’s non-negotiable? Share your must-haves in the comments. 🏡💭
#dreamhome #homegoals #realestategoals #realestatehomes #modernhome #nexthome #newhome #realestate
