Last year one of our team members announced to the group that she was going to a popup sale for Lanvin, a fancy ultra-expensive ultra-exclusive ultra-ultra clothing line out of Paris. Now, let me be upfront about this: I do own a Lanvin sports jacket and maybe a shirt or two. But it’s easy to get wrapped up in a sale - and I’m not exempt from such temptations, as much as we all think I should be. So a few of us raced to the sale.
Well, we got swept up in the fervor in the madhouse crowd at the sale, and I bought 7 pairs of shows at 80% off (still $$$$$$) for Yoni and me. There is no doubt that these shoes look ultra-cool - really thick soles, some high boots, stretchy things, and thick laces like the ones you learn how to tie a shoe with in nursery school.
But there is a little problem: except for one pair, they are impossible to wear. Too high, too tight, and simply ridiculous-looking outside of the popup store. At least, on me and Yoni. I often find myself tipping over when I try to wear them.
So they remain on the shelf.
Which brings us to our real estate lesson of the week. Even though we’re all tempted by fancy finishes and all the bells and whistles we find in many real estate offerings, you have to remember that you still have to live in it. Like some shoes, there are some homes which are just too precious, too uncomfortable, too impractical to enjoy.
Do you really need a wet bar on each floor of your house? If everyone hangs out in the kitchen, why is 3/4 of your first floor occupied by rooms which will never have a single person in them - except when they walk through them? Will you really use all 7 bedrooms? If you need a shvitz, do you really need 3 steam showers?
Figure out where you read, where you watch, where you eat, and where you just hang out. And figure out what you need to do all of that.
Depending on YOUR day-to-day priorities, we'll find a home that truly suits the way you live 99% of the time.
I'll even throw in a pair of Lanvin shoes into the deal when we do!
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Editor's Note: "Into the Weekend" will be taking it's first ever summer break after next week's eblast, and will off through mid-September. We're giving you an early warning because we know how much you look forward to receiving ITW in your inboxes each Friday, lol. If you need a fix during the break, feel free to read past ITW's (link at the bottom of this page).
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Take a stroll around Roscoe Village to hear live tunes performed on front porches during this unique music fest. Local artists will play throughout the neighborhood (peep the lineup here) and the locations and showtimes will be revealed via email the day before the event. Proceeds will go toward supporting the musical acts, the festival and the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.
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Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition
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The Midwest Bonsai Society presents its annual exhibition—one of the largest of its kind in the region—at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Visitors can see world-class trees from the Garden’s permanent collection while enthusiasts bring their trees to be judged. There will also be vendors on site offering trees, tools, pots, soil and more, as well as workshops and lectures.
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5 Bed | 3 Bath Logan Square
Solid 2-flat with beautiful views
Open House Saturday 12:00 - 2:00
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900 N. Kingsbury St. #1150
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #4D
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Gold Coast
Now offered at $1,499,000
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950 N. Michigan Ave, #2203
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Michigan Avenue
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3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Buena Park
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3920 N. Lake Shore Dr. #9S
East Lakeview
Classic cooperative in elegant boutique pre-war building with amazing lake views
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320 W. Oakdale Ave, #2003
Expansive space, views &
light on a high floor in this iconic
mid-century building.
Offered off-market at $550,000
+ $25K for parking
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3550 N. Lake Shore Dr, #518
1 Bed | 1 Bath East Lakeview
Offered off-market for $190,000
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505 N. Lake Shore Dr, #B76
Parking Spot Lake Point Tower
East access on first floor with electric car charger installed.
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211 N. Harbor Drive, #806
2 Bed | 2.1 Bath Near East Side
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2 Bed | 2 Bath Buena Park
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5 Bed | 4.2 Bath Lincoln Park
Majestic renovated house
To be offered at $3,100,000
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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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3 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Stylish, perfectly renovated vintage
penthouse with huge private
roof terrace with harbor views.
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720 N. Larrabee St, #1612
2 Bed | 2 Bath River North
Enjoy forever sunset and river views from this beautiful, high-floor unit.
To be offered at $465,000
+ $35k for a prime parking space.
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3800 N. Lake Shore Dr, #13B
3 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Stunning vintage with
To be offered at $775,000
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3 Bed | 2 Bath Printer's Row
Historic timber loft with 11' ceilings
To be offered at $665,000
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655 W. Irving Park Rd, #5101
2 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Corner Penthouse with unobstructed
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Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool.
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And everything in between.
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Check out previous "Into the Weekends" here.
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