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Three Evanston happy hour spots we’ll be frequenting this summer...

📍 Blue Horse Tavern
A cozy downtown spot known for great cocktails, an impressive whiskey selection, and the kind of atmosphere that makes it easy to stay for one more round.

📍 Peckish Pig
Part brewery, part gastropub, and always a good time. Known for house-brewed beer, solid food, and a relaxed neighborhood feel just off Howard Street.

📍 Prairie Moon
An Evanston classic with a lively bar scene, comfort food favorites, and one of the better people-watching patios downtown.

Sometimes you have to take a step back and appreciate how far things have come.

Renovations can feel long and exhausting in the moment.

You’re making decisions every day, dealing with delays, trying to picture what it will all look like in the end.

And then one day it’s done, and it feels like it was always meant to be that way.

We recently looked back at what our yard looked like before the remodel…overgrown, water pooling everywhere flowing right into the basement, all kinds
of grading issues and not a safe area anywhere for kids.
It’s a good reminder of why the “before” photos matter. If you’re starting a project, take them. You’ll be surprised how much you forget along the way.

And if you’ve already done one, how often do you go back and look at where it started?

Some homes sell in days. Others sit for months. And it’s not always about the house itself.

A lot of it comes down to timing, pricing, and how the home is positioned from the start.

If you’re thinking about listing in Chicago this year, let’s build the strategy that’s right for you.

If you’re looking to avoid experienced Chicago real estate professionals, JS Group might not be your team.

We’ve closed 600+ homes across the city and suburbs, and spend every day working in this market — helping buyers, sellers, and investors make informed moves based on real-time conditions, not guesswork.

If experience matters in your decision, you know where to find us.

(And we might not be able to help you buy a house in Florida, but if you’re moving there we can refer you to a trusted agent in our referral network, so hit us up anyway!).

Cinco de Mayo, Chicago style.

If you know the JS Group, you know Lonesome Rose in Logan Square is an easy favorite for tacos, margaritas, and a good night out.

Great food, great energy, and one of those spots that just always delivers.

Photo cred: Lonesome Rose

Whether you own or rent, it's time to review your lease expirations.

In Chicago, most leases turn over in spring and summer, which makes winter end dates harder to fill. Shifting renewals for peak demand can help property owners avoid costly vacancies (and bring perks to renters who stick around).

→ Comment or DM 'Vacancy Playbook' for our article on:
📅 Lease timing and renter incentives
🏡 What to do with an empty unit
💵 Protecting year-round cash flow