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Market Update | April 2026

• Matt Laricy
• 04/28/26

A Practical Guide To Living In Wilmette

• 04/23/26

Market Update

• Matt Laricy
• 04/22/26

Why La Grange Works For Walkable Suburban Living

• 04/16/26

Market Update | April 2026

• Matt Laricy
• 04/14/26

The social side of things was a big draw. It’s funny, because as a kid I was actually pretty shy. But as I got older, I wanted ...

Comparing Elmhurst To Other Western Suburbs

• 04/9/26

Market Update | April 2026

• Matt Laricy
• 04/6/26

You probably wouldn’t describe me that way, but it’s true.

Strategy For Selling A Luxury Home In Oak Brook

• 04/2/26

What Spring Break Taught Me About This Market

• 03/31/26

I Turned 42 This Week…

• 03/31/26

Why Chicago's Best Operators Keep Expanding to Roscoe Street

• 03/26/26

Why Bucktown's Best New Spots Feel Different From Every Other Chicago Opening

• 03/26/26

First Time Condo Buying In Bucktown And Wicker Park

• 03/24/26

The St. Patrick's Day Crowd

• 03/17/26

What Streeterville Waterfront Living Is Really Like

• 03/12/26

The Daddy Daughter Dance and What It Says About Today's Market

• 03/11/26

Luxury Condo Amenities That Matter In The Gold Coast

• 03/5/26

What Baseball Taught Me About This Market

• 03/3/26

The Super Bowl Is Over. The Market Is Just Getting Started.

• 02/27/26

Living In Lincoln Park Chicago

• 02/26/26

Don't Quit Before the Turn

• 02/22/26

How To Choose A West Loop Loft Or Condo

• 02/19/26

The Tag Doesn't Define the Outcome

• 02/15/26

River North Condo Market Guide For Serious Buyers

• 02/12/26

Same City. Two Worlds.

• Matt Laricy
• 02/1/26

Connecting the Dots: What Q4 Data Is Really Telling Us

• 01/11/26

When I was a sophomore in high school, my history teacher taught us about World War II in a way I’ll never forget.

The Next Five Years Starts Now

• 12/28/25

Growing up, it was supposed to feel special. The night everything reset. The night that mattered more than all the others.

This Time of Year Always Makes Me Think of This

• 12/21/25

Every year around this time, I find myself thinking about a Christmas tradition from when I was a kid.

The Magic of the Walnut Room and Today’s Market

• 12/14/25

People always say kids grow up fast, but you don’t fully understand what that means.

A Holiday Tradition That Mirrors Today’s Market

• 12/7/25

When I was a kid, Christmas season meant one thing in our house: gingerbread.