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The Chicago area is famous for its robust and eclectic music scene. For generations, some of the greatest musicians around have called Chicagoland home. From the city to the suburbs, our area is a hotbed for rock and roll, jazz, blues, and hip hop.  Does your dream home put you in walking distance of an amazing concert hall or a jazzy lounge? Want to live in a spot where you can rub elbows with local musicians, hone your craft, or pick through crates of vinyl records?  Grab your headphones, plug in your amps, and read on. Here are seven Chicagoland communities perfect for music lovers: 

Located about four miles south of the Loop, Bronzeville is one of Chicago's most storied and celebrated neighborhoods. Known for its rich history as a center for business and the arts, Bronzeville has served as the home of many renowned leaders, creators, and activists over the decades, ranging from legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong, to the history-making astronaut Robert H Lawrence, Jr., to the crusading journalist Ida B. Wells.  Today, Bronzeville is full of plenty of unique and exciting things to see and do. So, what should be on your "bucket list" of things to experience in this legendary community? Here are ten of the can't miss sights and attractions that make Bronzeville shine: 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner — and for many people, that means it's time to start dreaming up the perfect holiday plan. This year, instead of battling the crowds for a dinner reservation or falling back on an old standby, why not switch it up and look for a creative new way to spend this romantic day? Breaking...

From the city to the suburbs, Chicagoland's astonishing architecture is world-famous — and for good reason.  For devoted fans of architecture, design, and history, there's no shortage of remarkable things to see and discover in and around Chicago. From the massive skyscrapers of the Loop, to the historical hidden gems tucked into neighborhoods all over Illinois, our area has served as a playground and a creative launching pad for some of the most celebrated builders and designers in history.  In fact, it can sometimes feel like there's so much impressive architecture in our area that it's impossible to see it all in one lifetime. Fortunately, there are almost as many ways to immerse yourself in Chicago's famous architecture as there are iconic structures worth discovering.

There's nothing quite like spring in Chicagoland — when the flowers begin to bloom, the days warm up, the sign shines brighter in the sky, and eager buyers and sellers start down the path to real estate success.  Across the country, the spring season is one of the most active periods of the year for the real estate industry, with both homebuyers and sellers entering the market for the first time. Here in Chicagoland, though, the spring market actually begins well before those April showers or May flowers. In fact, conventional wisdom — and recent reports from CNBC and HousingWire — suggest that the spring market in our area now kicks into gear as early as January.  Whether you're hoping to buy a home in winter, spring, summer, or fall, there's never a wrong time to start planning ahead, particularly in the competitive Chicagoland market. A little advanced preparation can have a huge impact down the line, making it easier to navigate the market, find a property, and seal the deal on your new home. 
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