If I could close my eyes and wish for anything in the world, it would probably be to have an Olive Garden at the end of my block. In addition to the very cheery servers, the main reason for this is that you can get their famous Never Ending Salad, Soup AND BREADSTICKS for $12.99.
Yes, you read that right: $12.99. And it’s pretty good. And you get unlimited refills (hence, the “Never Ending Salad, Soup, and Breadsticks” moniker).
On the other hand, RL restaurant - another of my favorites - serves the amazing Riffraff salad for $26.00. And with $13.00 for a bowl of soup, we're at $39.00.
But you get what you pay for, right?
In the course of negotiating an offer on one of my listings, the buyer’s agent pointed out that the finishes are 20 years old and not to the level buyers expect with new construction. Their offer reflected a huge discount based on the age of the finishes.
But this is what she doesn’t understand: we priced it at the outset at an Olive Garden price…and it’s a good deal.
I’m a firm believer in pricing something for what a property is, not what it's not. So don’t start complaining that the finishes are not RL Riffraff salad quality.
And enjoy your breadsticks.
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The Old Town Art Fair, voted America’s #1 Art Fair for the fourth year in a row by ArtFairAmerica.com, enables attendees to stroll the charming, tree-lined streets of Chicago’s historic Old Town Triangle District while also discovering 200+ nationally acclaimed artists, a garden walk, live music, children’s activities, food & drink and more!
The Old Town Art Fair includes 2D and 3D mixed media, drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry and works in metal, stone and wood. You’ll find returning favorites along with many fresh things to explore — nearly half of the exhibiting artists will be new to the Fair.
Attendees can also take a self-guided tour of more than 50 local gardens, enjoy live music from local performers and explore a selection of food and drinks provided by area restaurants and vendors. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
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3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Sheridan Park
Offered at $599,000
Open House Saturday 12:00-2:00
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6 Bed | 4.1 Bath Lakeview
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3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Michigan Avenue
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3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Michigan Avenue
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3200 N. Lake Shore Dr, #2901
3 Bed | 3 Bath East Lakeview
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950 N. Michigan Ave, #2203
3 Bed | 3.1 Bath Michigan Avenue
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2751 N. Greenview Ave, #F
5 Bed | 4.1 Bath Lincoln Park
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710 W. Junior Terrace, #2
4 Bed | 3 Bath Buena Park
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900 N. Lake Shore Dr, #1109
3 Bed | 2.1 Bath Streeterville
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4 Bed | 4.1 Bath Gold Coast
Award-winning renovated
vintage treasure.
To be offered at $2,495,000
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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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