What’s up in Avondale? Lots. With Logan Square to the South and Roscoe Village to the East, its “up-and-coming” badge was bound to fade. We’re not interested in labels, though. We’re intrigued by authentic Polish sausage, some retro miscellany, and a space that claims to be coffee house, cider bar, music venue, and more. Continue reading →

Looking to invest in Chicago Real Estate? Top producing FGR broker, Jon Stein, shares where to start. Continue reading →

March is here! We’ve curated 11 outlets for getting your green on. Continue reading →

We often overlook the power of good, coffee table books. For eye candy or for our own reading pleasure, it’s important to stock up on bound inspiration.

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Many who managed to sell their homes for top dollar just before the crash of 2008 have serious flashbacks when they watch the rolling boulder scene in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. This iconic scene is one of two that works well to symbolize current real estate activities. Continue reading →

Chicago is penning its 11th annual love letter to its eaters. We’re talking of course about Chicago Restaurant Week! Skeptics will warn against overrated or ill-conceived deals, but our love for the event is bigger than that. We count off why in the “ode” below.  Continue reading →

Just over a month ago, The Pink Squirrel charmed the public with “Grandpa’s favorite cocktails and unlimited bowling”. Now that they’ve had a minute to breathe, we rolled out some questions of our own.
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The new year is a great time to think about trends that have run their course and ideas for new trends to incorporate into our designs. It’s a fun opportunity to purge and refresh. Donna Mondi, of Donna Mondi Interior Design in Chicago, is sharing her top five 2018 design resolutions and what to expect in the new year. Continue reading →

The American Dream has been commonly recognized as home or property ownership. In a world where information is readily available with a swipe of a finger, married with the memory of the brutal housing market crash in late 2008, you may have some conflicting thoughts. There’s so much information out there. Oy! It’s enough to make one’s head spin. How are you to know if the next property of interest is the biggest bang for your buck? Continue reading →

Over the holidays, I visited my brother who recently purchased his first home. He told me about his experience of being a first-time buyer: the excitement, the stress, the frustration, and to his surprise, all the unexpected expenses involved in buying and occupying a new property. Continue reading →