Baby it's Cold Outside - Ready for the Chicago Winter to End

Cold? Yep.

It's that time in the Chicago winter when the allure of snow has faded and been replaced by a simmering discontentedness.

As the mercury vacillated in the past several days above and below freezing, finally settling on the negative side of the freezing level, what we have here in Chicago is a mass of rigid streets with icy ruts that have emerged as something akin to rail lines. The problem is, though, that when you are on the wrong side of these "tracks," good luck urging your vehicle over the ridge to gain entry to the rut to head to your destination.

In other words, you may have to leave your car parked where it is and stay at home.

Not a bad idea on such a frigid day. But as soon as I finish this post I will head out the door to my afternoon open house. Fortunately my four wheel drive is nestled in the garage. Unfortunately the alley behind  my garage is coated with about six inches of industrial strength ice. At this point only lava would make headway on such a gathering of frozen molecules. But my fierce determination to keep my commitment and meet and greet those disparate souls who will attend today's open at 2214 West Cullom in Lincoln Square will see me over this specific and literal hump.

Amid these icy climes I was so glad to hear from my friends and clients George and Carrie. They dropped me a line Friday which I include below -

When we were looking to buy a new home, and sell an old one, we were fortunate to meet Tom McCarey. He's a straight shooter whose deep knowledge of the Chicago real estate scene and tireless work on our behalf ensured that we were able to obtain fair value for both properties. His extensive experience, able analysis and visible integrity instantly inspired our confidence. He works hard to understand the needs of his clients, so that he can better represent their interests. He's also a terrific person whose friendship we still appreciate. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needs an outstanding real estate professional on their side.

George and Carrie, Purchased a New Construction SFH in East Village and Sold Lincoln Park Townhome

Nice! Certainly enough to spark warmth on this desperately cold day.

And maybe enough to catalyze an email or phone call from you or someone you know when it's time to buy or sell a home in Chicago.

By the way, feel free to join me at today's open house - I will be there from 2p-4p. The home is a new construction residence just south of Montrose and east of Western. Drive around this area and you will see a bunch of newly built and fully rehabbed homes.

Talk with you soon.