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Real Estate with Jake | December Newsletter
Buy | Sell | Rent | Invest |
| As the year winds down, the holiday lights twinkle, and the scent of gingerbread fills the air, it’s safe to say we've reached the "home stretch" of 2025!
This December, we're putting a bow on a truly remarkable year in real estate. Whether you "decked the halls" of a brand-new home, successfully sold your property to move on to your next adventure, or simply watched the market with interest, it's been a busy and dynamic twelve months.
For those of you still hoping to find a "holly jolly" closing before the ball drops, this isn't the time to put your search on ice! Highly motivated buyers and sellers are taking advantage of this low-inventory, high-seriousness season.
We're here to make sure your final real estate wishes of the year come true. |
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| Choose LED Holiday Lighting (and Use a Smart Plug) |
| Swap old incandescent lights for LEDs—they use up to 80–90% less energy and last far longer. Add a smart plug to automate shutoff at bedtime so the lights aren’t running all night. |
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| | Why Some Homes Sell Quickly - And Others Don't Sell At All |
| There are more homes for sale today, but that doesn't have to work against you... |
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| | Chicagoland’s most loved holiday tradition is back this winter at three locations in 2025: Chicago, Aurora, and Wrigleyville! |
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| Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo |
| This beloved staple of Chicago's holiday season will delight guests of all ages with festive attractions and more than 3 million lights across zoo grounds. |
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| Lifestyle Tips and Tricks |
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| Home Exterior Mistakes That Designers Want You To Quit Making |
| Avoid these common design mishaps to help your home look its best. |
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How to Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line |
| If there was one simple step that could help you make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn't you want to know about it? |
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| Best Places to Retire in the U.S. 2026 |
| The best places to retire ranking can help you decide where to spend your golden years. |
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| Take a Look Back at 25 Years of Design Trends |
| These were the hottest trends each year since 2000. How many did you try? |
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| Just sold | Dearborn Park |
| 1143 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 407, 60605 |
| 3 BD 2 BA 1550 SF $394,000 |
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| Just sold | Uptown Chicago |
| 4834 N Kenmore Ave, Unit 3N, 60640 |
| 3 BD 2 BA 1600 SF $599,900 |
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| | | | 2703 N Halsted St, Unit 2, 60614 |
| 3 BD 2 BA 1980 SF $860,000 |
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Thanks for reading and subscribing! Ready to achieve your next real estate goal? |
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| | Jake Tasharski
R.E. Broker M: 312.646.0284 O: 312.319.1168 jake.tasharski@compass.com |
| Lincoln Park Office 2350 North Lincoln Avenue, 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60614 O: 312.319.1168 |
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Compass RE is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. |
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