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I know lots of people love their pumpkin spiced lattes and their football and chunky sweaters, but I prefer sunshine and shorts any day. Not only is summer finally here, but this also means 2019 is halfway over. Rather than bemoan the fact that time keeps marching on and on (and on), why not take a look back at the last six months and see how things are shaping up?

"Regardless of how many suburbs there are, each has its own specific flair and flavor. I’m also pretty sure that I’ve had a lovely meal and too many cocktails in most of them. However, when it comes to serving my clients, I don’t mess around."

"The short-term rental industry is booming, which means it’s time for us to find a way to make money off of it, right? As always, that’s why you should go read the cover story. You come to me for the fun stuff, which I am happy to provide."

If you read between the lines, we’re basically telling you how to develop real estate ESP. You’re welcome.

"In case you were wondering why traffic has been so light lately, it’s because all the CPS folks were out for spring break. Well, they’re all back, so enjoy getting stuck behind the wheel again in the morning and middle of the afternoon."

Some brainiac did a study on the desires of luxury buyers in Chicagoland, and what they discovered, I probably could’ve told you already: Folks like nice things.

I know I say every issue is my favorite, but this one is really, truly one of...

I feel like I’ve been blathering on about spring in this column for about three months. I just flipped my clock forward, and I managed to walk to the corner store with only 4 layers, so maybe it’s finally happening?...

We’ve made it back to one of my favorite issues! Chicago Agent magazine may as well just change the name of this issue to The Agent X issue, because you won’t see a top producer who is more tops than...