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The marquee of the American Dream is the single-family home surrounded by a white picket fence. While owning a home certainly comes with many benefits for some, renting is still a smarter choice in certain situations. Sure, homeownership is said to be the ultimate investment that appreciates in value over the years. But don’t be…
Hiring movers is a great way to simplify the entire moving process. While it definitely ups the price tag, moving is back-breaking work and there’s a lot to be said for the relief that comes with passing off the responsibility. Professional movers won’t just take the heavy lifting off your hands––they’ll also make the whole…
Alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, this year has also been defined by an unprecedented push to support minority-owned businesses––specifically Black-owned businesses. Why is there suddenly so much focus on patronizing Black-owned businesses? And why is it even necessary? To start, supporting these businesses tends to disrupt patriarchal systems that have, historically, only benefited certain groups of…
This year has been difficult, to say the least. Typically the holiday season is a time to relax with loved ones and enjoy family to close out the year, but this year we’ve had to make difficult choices in order to keep ourselves and those we love safe and healthy. Many have also had to…
The holidays will look a bit different this year due to the pandemic. In Illinois and most other places in the United States, Covid cases are on the rise and as a result, advisories have been put in place to keep us safe. This doesn't mean that you can’t celebrate the holidays with your family…
What colors have you decorated your apartment with? Have you ever taken the time to stop and think about the colors and what meaning they hold? Let’s dissect one fun color––yellow! What comes to mind when you think about the color yellow? It’s bright. It’s warm. It’s fun. It’s a positive and vibrant color. Even…
2020 has been a doozie. Unfortunately, it shows no sign of letting up for the holiday season, which means we have to do what we humans do best and make lemonade out of lemons. For many of us, the pandemic means we can’t see our loved ones. But just because we can’t see them in…
At Pangea, we strive to be more than just a real estate company, and in 2018 we decided to give back to our residents and communities during a particularly hectic time of the year. We know that the holidays can be a stressful time for many reasons, and 2020 has added additional challenges, so Pangea’s…
When you’re shopping for bedroom decor, what do you look for? Are you a bed-in-a-bag person or do you prefer to shop individual pieces that match your own style? I have always been a bed-in-a-bag type person because it’s more convenient and can be less costly than coming up with a design myself. The set…
The COVID-19 crisis has caused many of us to rethink the importance of in-home air quality. Before, you might not have thought about how dust might affect your immune system, or how an air purifier can reduce your risk of inhaling harmful pathogens. But now, in-home air quality is more important than ever. Read on…