I feel so fortunate that my life is filled with so many gifted and talented family and friends, people who seem to accomplish the impossible: members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, incredible leaders of civic and humanitarian organizations, political visionaries, academics, various artists and actors, opera singers. I am in awe of their talents, vision, and perseverance to seemingly accomplish the impossible.
I have felt out of their ranks, totally insufficient, and completely worthless when measured against their accomplishments...until now. Because this week, I accomplished the impossible: I sold a home on the el.
Out of all the City’s landmarks, the el is truly one of my most favorites. Looping the city from above, the el gives you the most amazing vantage to check out Chicago’s architecture, people, and sights. It’s the best place to inhale the city’s vibe.
But it’s not the best place to live next to. Even if the train’s noise “doesn’t bother” you, it bothers me - because it will be 1,000,000 times harder to sell the house; it will take 5,000,000 longer days; and it will sell for 10,000,000 times less. That’s why I will never let you buy on the el - the discount that should be associated with this trade-off in a purchase is never enough.
But I was able to sell my client’s home on the el, and now I feel honored to join the hallowed ranks of the luminaries of those who accomplish the impossible. Impressive, eh?
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Enjoy Fall in Chicago and the Midwest
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As noted in Thrillist, while air travel has clearly returned to its pre-pandemic form (with just a touch more rage), it’s clear that the Great American Road Trip isn’t going out of style anytime soon. Luckily, you don’t have to venture too far to check out some amazing fall destinations near Chicago, from laid-back whiskey tastings along the Michigan coast, to raucous Big 10 college football stadiums, to apple picking in Wisconsin and Indiana. Looking to stay instate? No problem. Oh, and did someone say fall foliage? Naturally.
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As Time Out Chicago says, t
his annual celebration of scary films returns to the Music Box Theatre for a 24-hour marathon of frightening, thrilling and chilling movies and Q&As. Catch screenings of films like the spider-centric comedy Arachnophobia, Blaxploitation horror flick Dr. Black, Mr. White and Strait-Jacket starring Joan Crawford, plus many others—you can see a full schedule here. One pass allows you to come and go for the duration of the spooky fest.
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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4 Bed | 4.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Andersonville
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500 W. Superior St, #2405
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath River North
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950 N. Michigan Ave, #2203
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Michigan Avenue
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900 N. Lake Shore Dr, #2812-14
3 Bed | 3 Bath Streeterville
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1327 W. Washington Blvd, #4B
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Offered at $515,000
Open House Saturday, 11:00 - 1:00
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5 Bed | 5.1 Bath Lincoln Park
Fabulous newer custom home.
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3400 N. Lake Shore Dr, #2D
4 Bed | 3.1 Bath East Lakeview
Renovated Beaux Arts masterpiece.
To be offered at $1,350,000
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4 Bed | 3.1 Bath Gold Coast
Beautifully renovated Greystone on fabled tree-lined street.
To be offered at $2,585,000
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Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool.
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And everything in between.
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