Posts from July 2025
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Introducing Image Services
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new in-house Image Services division, which will deliver high-impact visual marketing solutions for Baird & Warner agents and clients.
Our new Image Services division will be led by Shannon Lange, former area sales and account manager for VHT Studios and Matterport, where she worked with the region's largest brokerages. It will offer professional photography, immersive 3D virtual tours, floor plans, videography, and aerial drone footage, all designed to help agents attract more buyers, sell properties faster, and strengthen their personal brands.
"With the sudden closure of VHT Studios, we saw an opportunity to do what we do best: innovate and build an in-house capability that not only maintains, but enhances the marketing tools available to our agents and customers," said Laura Ellis, chief strategy officer an...
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Turn Your Rooftop Space into an Outdoor Oasis
In addition to popular rooftop bars, restaurants, and event spaces, many homes in the metro area come with a rooftop space for outdoor relaxation — it's one of the best ways to maximize your greenspace in an urban setting. If your rooftop space could use a refresh, or has felt like more of an afterthought, our real estate agents are here to help with inspiration that's both stylish and budget-friendly.
- Install a hanging chair, swing, or hammock.
Capture that breezy, relaxing vibe by installing a modern hanging chair or swing. Look for models with self-supporting stands if your rooftop doesn't allow for ceiling mounts. It's an easy way to add a playful, lounge-ready touch to your rooftop setup. - Add planters with tall greenery.
Even if you don't have soil to dig into, you can still enjoy greenery above the city streets. After all, certain plants will enjoy the direct sunlight, can thrive in this rooftop envir...
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Home Security Tips for Summer Vacationers in Chicagoland
If you have plans to go away for summer vacation this year, then it's essential to take some home security measures before you depart. You'll enjoy your days of fun and sun even more if you know your home back in Chicago is safe and secure. Our real estate agents are here to share some easy tips for summer home security.
- Stay away from social media.
Excited to share all your vacation photos with the world? Instead of doing it in real time, wait until you get back to share all those Insta-worthy snapshots. Announcing your vacation and sharing its progress on social media essentially lets the whole world know that you're away from home, which could be seen as an invitation for the wrong kind of house guest. - Hit 'pause' on deliveries.
Junk mail and Amazon boxes piling up on your...
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How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Cranking Up the AC
Chicago gets mighty hot when summer rolls around. This is the season to visit our beautiful Lake Michigan beaches and do whatever you need to do to keep cool.
When it comes to staying cool, you might be tempted to close up the windows and bask in the air conditioning, but there are other ways of beating the heat. Our real estate agents in Chicagoland have some tips for keeping your home cool without blasting the AC.
- Open your windows at night.
Sounds simple, right? Even on hot days in Chicago, things tend to cool down as the sun goes down. Open up the windows in your house to take advantage of nature's air conditioning, or better yet, open the windows at opposite ends of the house to create a cross-breeze. As soon as the sun rises in the morning, close the windows and draw the curtains to keep that...
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