Single Family Homes
Where Do I Want to Go Today? Showing Chicago Listings and Beyond
Where do you want to go today? The centerpiece of Microsoft’s 1994 ad campaign this question has rested well in my mind since. It conjures hope because the response is of my making.
Add One – Chicago Return Delayed by One More Tropical Day
Value. It’s everywhere. Sometimes it comes down to an instantaneous decision of whether what is offered has worth. Such was the case today as we opted for a flight tomorrow rather than returning to Chicago today as originally scheduled.
Online Safety Whether at Home in Chicago or on the Road
Trolls will always seek their gain at your expense. Which is why it’s important to exercise discretion wherever trolls gather – like the online campfire of your facebook and twitter accounts. Like living in the city where personal safety is enhanced by informed behaviors, the same is true when making posts at your social accounts.
A Muddled Tale Among Sales (and not) in Chicago Real Estate
When is a deal not a deal? When one side refuses to do what they say they will do and won’t execute the contract. That’s what happened a few weeks ago when my clients reached a deal to buy a West Bucktown home and the sellers dilly dallied long enough to result in another offer that preempted ours.
Hung Out to Dry – Clotheslines, Laundry and the Chicago Real Estate Market
Blame? An article in today’s New York Times credited laundry on a clothes line with her inability to sell a home. That’s a new one. But rather than air my “dirty laundry,” I am heartened by legislative support for folks who want to go green and air-dry their damp clothes. One quick caveat – homes tend to not sell due to two reasons – price and consumer confidence. Fortunately data for the past two-plus months has shown an uptick.
