Ivona Kutermankiewicz

Memorial Day is always a reminder to slow down for a moment.

Beyond the long weekend and the start of summer in Chicago, today is about honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country.

Forever grateful for their sacrifice and the families who carry it with them every day.

Chicago summer officially starts this weekend!

From the Memorial Day Parade downtown to Bike the Drive, lakefront fireworks, the beach openings, and everything in between this is one of the best weekends of the year to be in Chicago.

There is so much to do, we decided to narrow down a few of our favorites:
🚴 Bike the Drive on Lake Shore Drive
🎆 Navy Pier fireworks Saturday night
⚾ Cubs vs. Astros at Wrigley (Karen’s favorite; we know Ivona favors the Sox 😊)
🏖️ Beach season officially begins
🎶 Memorial Day festivals all across the city

What’s your go-to Chicago summer tradition? Drop it in the comments or DM us your favorite hidden gem 👇

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Some homes are well built. Others are genuinely well loved, and the difference is something you feel the moment you walk in.

This West Town all-masonry home has been cared for by its original owners since 2004. Three levels, five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a layout that just makes sense. Freshly refinished hardwood floors, custom millwork, two wood-burning fireplaces, and a kitchen anchored by Wood-Mode Fine cabinetry, a large island, and mostly new appliances, all flowing naturally out to a deck made for long dinners and easy evenings.

Upstairs, the primary suite has its own private balcony, a whirlpool bath tub, and a separate steam shower. The secondary bedrooms are generous and flexible. The lower level, with a rec room, wet bar, and two additional bedrooms, feels open and livable, not like an afterthought.

Then there’s the outdoor space. Four of them, actually. A massive roof deck, a garage rooftop deck with a pergola, a kitchen deck, and that private balcony. There’s always somewhere to be outside, whether you’re hosting or just unwinding with nowhere to be.

Close to restaurants, parks, shops, and Mitchell Elementary. This is West Town living at its best.

Comment MITCHELL for details. 👇

JUST CLOSED | 1642 W WOLFRAM | $1,850,000

In today’s Chicago market, buyers are competing against 10+ offers, waived contingencies, and $60K–$200K+ over asking.

For our clients, strategy beat chaos.
We helped them sell their home and secure one of the last residences at the Wolfram Collection in Lakeview - before two remaining homes on less desirable lots returned to market at higher prices.

✔ Secured at list price while off market
✔ One of the best lots in the development
✔ Better views than remaining inventory
✔ $25K below the price of the remaining homes

Every piece of this transaction came together the way it should - from the reputable builder and our relationship with the listing agent to the support from our attorneys, lender, and our clients who trusted the process.

📩 DM us for our custom buyer’s guide.

Recognition is great.
But what matters most to us is how we got here.

Through referrals. Repeat clients. Honest conversations. Strong advocacy. Strategic marketing. And people continuing to trust us with some of the biggest decisions of their lives.

We’re honored to be recognized as a Q1 2026 Quarterly Best Team at Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty. 🤍

Thank you to every client, colleague, friend, and partner. We know there are a lot of choices in real estate, and we never take your confidence in us for granted.

The market keeps changing and we love helping our clients navigate it with clarity, strategy, and a calm hand through the process.

Excited for what’s next for IK Group. 🚪✨

Thinking about making a move in 2026 and want honest advice about today’s market? 

➡️ Send us a message - even if you’re just starting to explore your options. 

Ukrainian Village just got a good one. 🏡

5 beds | 4.1 baths | 30’ lot | 2-car garage + parking pad

This extra-wide brick single-family sits on one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after blocks, and the renovation was done with real intention - restored stained-glass entry door, coffered ceilings, quartzite kitchen with an oversized island, and a lower level with radiant-heated floors and full-height ceilings that feels like a bonus living space rather than an afterthought.
Every bedroom has a walk-in closet, there’s a dedicated office, a mudroom with built-ins, and the kind of layout where you stop mentally negotiating and just start picturing your furniture.

But it’s the backyard that makes this home next level - a lush lawn with multiple seating areas and a brick paver patio that makes it genuinely hard to go back inside. Fido approved. ☀️🐾

DM us for more details.