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Into the Weekend 8.22.25

  • Brad Lippitz
  • August 22, 2025

Into the weekend...

Two real estate agents talk on townhouse steps beneath leafy branches.

Early in the summer my colleague Anne and I met with a couple who had lived in their home in West Lakeview for over 20 years and wanted us to sell it for them so they could downsize. After touring the house, we sat down and reviewed the strategy and process. I stressed my team’s number one goal when we sell a home: to get as much money as the market will bear for our clients. Pretty simple, eh?

Well, realizing that goal requires a lot. A lot of market knowledge, a lot of insight, a lot of connections, a lot of preparation, a lot of experience, and a lot of street savvy. In short, a lot.

With our proven track record, these sellers believed we could get the job done for them and immediately enlisted us. Smart folks.

With our market knowledge, insight, connections, preparation, experience and street savvy, we ultimately got them an amazing price, successfully nurturing a bidding war until it garnered 20% over list price - well over the comparable sales in the neighborhood. 

But this is what made this transaction stand out: one of the sellers was an agent himself, and he could have easily saved the commission by listing it himself. Understanding his limitations and our prowess, these sellers ultimately came out ahead. Way ahead. Smart folks, indeed.

Just another example of why enlisting the Brad Lippitz Group is the cool thing to do.

Have a great weekend!

Best,

Brad

Dates: August 22 - 24

Time: Various

Location: Southport Corridor (3500 N Southport)

The 12th annual Lakeview Taco Fest celebrates flavor, fun & community with taco and beer pairings, live music & family fun.

Dates: August 23 & 24

Time: 7:00 AM

Location: Uptown, Foster Beach (5200 N LSD)

Swim through Lake Michigan, bike iconic streets, and run through the city - or cheer on those that do! Voted the Best Sprint Triathlon in the US, the Chi Tri is one of the world's largest and most accessible triathlons.

Dates: August 21 - 24

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Navy Pier Marina (600 E Grand Ave)

Explore a collection of boats and yachts, meet industry leaders, and experience hands-on boating demos.

House Music Festival

Dates: August 22 - 24

Time: Various

Location: Millennium Park, Grant Park, & Chicago Cultural Center

This free festival and conference attracts house fans from across the globe for today's top DJs.

Visit an Open House!

Beige two-story house with a raised white-railed deck, front stairs, and brick buildings on either side.

4 Bed | 3 Bath Lakeview

Absolutely charming renovated single family house.

Offered at $1,275,000

Open House Saturday 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Vacant high-rise apartment with pale wood floors and wraparound windows overlooking the city.

2 Bed | 2 Bath Gold Coast

Newly remodeled residence with stunning views & private outdoor space.

Offered at $399,000 + $30K Parking

Open House Saturday 11:00 - 1:00 PM

Featured Properties

3 Bed | 2.2 Bath Gold Coast

Modern rowhouse designed by famed architect Larry Booth.

Offered at $1,750,000

Arched entryway with parquet floors opening into two furnished living rooms.

3 Bed | 3.1 Bath East Lakeview

4,000 sq. ft. coop overlooking the lake, harbor and park.

Offered at $939,900

Open-plan living and dining room with a corner fireplace, large windows, and a Just Sold overlay.

2 Bed | 2 Bath     Bucktown

Super cool condo with 3 private outdoor spaces.

Sold for $592,500

3 Bed | 3 Bath River North

Corner residence with open-concept living.

Offered at $1,679,999

High-rise living and dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and city views.

2 Bed | 2.1 Bath     Streeterville

Light-filled immaculately kept condo with outdoor space. Sold for $789,500

2 Bed | 2 Bath River North

Beautiful light-filled home with open floorplan.

Offered at $420,000

Modern kitchen with a large island and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking city buildings.

1 Bed | 1 Bath River North

Great investor opportunity in this light-filled condo.

Sold for $250,000

Buying with BLG

Furnished living room with a gray sectional, wood shelving, and large windows overlooking nearby buildings.

3 Bed | 2 Bath Wicker Park

Offered at $699,000

Living room with a blue sectional, teal chairs by large windows, and a fireplace.

2 Bed | 2.1 Bath Andersonville

Bought for $509,000

In Our Pocket

Coming Soon! over a neighborhood streetscape with a blue rooftop water tower.

Two amazing properties ripe for development in Andersonville:

Property One: 136.5' x 122' Zoned RT4 to be offered at $3,500,000.

Property Two: 106' x 122' Zoned RT4 to be offered at $2,800,000.

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 prime tier of elegant coop.

To be offered at $950,000

4 Bed | 3 Bath East Lakeview

Magnificent vintage residence in prime tier of elegant coop.

To be offered at $925,000

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 $1M.

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 $400,000.

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 $1.5m.

Buyer #8

ISO: 1-2 bedroom vintage condo or loft in

Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Bucktown/Wicker/West Town, Andersonville up to $425,000

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Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home?

Modern. Vintage. Architectural. Cool.

And everything in between.

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Answering the question:

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

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Answering the question:

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

President, Brad Lippitz Group

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3323 N. Broadway

Chicago, IL 60657

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