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Like mine, I suspect each household is divided among shoppers and those who absolutely detest it. Without naming names to protect the innocent, I have one family member who consistently shops online and rarely opens the package; those items are somehow traded back online - or piled (very) high in a closet. Two others in my family would rather do anything else in the world - even watch a Packers or Badgers game. Then there’s me, a cool cat who can take or leave it. Shopping takes time, inclination, and - well - money. In the end, whether it’s art or sport, you end up with a thing. And, hopefully, a really nice thing.
Shopping an offer is another business altogether, although it is also both art and sport…and also risky business if it's not played correctly. With a solid offer in hand, the seller’s agent tries to solicit another better offer or two. Representing a buyer in this instance can be taxing and excruciating because you’re dealing with the unknown. And you can tell that this is what the seller’s agent is doing because of the excuses: the seller is with patients, the seller is traveling in a remote part of Uruguay, the seller’s phone is broken, the sellers have been so busy and have not had a chance to discuss, the seller had an emergency root canal. You get the idea.
This happened last week when a seller’s agent was slow to respond to an aggressive (low!) offer made by my buyer on a property which had languished on the market. Even without hard evidence, it was clear what the agent was doing - and I was determined to put a stop to it. With my handy dandy legal background, I put a firm deadline on acceptance of our terms and required the seller to both initial and sign the contract by that time.
With the right pressure in the right places at the right time, we got the deal done and put an end to all the shopping nonsense; I secured a fantastic deal for my ecstatic buyer.
Happy shopping (or not)!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Brad
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Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris Exhibit at The Art Institute
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Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to Europe and her brief yet pivotal encounter with Mary Reynolds, an American avant-garde bookbinder who stood at the center of a rich Parisian artistic community. Drawing upon the extensive Mary Reynolds Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago and extraordinary Kahlo loans from public and private collections in the US, Mexico, and Europe, the presentation sheds light on this little-known chapter of 20th-century art history, recounting the legacies of Kahlo and Reynolds—both artists themselves and partners of artists—as they navigated Surrealism, identity, and cross-cultural exchange on the eve of World War II.
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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)
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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is returning to McCormick Place this weekend with a robust lineup of special guests, panelists, exhibitors, and more. At C2E2, fans can interact with award-winning comic artists, anime voice actors, and their favorite celebrities, all while celebrating pop culture with other fans and discovering exclusive merchandise and unique artwork. Fans can explore the Show Floor, experience an array of panels, check out their favorite or discover new creators on Artist Alley, and meet some of their favorite on-screen talent in real life!
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3 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Beautiful townhouse in perfect walk-to-everything location with parking.
Offered at $615,000
Open House Sunday 12:00 - 2:00
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5 Bed | 6.3 Bath Gold Coast
Meticulously renovated 5-story freestanding Greystone.
Check out the video here.
Now offered at $5,495,000
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3 Bath | 3 Bath Lincoln Park
Fabulous newer construction in luxury elevator building
Check out the video here.
Offered at $2,675,000
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3 Bed | 3 Bath River North
Corner residence with open-concept living.
Offered at $1,799,999
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5 Bed | 3 Bath East Lakeview
Beautifully designed full-floor residence with parking.
To be offered at $1,750,000
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3 Bed | 2.1 Bath River North
Knock-out penthouse with amazing terrace.
Check out the video here.
Offered at $1,495,000
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2 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Beautiful light-filled home with open floorplan
and gourmet kitchen.
Offered at $525,000
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2 Bed | 2 Bath River North
Breathtaking unit with skyline views.
Offered at $4,000/month with parking
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1 Bed | 1.1 Bath Near North
Oversize unit with amazing west-facing skyline views.
Offered at $3,050/month
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5 Bed | 5.1 Bath Southport Corridor
Offered at $2,499,999
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3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Streeterville
Bought for $1,900,000
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Studio | 1 Bath Buena Park
Offered at $129,000
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3 Bed | 2.2 Bath Gold Coast
Stunning rowhouse designed by
famed architect Larry Booth
To be offered at $1,850,000
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath East Lakeview
Stunning renovation in
Beaux Arts masterpiece.
To be offered at $1,499,000
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2 Bed | 2 Bath Gold Coast
Charming unit with huge terrace.
To be offered at $399,000
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2 Bed | 2 Bath River North
Prime east-facing gut-renovated
loft with huge terrace.
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We have Buyers and Renters looking for their next home.
Could it be yours?
If you or someone you know have something that could work for our clients -
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Buyer #1
ISO: Single family home up to $2.5M in Blaine, Bell, Audubon, Coonley, Burley, or Prescott. Flexible on timing. Prefer move-in ready or light cosmetic work.
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Buyer #2
ISO: Condo with 3+ bedrooms in Bucktown, Wicker Park or Logan Square with outdoor space.
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Buyer #3
ISO: Single family home in northwest Evanston up to $950,000.
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Buyer #4
ISO: Single family home in Northfield up to $2m. Updated with nice yard preferred.
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Tenant #1
ISO: 2-3 bed/2 bath rental in newer building with in-unit W/D allowing cats in Lakeview, Roscoe Village, North Center, Ravenswood, Andersonville/Edgewater, Bucktown or Wicker Park/West Town. Up to $3500/month.
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Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home?
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Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool.
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And everything in between.
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Answering the question:
"Why use the Brad Lippitz Group to help you purchase your next home?"
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Answering the question:
"Why use the Brad Lippitz Group to help you sell your home?"
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Check out previous "Into the Weekends" here.
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Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.
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