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In the eleventh episode of Your Competitive Edge with Baird & Warner, Lincoln Park designated manager David Bailey talks about how to plan your business for the upcoming year — why you need to stay on track and how to remain accountable! Watch David's interview now!

Playful, friendly, and oh-so-adorable, dogs are known as humankind's best friend for a reason! Whether you're moving to the area for the first time or planning to relocate from one neighborhood to another, true dog lovers know how important it is to be able to find a location that works for humans and pups alike — with plenty of places to go for walks, lots of pet stores, and ample choices when it comes to groomers and pet boarding.  In a recent study, WalletHub ranked Chicago as the 43rd most pet-friendly city in America — but dog mamas and papas in our area know that there are lots of dog-friendly neighborhoods to choose from.  Looking for a place where people and puppers can live their best lives? Here are seven of Chicagoland's most dog-friendly communities, in the city and suburbs:

Settling in for winter at home? With social distancing measures in place and cold weather on the horizon, it's more important than ever to make smart investments in your home that will make your time there comfortable, happy, and nourishing.  Looking to make sure your time at home this fall and winter is as comfortable and cozy as possible? Adding a reading nook is a home project that can go a long way — both for your own enjoyment now, and for wowing any future potential buyers. Ready to carve out the perfect space for reading and relaxing, all winter long? Here are four important things to consider when designing a cozy reading nook for your home.

As you search for a new place to call home in Chicagoland, you're sure to run into some important decisions — including whether or not you're more interested in purchasing a newly constructed home, or a previously owned property.  Recent reports from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) indicate that builder confidence is high, with new home sales, housing starts, and building permits all increasing throughout 2020, according to information from the NAHB and data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Monthly New Residential Construction Report. At the same time, buyer preferences are shifting after months spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more space and updated amenities coming in high on buyers' future wishlists. 

Title insurance protects homebuyers and mortgage lenders from the costs associated with some major financial or legal issues. However, title insurance is not quite the same as many other forms of insurance, which typically cover future potential events. Instead, title insurance is a one-time purchase that covers past events and title issues that are not known to you, your lender, and your real estate team at the time a property is sold.  Title insurance helps protect your home purchase or sale from anything that has already happened that might nullify the transfer of title — that is, the right to legally own the property involved in the transaction. Common title issues include undiscovered liens, improper or falsified documentation, and unpaid taxes. Title insurance is part and parcel of most real estate transactions in Illinois, and has become more common nationwide over the last several years, according to market research.
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