Live and Play in Chicago

I wrote about home fire safety in a post back in September, but a family trip to a neighborhood fire station reminded me of a specific safety topic that needs emphasis - children. Last weekend, the firefighters of Chicago Fire Department Engine 55 welcomed my family and another (including six chi...

Don’t plan on any peaceful afternoon naps this weekend if you live anywhere near Chicago’s lakefront! High performance civilian and military aircraft will once again fill the skies over Lake Michigan for the nation’s biggest free air show, the 51st annual Chicago Air and Water Show. This year’s s...

It's a down market, and the real estate news grabbing headlines is cautiously optimistic at best. Who are the people who are selling their homes in this climate? Are they underwater on their mortgages? Are they struggling to make ends meet? Are they desparate? I've looked back over the 60+ seller...

If you’ve got a question about the Chicago North Side residential market, be it regarding luxury townhomes, bargain foreclosures, home financing, or any other relevant topic - now is the time to ask. I’ve always had my contact info up on my blog for those who want to reach me, but there’s no long...