Did you know... ? March, 2022

Did you know… ? March, 2022

Surprise! I’m talking about the actual raising of Chicago! That kind of uplifting! Back in the plank road days, street level was barely above Lake Michigan itself. And yes, Chicago is built on a lot of swamp land that just kept growing and expanding – in size and population. Needless to say, things were getting […]

Win-Win! Decluttering and supporting excellent programs

Win-Win! Decluttering and supporting excellent programs

It’s that time of year again – decluttering! And, because I just couldn’t get a single video to cover it all, I’m complimenting this week’s feature video as a full article. (Folks like Marie Kondo make a career out of this stuff, after all, and has even turned it into a business empire!) When people […]

Rented! $925/mo 1BR/1BA in Irving Park by Blue Line! Spacious, vintage, sunny! Hardwoods, laundry, more!

Rented! $925/mo 1BR/1BA in Irving Park by Blue Line! Spacious, vintage, sunny! Hardwoods, laundry, more!

IRVING PARK: 4037-1/2 N Central Park, 2nd floor – Central Park Ave and Belle Plaine, 1BR/1BA: Ideal transportation location on a residential, tree-lined street! This apartment features hardwood floors, ample closet space, cozy kitchen with table space and white appliances (refrigerator, stove), plus coin-operated laundry onsite. Near several restaurants, shops, and cafes, the Irving Park, […]

Rented over asking! $1,425/mo 2BR/1BA Vintage in Bucktown! Near Blue Line, hardwoods, laundry, more!

Rented over asking! $1,425/mo 2BR/1BA Vintage in Bucktown! Near Blue Line, hardwoods, laundry, more!

BUCKTOWN: 2101 N Leavitt, 3rd, Leavitt and Charleston, sunny and totally vintage on a wide, residential, tree-lined street! Features hardwood floors and original trim, eat-in kitchen with refrigerator, stove, built-in hutch and pantry, coin-operated laundry in the building, and near Holstein Park, the Damen Blue Line, Western, Damen, North Ave and Armitage bus routes, plus […]

Rented! $900/mo 1BR/1BA in Irving Park by Blue Line! Hardwoods, laundry, more!

Rented! $900/mo 1BR/1BA in Irving Park by Blue Line! Hardwoods, laundry, more!

IRVING PARK: 4037 N Central Park #1B – Central Park Ave and Belle Plaine, 1BR/1BA, 1st floor: Ideal transportation location on a residential, tree-lined street! This apartment features hardwood floors, ample closet space, cozy kitchen with table space and white appliances (refrigerator, stove), plus coin-operated laundry onsite. Near several restaurants, shops, and cafes, the Irving […]

Rented! $1450/mo 2BR/1BA in Bucktown by the Blue Line! Vintage w/eat-in kitchen, pantry, built-in hutch, enclosed porch, hardwoods, patio, more!

Rented! $1450/mo 2BR/1BA in Bucktown by the Blue Line! Vintage w/eat-in kitchen, pantry, built-in hutch, enclosed porch, hardwoods, patio, more!

BUCKTOWN: 2233 W Charleston, 1st Floor, Charleston and Leavitt, sunny and totally vintage on a wide, residential, tree-lined street! Features hardwood floors and original trim, eat-in kitchen with refrigerator, stove, built-in hutch, and pantry, enclosed porch, and bath with clawfoot tub, and near Holstein Park, the Damen Blue Line, Western, Damen, Fullerton and Armitage bus […]

Rented! $1400/mo 2BR/1BA in Bucktown by Wicker Park! Eat-in kitchen w/built-in hutch and pantry, hardwoods, claw foot soaker tub, laundry, more!

Rented! $1400/mo 2BR/1BA in Bucktown by Wicker Park! Eat-in kitchen w/built-in hutch and pantry, hardwoods, claw foot soaker tub, laundry, more!

BUCKTOWN: 2101 N Leavitt, 1st Floor, Leavitt and Charleston, sunny and totally vintage on a wide, residential, tree-lined street! Features hardwood floors and original trim, eat-in kitchen with refrigerator, stove, built-in hutch, and pantry, classic bathroom with claw foot soaker tub, coin-operated laundry in the building, and near Holstein Park, the Damen Blue Line, Western, […]

Rented! $1100/mo Updated greystone right on the boulevard with Humboldt Park view! Eat-in kitchen, hardwoods, ample closet space, laundry, more!

Rented! $1100/mo Updated greystone right on the boulevard with Humboldt Park view! Eat-in kitchen, hardwoods, ample closet space, laundry, more!

HUMBOLDT PARK: 3133 W Augusta 2F, On Augusta Blvd between Kedzie and Humboldt Blvd, 2nd floor, 1bed+office/1bath: Greystone building with a view of the park! Eat-in kitchen with white appliances (stove, refrigerator), hardwood floors, central air, queen-sized bedroom, large office can be used as second bedroom, very large bathroom and walk-in closet. Communal cement patio […]

Rented! $1,300/mo 2BR/1BA Top floor in Logan Square! Condo quality! Stainless steel, dishwasher, microwave, granite counters, exposed brick, hardwoods, in-unit laundry, more!

Rented! $1,300/mo 2BR/1BA Top floor in Logan Square! Condo quality! Stainless steel, dishwasher, microwave, granite counters, exposed brick, hardwoods, in-unit laundry, more!

LOGAN SQUARE: 1946 N Kimball 3rd, Kimball and Armitage, third/top floor end unit, 2BR/1BA with hardwood floors, galley kitchen with stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave) plus granite counters and breakfast bar, in-unit laundry, exposed brick, and central air. Just a quick ride to the Blue Line, right at both the Armitage and Kimball […]

Did you know... ? February, 2022

Did you know… ? February, 2022

Surprise! I’m talking about Chicago’s fascinating history with tied houses, which, interestingly enough, is partly responsible for Prohibition! We all know various stories about gangsters from a hundred years ago, many romanticized, but what led up to it isn’t as often discussed. I feel it’s important to examine the whys when it comes to history […]