As a member of the elite nation-wide Sports and Entertainment division of Compass, I work with a lot of high-profile clients who value their privacy. They’re being traded, signed-on, or lured to Chicago for their glam careers. As tempting as it may be for some to kiss and tell, I respect their need for privacy and guard their identities at all costs.
However, when they close on a home, their purchase becomes part of the public record for all to see, envy, and scrutinize. You can see what they bought, how much was financed - and, most importantly for some, what their taste level is. You’d be surprised by how many are wowed by Uba Tuba granite countertops installed in 1998.
But what if they don’t want people to know anything at all? They could buy into a coop where except for the shareholders of the corporation (who will know EVERYTHING), there is no public trace of their purchase. Or they could, gulp, rent. Or they could even change their legal name (sorry, “Brad Lippitz” is already taken).
But the best way to protect their privacy is probably to take the title of the home through a land trust. In that instance, all public records of the transaction will identify the land trust as the owner and/or borrower, as the case may be.
And this is something YOU can do too if privacy is a concern. Of course, you should contact your attorney, accountant, financial advisor, and/or hairdresser - whomever you turn to for sage advice before settling on a land trust. But happy to throw it out there as a really good option for those who prefer to keep a low public profile on their home purchase.
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Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest
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Apple Fest, the family favorite annual fall event, returns to Lincoln Square for one apple-filled weekend. Shop autumnal goods at the festival's marketplace, munch on apple-stuffed grilled cheese and apple doughnuts from local restaurants, sip cider and apple-flavored beer, catch live music performances and bring the kids for seasonal activities—you won't find many better ways to welcome autumn.
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Chicago Exhibition Weekend
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The inaugural Chicago Exhibition Weekend will put the spotlight on over 50 galleries, institutions and artist-run spaces throughout the city. You’ll be able to check out special exhibits and unique programming from some of Chicago’s most talented artists—all for free. Check out the full schedule of events on the CXW website; you can also reserve a limited edition map of participating venues for pickup.
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Lakewood-Balmoral
Offered at $1,650,000
Open House Sunday, 12:30 - 2:00
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5 Bed | 3.2 Bath Lakeview
Offered at $1,585,000
Open House Saturday, 10:30 - 12:00
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4 Bed | 3 Bath Margate Park
Offered at $849,000
Open House Sunday, 11:30 - 1:00
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5 Bed | 4.2 Bath Bucktown
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2550 N. Lakeview Ave, Penthouse
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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1040 N. Lake Shore Dr, #4D
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Gold Coast
Now listed for $1,675,000
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5 Bed | 3.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Gold Coast
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4 Bed | 2.1 Bath East Lakeview
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3 Bed | 2 Bath Gold Coast
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1212 N. LaSalle St, #1201
2 Bed | 2 Bath Near Northside
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Near North Side
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3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Lincoln Park
Absolutely charming renovated vintage treasure.
To be offered at $1,795,000
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4 Bed | 4.1 Bath Gold Coast
Row house in historic neighborhood with massive potential.
To be offered at $1,385,000
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2 Bed | 2 Bath River North
Oversized southwest corner unit
in the heart of River North.
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3200 N. Lake Shore Dr, #506
2 Bed | 2 Bath East Lakeview
Fab renovated condo overlooking
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"Why Brad Lippitz Group?"
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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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