Learn about its history here!
Surprise! I’m talking about the brick that comes from the Chicago River! It’s got an interesting history and that wabi sabi appeal that has people clamoring for it worldwide!
Yes, yes, you thought I was talking about how Chicago has been dying the river green since the 60’s. Well actually, it’s two plumber families who do it, and the formula is top secret (which they swear is non-toxic). But what I wanted to do was divert from the sadness of the parades cancelling this year and highlight the brick that comes from the river’s clay! Or, at least it used to, anyway.
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PSA: Please wash your hands! I even did a video on it.
Bonus: Not feeling well? Check out my Ultimate Hot Toddy recipe!
Did you know I do residential sales and leasing, and I can help you find a great home, investment property, buyer, or tenant? My current listings are on my website! And if I can’t help you personally, did you know I can refer you to a fellow REALTOR® anywhere across the country? If you have a real estate-related question, I make it my mission to get it answered!
Here’s another piece of trivia:
The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations started in Chicago over 175 years ago- not as a fun event, but for when the Irish immigrants were fighting discrimination.
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*** Also! As of now, it’s still on! ***
Just as a friendly reminder, next month on April 5th at 1pm at my office’s classroom in Lincoln Park, I’ll be hosting an event to help the WINGS Program. You can see the flyer at this link:
http://www.loridake.com/WINGSflyer.pdf
SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, April 5th, 2020: 1pm
Kale Realty: 2447 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
Drop N’ Swap to support WINGS Program
Bring a bag to donate, swap for a few new treasures!
EVENT LINK HERE! https://www.facebook.com/events/3121360558088171/
This is an opportunity for you to help stop domestic violence locally, and you get something back! WINGS is a reputable program that helps women and their children with housing, relocation, counseling, and so much more. A big source of where their funding comes from is through their resale shops. (I’f you haven’t been to one, OMG you absolutely must! NICE stuff!) The event I’m hosting is a Drop N’ Swap: If you bring in at least 5 items, you can choose up to 3 to take home with you, and WINGS gets the rest. The items can be clothes (for women, men, and children), household goods, jewelry, and so much more! The flyer
Wouldn’t this be a great way to get back into being social again? Please pass the word around, and I look forward to seeing you there.
Did you know about my exclusive rental listings? Check them out here!
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(Please note: These days, the Illinois rules are no access while a unit is occupied. Where permitted, updated photos and video walkthroughs are available on vacant units. No in-person showings at this time.)
And now you’ll know even more interesting info from my neighborhood snapshot below! Check out and compare some of these facts and figures below from areas I know well, harvested from MRED (Midwest Real Estate Data) on March 13th, 2020. With 77 official neighborhoods in Chicago, plus dozens, if not hundreds, of surrounding suburbs (depending on who you ask), there’s a whole lot more info readily available.
In you have any questions on the information provided below, or you would like to learn about an another area, city or suburbs, please give me a call! 773-697-4474
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Data harvested from MRED on March 13th, 2020
Thanks again for reading! Take care of yourselves, and check in on your neighbors- especially the elderly and those with disabilities. If you’re under quarantine and need help with getting by, even if it’s just to have someone to talk to, let me know. I’ll find a way to help.
And please remember, I always have time for you and your referrals!
www.LoriDake.com
P: (773) 697-4474
F: (773) 717-5500
E: LDake@KaleRealty.com
Your referral is my greatest compliment!
Kale Realty
2447 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
www.KaleRealty.com
(312) 939-5253