Gold Coast
The Heave-ho of a Chicago Realtor
Staccato. That describes yesterday and much of the last week. It was busy in spurts, with the busy-ness of the business of the Chicago real estate market erupting in segments of action. Kind of like the teletype machine back in the day I wrote for the United Press International broadcast desk in Chicago when a [...]
Lessons from Lucas – PJs All Day
Maybe my son Lucas has it right. Last week when my wife said it was time to get dressed he responded simply and succinctly, I stay in my pajamas when I stay at home. I wear outdoor clothes when I go outdoors. Right now I am at home so I am in my pajamas. I [...]
Fingerprints on Chicago Real Estate Listings
We leave our fingerprints. Whether it is the Chicago real estate market or anywhere else where homes are being sold (or at least listed in the hope of being sold), we leave our fingerprints. Meaning what? Meaning there is a record of what was paid and when it was paid. There are tax records that [...]
Bear Down Bears . Sit Down Couch . A Chicago Sunday During Playoffs
Sunday arrives. Awaited. Nay, anticipated. And unlike other Chicago Sundays, so many Chicago real estate Sundays, this Sunday is reserved for a position on the couch with a clear view of the tv to watch and (it is hoped) to enjoy the Chicago Bears. So far I have said yay! thrice in person and in [...]
22 Quarters for 105 Minutes of Parking in Chicago
Chicago real estate professional Tom McCarey had to turn his truck upside down today to find quarters to feed the meter as he conducted his business. Usually a credit card in the kiosk is how he pays for parking. But having left home today without plastic he turned to coins and realized that 22 quarters paid for only an hour and 45 minutes of parking. Ouch!
