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Into the Weekend 12.5.25

  • Brad Lippitz
  • December 5, 2025

Into the weekend...

Man in a Chicago Cubs cap seated on a green tufted sofa before bookshelves.

As I’m sure you all know, the tagline of the Brad Lippitz Group is:

”Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool. And everything in between.”

 

Except for making sure you get enough protein and packing in your steps, I’m sure that you have nothing more important in your day than to memorize our group’s tagline.

 

I came up with this little tagline years ago when I was trying to convey the essence of our team and the properties we typically represent. And for over 30 years, our reputation speaks for itself. Most of our listings are just, well, “special” in some way. In contrast to other real estate brokers, we understand and convey so much more than the obvious. We see and represent the extraordinary.

 

It’s rare for me to be at an event or social gathering when someone does not approach me to chat about one of the properties in our portfolio. 

 

But today I’d like to focus on what “and everything in between” means because yesterday we closed on a condo which epitomizes this.

 

It’s a decent 525 square foot studio (shown below) for $95,000. Even though there’s nothing remarkable about it, our client had purchased the studio for a family member and now needed to sell it. And here’s the thing: we treated it just like all our listings. We helped the seller freshen it up, promoted it aggressively, and positioned it perfectly in the marketplace.

 

Like we do with our $5+ million listings.

 

Our seller was absolutely thrilled with the results. I’m honored that our clients entrust us with everything and anything: Modern, Vintage, Architectural, Cool….

 

And, yes, everything in between. Even a 525 square foot studio for $95,000.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Best,

Brad

 

The Nutcracker Ballet

Date: December 5 - 28

Time: Varies

Location: Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr.

Join Marie and her Nutcracker prince on a fantastical adventure in a kaleidoscopic reimagining of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker.

 

Wicker Park/Bucktown Winter Wonderland

Date: December 6

Times: 1:00 - 5:30 PM

Location: 1260 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Bring the whole family for a day of festive fun with Santa, s'mores, scavenger hunts, shopping, & a tree lighting ceremony to kick off the season!

Lill Street Art Center 50th Anniversary Holiday Party

Date: December 5

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Lill Street Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Complimentary food and drinks, live music, open studios on the second floor, workshops, a free art demo, and a gallery show of functional ceramics for the dining table. Open to the public; no reservations necessary.

 

Scott Burton: Shape Shift Exhibition

at Wrightwood 659

Date: Through December 20

Times: Varies

Location: 659 W. Wrightwood Ave.

Scott Burton: Shape Shift examines the legacy of Scott Burton (1939–1989), an American original whose wide-ranging practice anticipated many of the strategies of today’s art.

 

Featured Properties

6 Bed | 6.1 Bath Flossmoor

Set amidst extensive lush landscaped grounds with towering mature trees, this country estate in the heart of Flossmoor welcomes you with a full open veranda with columns and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the vistas in front. Completely renovated with top-of-the-line finishes and systems, this magical house exudes the historic charm of the past while setting the stage for grand-scaled modern day-to-day living and entertaining.

Offered at $1,050,000

Multi-story brick apartment building with rows of windows and a leafy tree; “Just Sold!” overlay.

5135 N. Glenwood Ave.

6-unit building all with 2 Beds | 1 Bath Andersonville

Handsome multi-unit brick building with 2-car garage in prime location.

Sold for $1,600,000

3 Bed | 2.1 Bath     Gold Coast

Fab duplex in the sky. Check out the video here.

Now offered at $649,500

 

 
Brick residential building with stone accents, front steps, and a small lawn; “Just Sold!” overlay.

1433, 1435 & 1439 W. Foster Ave.

106' x 122' Zoned RT4     Andersonville

Three 2-flats in prime location.

Sold for $2,500,000

 

1 Bed | 1 Bath West Loop

Amazing opportunity at The Emerald.

Sold for $370,000

1 Bed | 1 Bath Streeterville

Corner unit with lake and city views.

Offered at $280,000

 

Studio | 1 Bath Edgewater

Freshly updated studio with west-facing views in full amenity building.

Sold for $95,000

 

In Our Pocket

Modern kitchen with a large veined stone island, white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

3 Bed | 3 Bath Buena Park

Modern/vintage perfection in a prewar mid-rise with garage parking space.

To be offered at $985,000

 
Furnished living room with expansive water views through tall windows and a colorful patterned rug.

3 Bed | 2.1 Bath East Lakeview

Magnificent vintage residence in classic pre-war building.

To be offered at $950,000

Modern condominium complex with glass balconies framing an entrance courtyard and a distant downtown tower.

2 Bed | 2 Bath West Loop

Modern and sleek condo with floor-to-ceiling windows in the West Loop's premier building, The Emerald.

Buyers In Search Of.....

We have Buyers looking for their next home. Could it be yours?

If you or someone you know have something that could work for our clients -

Two-story suburban house with a manicured lawn and the text “Buyer looking for something like this!”

Buyer #1

ISO: Single family home in northwest Evanston up to $.21M.

 
Modern condominium building with glass balconies and a blue car parked in front.

Buyer #2

ISO: Condo with 3+ bedrooms in Bucktown, Wicker Park or Logan Square with outdoor space up to $1.1m.

Modern brick residence with a glass corner façade, balconies, leafy trees, and a metal fence.

Buyer #3

ISO: Natural light-filled 2-3 bed condo in Lakeview or Lincoln Park up to $1.3M.

 

Buyer #4

ISO: Single family home in Northfield up to $3M. Updated with nice yard preferred.

Gray two-story house with a steep front gable, covered porch, and picket fence.

Buyer #5

ISO: Small single family home with a yard from Roscoe Village to Andersonville up to $1M.

 
Modern apartment building and landscaped courtyard with a hammock; text reads, “Buyer looking for something like this!”

Buyer #6

ISO: Condo in Highland Park up to $500,000.

Buyer looking for something like this! A loft living room with a gray sectional and tall city-facing windows.

Buyer #7

ISO: West Loop/Fulton Market 2-3 bedroom up to $2m.

 
Open-plan loft with exposed brick, timber ceiling beams, and a dining area beside the living room.

Buyer #8

ISO: 1-2 bedroom vintage condo or loft in Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Bucktown/Wicker/West Town, Andersonville up to $425,000

Modern glass condominium tower with stacked balconies and a street-level entrance.

Buyer #9

ISO: Newer construction condo in River North or Old Town, 3 bed/2.5 bath, up to $1.4m.

 

Buyer #10

ISO: Single family newer construction wide home in Logan Square, up to $1.7m.

 
Graphic says the average American moves 11.7 times and offers help with a stress-free move.
 

Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home?

Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool.

And everything in between.

Brad Lippitz Group buyer’s guide featuring nine team members in a modern interior.

Check out our Buyer's Flipbook

Answering the question:

"Why use the Brad Lippitz Group to help you purchase your next home?"

 

Check out our Seller's Flipbook

Answering the question:

"Why use the Brad Lippitz Group to help you sell your home?"

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