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Crib Chatter Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

It’s that time of the year again where we pause to give thanks. But given that the “s” word is being bandied about (shhh…snow) and how some of you get somewhat bored waiting for your turkey dinner to be served (you know who you are), I decided that this year I will be posting on Thanksgiving. I will also […]

Open Discussion: How Much Should You Tip Building Staff During the Holidays?

Since the topic of what to tip building staff has come up more than once, this might be a good time to discuss it. There are many different questions about what to tip for the holidays. Here are just a few: If you are simply a renter, do you need to tip? I have heard […]

Property Tax Bills Are Out: Please Discuss

By popular demand, this is an open forum to discuss the recent property tax bills. Is there outrage or relief? Those of us renting have no skin in this game, but we’ll gladly follow along in the discussion. Please try and keep it civil.

Crib Chatter Going on Vacation Next Week

Crib Chatter will be on vacation next week so there will be limited postings however there will be something new every day. Be sure to check in. However, I will be slow to respond to all of your e-mail questions so please have patience. As always, thanks to everyone for the tips on the interesting […]

Fall is the Time for Neighborhood House Tours

There are several home tours coming up in respective neighborhoods. It’s a great way to check out a neighborhood and see some great homes at the same time. We’ve already missed Logan Square and Old Irving Park. But here are a few others: Edgewater Historical Society 22nd Annual Home Tour Sunday- Sep 19 12 noon- […]

Sorry: Having Technical Problems

Sorry about there being no posts today. I’m having technical problems (again.) Posts could be spotty the rest of the week but let’s keep our fingers crossed. I knew all of you would just talk amongst yourselves. Thank you for keeping the discussion respectful until we have some new properties to talk about. Thanks for […]

Congrats to the Blackhawks: Stanley Cup Champions!

They did it! Blackhawks are the Stanley Cup Champions. Whoo-hoo! Due to Game 6 and the Blackhawk championship celebrations- I will be posting new updates on some properties we have chattered about before. Also, I will be traveling over the weekend and may not have good internet access. So Monday, you could also see some […]

Check It Out: Crib Chatter in the Chicago Tribune

There is finally a link to the Chicago Tribune’s article about Crib Chatter from the Memorial Day Weekend real estate section (for those of you- like me- who couldn’t find the print version). All you “regular” commenters should know that more people are now checking into your chatter here so please be on your best behavior. (ha!  […]

Holiday Schedule for Memorial Day Weekend

Given that most of you are getting the heck out of town and/or barbecuing and going to parades all weekend, there will only be two posts today. Additionally, because I’m going out of town and won’t be back until late on Monday and will subsequently be watching the Blackhawks on Monday night (go Hawks!)- there […]

Crib Chatter Schedule Update

I’m not feeling well so there will only be two new properties today. Sorry!  I don’t know what I have but hopefully it goes away quickly so I can be back at 100% by Wednesday. Thanks- Sabrina