by ChicagoAF | Apr 25, 2023 | Business Spotlight, ChicagoAF
Throughout man’s history, wars have been fought over bread. After going to Aya Pastry out in West Town, I could see why. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with master pastry chef and business owner Aya Fukai and this felt special for a couple of reasons. For...
by ChicagoAF | Feb 13, 2023 | Business Spotlight, ChicagoAF
Love is a strange and beautiful thing – and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner – what better way to celebrate than with something strange and beautiful from Andersonville’s legendary Woolly Mammoth. From unique taxidermy and meticulously preserved specimens,...
by ChicagoAF | Jan 11, 2023 | ChicagoAF, Real Estate Information
The scorching hot market seen these past couple years is finally showing signs of slowing down as the interest rate hikes enacted by the Federal Reserve bare their consequence. The biggest question I’m seeing from buyers today is whether they should wait for a...
by ChicagoAF | Dec 12, 2022 | Business Spotlight, ChicagoAF
With the holidays coming up, allow me to share what I consider to be one of the best holiday gifts you can give someone: a house plant! If the last few years have taught us anything, is that the small additions to a home can make a big impact on your quality of life....
by Steven Kowalski | Nov 1, 2022 | Business Spotlight, ChicagoAF
Located at the corner of Randolph and Peoria in the West Loop, JP Graziano represents the old Chicago way of doing things: Show up, work hard, and provide a quality product. For nearly 100 years, that simple formula has paved the way for fourth-generation owner Jim...
by Steven Kowalski | Sep 13, 2022 | ChicagoAF, Market Update, Real Estate News
Homes across Old Irving Park are selling faster and for top dollar as we exit the summer market of 2022. With rates going up and the market cooling, however, we are seeing a slight uptick in inventory. That combined with the fact that there are less buyers in the pool...
