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Real Estate in the News Moves that Homebuyers can Still Make to Find a Lower Mortgage Rate With inflation and the possibility of further rate increases, here are some tips and tricks to find ways to lower your rates. Courtesy of CNBC

Local Happenings Windy City Smokeout August 4-7 A summer weekend packed with food and music, the iconic festival is back! Find tickets for the weekend here. Taste of Greektown August 26-28 This three day festival will take place on Halsted St. from Adams St to Van Buren. You'll find lots of tasty dishes cooked by some of the neighborhood's most beloved restaurants.

Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

10 Basement Decorating Ideas That Will Transform Your Home's Lower Level Many home dwellers are quick to transform their basements into gyms, home theaters, or play areas for their little ones—and as you make these decisions, it's important to consider the style and flow of the space. After all, with the right modifications, your basement just might become one of the most trafficked areas in your home. So, shouldn't it look it's best, too? Courtesy of Martha Stewart Magazine

28 Creative Ways to Grow a Garden, Even When You're Short On Space Flowers and plants bring so much beauty to every space, big or small, inside or outside. Given the benefits of gardening, the practice shouldn't be limited to wide-open outdoor spaces and large greenhouses. Get your green thumbs ready for window-box flowers, hanging plants, tiny veggie gardens, and more. Courtesy of House Beautiful

100 Best Grilling Recipes You Have to Try Looking for new grilling recipes to try this summer? Check out 100 reasons for you to light the grill and enjoy the great outdoors this summer. Courtesy of Taste of Home

The Top Interior Design Trends to Watch, According to Experts In 2021, people focused on pieces that mix style and practicality — think self-cleaning bidets for a more luxurious bathroom, for example. But this year, everything from bringing the outdoors into experimenting with pattern and texture, and finding design inspiration from past decades are of interest. Courtesy of Good Housekeeping

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