Hey, all you data nerds! Welcome to your favorite issue of the year. Take a look at the cover story and dive head first into all those little numbers, facts and figures that you dream about every night. I’m

It’s time for another mortgage issue! Unless you are new here, you have a pretty good idea what this issue is about. And if you are new here, welcome. If you’re looking for gossip, you’ve come to the right

It should come as no surprise that I’m not a big fan of following the rules. That’s why I own a private island. The only rules I have to follow there are the ones that I make up for

No one can actually predict the future, aside from my Aunt Trudy, of course. I’m sure everyone has an aunt like Trudy who can read tea leaves and tarot cards and tell you somewhat accurately what the future may

Not all agents are as likable as me, so when you run into some that aren’t as appealing, the true test of your abilities is to still play nice. If you think this business is just about buying and

Dear, sweet, darling readers. I know that you’re loyal, and you read this column religiously. One day, I may create a quiz to see who really knows me best. Oh sure, there are parts of my life you don’t

As you may have guessed by now, I have many things to say about every subject. But when it comes to politics, mum’s the word. Not everyone agrees with this philosophy, but then again, not everyone has gotten arrested

I’ve been waiting for an issue like this. The whole point of the cover story is to brag about yourself, which is something I’m really good at. I can sell salt to a slug, so selling something as great

Alright geeks, your issue has arrived once again. Twice a year, we roll out all that nerdy tech stuff, because we know it makes some of you drool. For those of you who aren’t as interested, grab a local

Labor Day has passed us by, so put those white pants away for the season and whip out the fall gear. While you’re at it, call up your favorite lenders and take them out for a drink. Or invite

Just like every year, summer zoomed by in a blur of cocktails, sunshine, rooftops and beer gardens. It’s no mistake that half of my summer descriptions revolve around adult beverages. But alas, those magical three short months of blissful

I think I’ve made it pretty clear in this column that I’m not only a veteran agent, but I’m an expert at most things. Not to toot my own horn or anything, it’s just the facts (toot toot). And,

With the temperatures skyrocketing and the humidity doing a real number on my hair, all Chicago neighborhoods are actually pretty hot right now. Thank you, thank you, I’ll be here every issue. In all seriousness, it’s amazing to me

I know I say this about a lot of issues, but Who’s Who really is one of my absolutely faves. And it’s not just because I’ve been featured a few times, though that doesn’t hurt. It’s fun seeing all

So this is a fun issue, isn’t it, guys? I love it when my CA pals come up with something new to talk about, and buying franchises is something I know a lot about. First, there was that Forever

Way back when I started out in this business, before most of you were even born, I focused on a little niche to help grow my business. Since I always aim high, of course that niche was the luxury