July 2007 - Posts
SOME COOL TECH PRODUCTS, FROM A GUY THAT OWNS NEARLY ALL OF THEM! Love those gadgets! The only thing I don't like about gadgets is that I don't have enough pockets to keep them with me at all times. Last week at a party I won a $25 gift certificate
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Good Morning, Everyone! Hope you had a great weekend! If you're a fan of The Chicago Cubs , it was indeed a very good weekend for you! Here's our Chicago Real Estate Stats Pack for Monday Morning, July 30th, 2007. SINGLE FAMILY, CONDOS, AND SMALL
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Rogers Park, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on # 2A-1660 W. Farwell Avenue, a 925 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Vintage Rehab 2BR Condo!". Now MLS® #06564477 $199,900 - Call for Details on Garage Parking! Value + Great Space!.
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HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND CHICAGO THIS WEEKEND! ARRRRGH! Can you believe it - it's the last weekend in July already!! Boy, whoever said, "Time flies when you're having fun" knew what they were talking about. This
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A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS BLOG, FROM A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FAN! The town of Bourbonnais is alive and energetic as the Chicago Bears open yet another training camp to what has been a highly anticipated season for our NFC Champion Bears. The obvious question
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July 2007 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Maine South High School Area, Park Ridge - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1271 N Northwest Highway
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New Trier High School Area, Wilmette - Announcing a price reduction on 1121 Virginia Lane, a 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch "All Brick Construction". Now $629,500! ROOM + VALUE! MLS® #06572501 Property information
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THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! I bet you didn't think I knew what the word "conundrum" means! I would imagine most humans don't know what the word means - but most
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HERE'S A TASTY SUMMERTIME RECIPE FROM IWONA! CHILI CON CARNE Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp corn oil 1 lb 2 oz/500 g fresh ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 green
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HERE ARE A FEW SCRUMPTIOUS, EASY-TO-PREPARE RECIPES FROM KATHY! Yes, it’s hot. Yes, you are super busy. Your Mom’s slow cooker is a good way to have a home-cooked meal, with a minimum of effort during the week. BBQ Beef Sandwiches Place a
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THIS WEEK'S NOT-SO-TECH BLOG, FROM MARC! Forever Postage Stamps? Granted, buying stamps isn’t the most technological of topics. The debate over Flag Stamps vs. Butterfly Stamps Ian’t exactly “I’m a Mac, I’m a PC”.
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Good Morning, Everyone! Unseasonably cool weather in mid-July is always welcome here in Chicago - even though hot, steamy weather is predicted for the coming week. Hope you had a relaxing - and cool - weekend! Here's our Chicago Real Estate Stats
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A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS BLOG, FROM A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FAN! The Dog Days of summer are quickly approaching , and the only thing hotter is the Chicago Cubs . The Cubs have won 7 of 9 since the All-Star Game and 19 of their last 25 games making them the
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HERE'S "WHAT'S HAPPENING!" IN CHICAGO THIS SUMMER - FOR YOU AND YOUR PET! Whatever you do after reading this Blog, please don't tell Lil' Buddy Holly Moss that he's a dog! He actually believes he's human!! Whenever Dean
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THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! My Booking Agent suggested I take a more formal photo for publicity purposes. Here I am with my kerchief and tags - bling, bling! If you're anything
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HERE'S A TASTY SUMMER SIDE DISH FROM IWONA! Recipe Summary Difficulty: Medium Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 3 cups water 1 tbsp cornstarch 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 6
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HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT MID-SUMMER GARDENING TIPS, FROM KATHY! We've talked before about the correct way to water your lawn. One inch water per week Is sufficient for most lawns and gardens. Water in the early morning, if at all possible. If you must
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TIPS ON USING TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE! My Laptop Battery is dead. Dead! You're probably thinking by now that I'm a techno boob, right? Crippled by my McAfee software, having my flash card erased at the airport, etc. It's not been a happy
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Good Morning, Everyone! Here in Chicago, the talk is Baseball - the White Sox are Cold, while the Cubs are Red Hot! World Series on the North Side this year? Don't get your hopes up! Not quite yet, anyway! Here's our Chicago Real Estate Stats
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A TRUE CHICAO SPORTS BLOG, FROM A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FAN! Well, here we go again Cubs Fans! Mark Cuban has submitted his application for ownership to Major League Baseball. It instantly brings speculation that Cuban will purchase the Chicago Cubs from
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HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND CHICAGO THIS WEEKEND! There are several exciting street festivals happening this weekend in our great city. One is the 14th Annual Rock Around the Block at Lincoln Avenue & Addison Street (3600 N Lincoln
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THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Woof! And I mean WOOF! My new found publicity as the Chicago's Most Famous Dog Blogger - at least the only Blogging Dog Licensed to Sell Real Estate
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• 2 bath, 4 bdrm apartment - MLS® $469,500 - BEAUTIFUL BRICK 2-FLAT! Maine South High School Area, Park Ridge - Great location, and value-price on this roomy, classic Brick Two-Flat - top Maine South High School District - convenient Park Ridge!
