Archive for June, 2008

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6000 W Touhy Ave., Or, Are Chicago Neighborhoods Indeed For Sale?

As a Chicago resident, my understanding has always been that Aldermen of any ward in Chicago possess what’s called an “aldermanic prerogative”, the supreme right as it were, to determine what shall be built within their ward and what shall not [...]

June 30th, 2008 | | 6 comments | Continued
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As Seen In North Edgebrook: Clogged Storm Sewer Attracts Ducks

A clogged storm sewer has been misinterpreted as a pond by these two friendly ducks [...]

June 9th, 2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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6000 W Touhy Ave, Or, How A North Edgebrook Community Is Fighting An Injustice

We’re about to witness a showdown in Chicago’s North Edgebrook neighborhood: It evolves around the building at 6000 W. Touhy Ave. which houses the Frozen Ropes baseball training center, Edgebrook Bank, and Athletico Rehab Center [...]

June 8th, 2008 | | 14 comments | Continued
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Unbelievable Questions Some Buyers Agents Ask

While showing one of our listings to a buyer’s agent and her clients today, she asks me the following questions [...]

June 7th, 2008 | | 3 comments | Continued