First memory of Chicago?

 

My dad and I took a trip down to Chicago from Wisconsin when I was 12. It was magical. My dads girlfriend had an east facing view from 111 E Chestnut and we watched the fireworks from her window. That was the moment I knew CHICAGO would be in the cards for me. 

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How long have you been in Real Estate?

 

Since 2009, so going on 10 years. I studied Real Estate Finance in school. 

 

What's your favorite part about what you do?

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Everything. It’s seriously a lifestyle. I literally wouldn’t be able to have any other career. 

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What do you love most about Chicago?

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The people. Chicago gets really down to earth people who are just amazingly talented, yet it’s a total Midwest mentality. 

 

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What are your interests outside of work?

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Wow, a lot. Working out is my life; I swim, workout at EBC, horseback ride, go to Barry’s and play volleyball. Charity; I’m on a couple non for profit boards and love donating time to volunteer. Culture; I’m obsessed with dance and theater. We have some amazing talent here in Chicago. 

 

 

Favorite exercise to get beach body ready?

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Bicep curls (suns out guns out)

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Favorite Chicago pizza place?

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Sarpinos 

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Favorite first date spot?

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Cite for a night cap. 

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First thing you would buy if you won the lottery (I'm talking Mega Millions here)

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A horse ranch in Montana or Wyoming 

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The bar is closing, where are you going for late night food?

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Bijons on state and Erie. 

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Real estate horror story?

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Gosh, I’ve had a bunch. But I always hate walking in on people naked. No bueno! 

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Favorite building?

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I think the nicest building is the Palm Olive building. 

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Celebrity crush?

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Like me, it’s always evolving. 

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Righty or lefty?

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Right 

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Salty or sweet?

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Salty

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Zoo Lights or Christkindlmarket?

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Never been to either shockingly enough. 

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Cubs or Sox?

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Cubs

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Favorite neighborhood?

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I’m partial to river north because that’s my home. However, I’m obsessed with Ravenswood Manor. 

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Ketchup on a hotdog - yes or no?

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Yes and mustard

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Alma mater:

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UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago)

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Favorite sport to play?

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Swimming! I’m actually in Paris for a week now competing at the 2018 Gay Games. 

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A funny or embarrassing story:

 

There are too many. Hit me up for a coffee or a cocktail to hear them!