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HERE'S A GREAT CAJUN RECIPE FROM IWONA! Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: 5 pieces shrimp 2 eggs 2 tomatoes 1/2 cup lettuce 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Salt and pepper 1 piece French bread
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Albany Park, Chicago - Announcing a price reduction on 3W-4716 N. Bernard Street, a 850 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Gut Rehab 2BR Condo!". Now Only $164.500! MLS® #06503684 - Value-Priced Rehab 2BR!. Property information
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TOO HOT TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME IN THE KITCHEN? TRY THESE COOL SIDE DISHES, FROM KATHY! Roasted New Potatoes If potatoes are large, quarter them. Smaller ones can be cut in half. Use two pounds red or white new potatoes, leave the skin on. Toss them with
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A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS BLOG, FROM A TRUE CHICAGO SPORTS FAN! I'm back from vacation, andI feel very rested now, folks! I'm ready for the Second Half of the Baseball Season for both the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. Here are my mid-year
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• 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch - MLS® #06579692 $349,500 - 3 BR / 2 BA BRICK RANCH! Norridge, Illinois - This Spacious, Conveniently-Located 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Brick Ranch is on a Quiet Street in nearby Norridge! Newer Eat-In Kitchen with Maple Cabinets,
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TIPS ON USING TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE, FROM A USER-FRIENDLY GUY! Everybody knows Google is the most awesome thing ever. Seriously - Ever! But knowing how awesome Google is is only half of KNOWING how awesome Google is. First things first. One that
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Good Morning, Everyone! Man, was it HOT in Chicago this weekend - Temperature in the 90's, and Heat Discomfort Index well over 100! Even our dogs didn't want to venture out - during these Dog Days of Summer! Here's our Chicago Real Estate
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John Mills School, Elmwood Park - Announcing a price reduction on IL-2945 N 76th Court, a 1 bath, 4 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Roomy!". Now $297,500! MLS® #06415736. Property information
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HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND CHICAGO THIS WEEKEND! What do you know! We got the Fourth of July firework displays off without a hitch, or a drop of rain. What a great day! I hope you enjoyed the day as well. Well, it looks as if though
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THE CHICAGO REAL ESTATE MARKET, AND OTHER THINGS CHICAGO, FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A LITTLE WHITE DOG! Here I am in my Upstairs Office - my laptop is rebooting! Woof! Hope you all enjoyed the Fourth of July! I had a great time watching the neighbor human
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Two Story Georgian Style Home • 1 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Georgian Style" - MLS® $339,500 - A Must See! Dunning, Chicago - Beautiful Three Bedroom Brick Georgian-Style Home on quiet, tree-lined street – Chicago’s Far Northwest
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TIPS ON USING TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE, FROM A USER-FRIENDLY GUY! I Need A Vacation! Seriously! I am in desperate need of some R&R. I've got my folks place in Florida available to me. A friend just moved to California and is beckoning me for
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HERE'S A SCRUMPTUOUS SUMMER RECIPE, FROM IWONA! Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 30 minutes Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar ˝ teaspoon garlic
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HINTS AND TIPS FOR HOME & GARDEN! During the summer many of our six-legged friends just love to come in and take up residence in our homes. They love to come in whether it's dry or wet out. When its dry out they're looking for water and food.
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Cul de Sac Location! • 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch "All Brick Construction" - MLS® #06572501 $649,500 - ROOM + VALUE! New Trier High School District, Wilmette - Secluded Cul de Sac Location, Top New Trier/Avoca Schools (School District 37
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Niles, Illinois - Announcing a price reduction on 8047 N Ottawa Avenue , a 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch "Roomy - Big Yard, Side Drive!". Now $389,500 MLS® #06546268 - Value Priced Updated Home - Maine South High School District! Property informatio
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Good Morning, Everyone! Isn't it hard to believe 2007 is one-half over? Wow, time flies - when you're getting older! Here's our Chicago Real Estate Stats Pack for Monday Morning, July 2nd, 2007. SINGLE FAMILY, CONDOS, AND SMALL MULTI-UNIT
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Roomy 2BR/2BA - Steps to Lake! • 1,328 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Corner Unit Condo - Lake/City Views!" - MLS® #06568597 $249,500 - Value on the Lake! Edgewater, Chicago - Looking for a 2 Bedroom/2 Bath with Breathtaking City
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