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As the year draws to a close, it's time to look ahead to a bright future — while sending off the last twelve months with a bang.  Here in Chicagoland, New Year's Eve is a big deal. As we wind down 2019 and head for 2020, there are going to be parties and special New Year's events popping up all over the city and suburbs, so revelers can dance, sing, and celebrate all night long.  Whether your idea of the perfect New Year's Eve is a quiet night in, a spectacular fireworks display, or just about anything in between, you're sure to find what you're looking for here in Chicagoland. 

There's a lovely quote that guides Baird & Warner broker associate Kiersten Tomson: "Home is where your story begins."  This talented real estate professional knows a thing or two about telling a good story. Before coming to Baird & Warner, Kiersten worked in broadcasting as a television news journalist.  "After spending years in front of the camera — and waking up at 1 a.m. — I made the switch to media relations," Kiersten explains. "There, I found a niche in real estate marketing, from social media to video marketing."

A splash here, an accent there… Across Chicagoland, interior designers use color to draw out a room's best features, and transform entire homes into their owners' dream spaces. And when it comes to selling a property? Research has shown that being strategic with color is a powerful way to help your listing stand out to buyers. In fact, research cited by USA Today suggests that "painting your home before putting it up for sale can be critical to selling it faster and for a better price." According to estimates from USA Today, fresh paint may be capable of helping sellers net an additional 1 to 3 percent on a home's final sales price, for comparatively little cost.  Whether you bring it in through paint, wallpaper, or decorative finishes, using color can be a great way to help make any room look just right. Color can set a mood, guide the eye, and help spaces throughout your home seem larger, brighter, and more appealing.  So, what colors should be on your palette as we head for the start of a new year — and a new decade? Recently, a slate of design experts and paint companies unveiled their "colors of the year" for 2020. Whether you're looking to tackle a home improvement project this winter, or start getting your property ready to sell by the spring, this diverse spread of shades is an inspiring place to get started. 

Winter in Chicagoland means plenty of chances to get cozy. Our area is known for its frigid, blustery winters, complete with frequent snowfall and subzero temperatures — making it the perfect time to snuggle up indoors, preferably with a thick blanket and a warm cup of hot cocoa! Before you relax and start enjoying the great indoors, it helps to take some time to check a few items off of your home maintenance checklist. Tackling a few projects now may just mean an even warmer, comfier winter. 
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