Community First. Real Estate Expertise Included.

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Since 2017, Michelle Russell and Paul Froiland have helped more than 300 families buy, sell, invest, and relocate throughout Berwyn, Riverside, Brookfield, La Grange, Oak Park, Forest Park, Cicero, and surrounding communities.

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Together, they have closed more than $88 million in real estate transactions while building a reputation for local expertise, community involvement, and client advocacy.

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In addition to real estate, they founded Discover Berwyn as a way to connect residents with local events, restaurants, businesses, hidden gems, and community news throughout Chicago's near-west suburbs.

 

Discover Berwyn is your go to local guide for everything happening in Berwyn and the near west suburbs -  from restaurants and events to hidden gems you won’t find anywhere else.

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​Our goal is simple: to become the most trusted local resource for Berwyn and the surrounding west suburbs.

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What You’ll Find Here​

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Weekly events and things to do in Berwyn, Riverside, Brookfield, Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest and surrounding communities.

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• The best restaurants, coffee shops, and local favorites
• Hidden gems you probably haven’t discovered yet​​

• Small businesses worth supporting
• Real local insight - not generic lists

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Discover Berwyn was created by Berwyn residents Paul Froiland and Michelle Russell to shine a light on the restaurants, businesses, events, people, and places that make our community special—and to show what it's really like to live here.

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Berwyn offers something pretty unique: the character, community, and neighborhood feel of a close-knit suburb with Chicago right at your doorstep. From the BNSF Metra to easy access to downtown, the lakefront, museums, sports, live music, world-class dining, and everything else Chicago has to offer, living in Berwyn means you don't have to choose between neighborhood life and big-city experiences.

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Through Discover Berwyn, we're exploring the best of our own backyard while also helping residents discover just how much of Chicago and the near-west suburbs is within easy reach. It's about great local restaurants, neighborhood businesses, community events, hidden gems, and all the experiences that make Berwyn an incredible home base for enjoying Chicagoland.

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📬 Stay in the Know

Get one monthly email with the best events, restaurants, and hidden gems in Berwyn - no spam, just the good stuff.

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🏡 Real Estate

We also help clients buy and sell homes throughout Berwyn, Riverside, Brookfield, La Grange, Oak Park, Forest Park, Chicago, and the surrounding suburbs.

We can also help with estate sales, downsizing, and complete home clean-outs, giving you a single point of contact for the entire process.

 

If you ever have questions about the local market, need a trusted referral, or are curious about your home's value, we're always happy to help.