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Curated: Our Look into
Luxury and Lifestyle
Our blog is where we share what we see and most
often love in our field. Crafting stories on architecture, interior design,
travel, art, culture, cars and real estate.
MY BLOGS
Colorful Living in Chicago: Designing Intentional Summer Moments
In the GG Magazine Summer 2025 feature “Colorful Worlds” (“Bunte Welten”), a global aesthetic shift is on full display — bold, unapologetic, and joyfully saturated. From a kaleidoscopic retreat in São Paulo to an Ibiza villa drenched in terracotta and turquoise, the message is clear: color is bac
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Marina City Living: Inside One of the Most Photographed Buildings in the World
Discover the Iconic Marina Towers in Chicago’s River North Long before I moved to Chicago in 1994, I knew Marina City. These twin towers—also known as the “Corn Cob Towers”—are among the most photographed buildings in the world. Their curved balconies and riverside location have made them a symbol
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Chicago Luxury Market Summer 2025: Data-Driven, Selective, and Steady
Chicago Market Update: Summer 2025 As we move into the summer selling season, the Chicago real estate market continues to display resilience and momentum, despite fluctuating rates and inventory constraints. For those navigating the high-end space, there’s a compelling story unfolding beneath the
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2123 N. Bissell Street: Redefining Modern Luxury in Lincoln Park’s Coveted DePaul Neighborhood
In a city where architectural beauty meets historic charm, 2123 N Bissell Street stands in a class of its own—an extraordinary reinvention of luxury living in the heart of Lincoln Park’s prized DePaul enclave. 2123 N. Bissell Street epitomizes the art of modern luxury in Lincoln Park’s coveted DePau
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Numbers Don’t Lie: What the Data Tells Us About the Gold Coast, Streeterville & River North Condo Market
After more than three decades in Chicago, we chose to make this stretch of the city our home, not just our market, but our daily life. From morning walks along the lakefront to the familiar rhythm of rush hour on Michigan Avenue, the area known as the “Near North”—including Streeterville, River Nor
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Lakeview Remains One of Chicago’s Hottest Neighborhoods—Here’s the Proof
Rare space. Prime location. The market knows it. In a city where real estate trends shift block by block, one thing is clear: East Lakeview is still in demand—and moving fast. Case in point? A rare 4-bedroom, 3-bath duplex down at 835 W Roscoe recently hit the market—and quickly went under contract.
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The Seven Stages of a Sale: The Emotional Reality Behind Every Deal
Understanding the Human Side of Real Estate and the Patterns That Define It Ryan Serhant may have brought the "Seven Stages of a Sale" into the spotlight, but anyone who’s been in the business for a while knows—they're not a theory. They're real. They show up in every transaction, in some form or a
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Find Your Brand Sweet Spot: The 3-Circle Funnel That Drives Purpose and Clarity
Beyond the Hustle: Building a Brand That Aligns with Who You Are In a world overloaded with noise, cutting through the clutter starts with focus. I’ve found this simple funnel diagram—three overlapping circles leading to a clear sweet spot—helps bring clarity to what I do and why it matters. What I
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West Loop Real Estate: Where Historic Cool Meets Market Opportunity
West Loop Elevated: From Industrial Roots to Real Estate Demand The West Loop’s transformation is nothing short of epic. Once a gritty industrial core filled with meatpacking plants and warehouses, this neighborhood has seamlessly evolved into one of Chicago’s most dynamic urban escapes. Flecks of
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