Monthly Archives: November 2011

Holidays Special Edition: The Most Awesomest Pumpkin Pie Ever

Posted on November 22, 2011 by markdollardrealty

It’s my mom’s pumpkin pie, of course.  It’s made from scratch.  The legend of mom’s pumpkin pie is known to a lucky few, but I have decided that my humanitarian act for the holiday season will be getting the secret … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Dining, Holidays, Pumpkin Pie, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Bug-Eyed in Bucktown and Wicker Park #4: The Wormhole

Posted on November 17, 2011 by markdollardrealty

Wicker Park arguably has the best neighborhood selection of coffee places in Chicago.  Options abound from the ubiquitous Dunkin’ Donuts/Starbucks (they don’t deserve a spot in this review because plenty has been written about both of these places) to one … Continue reading →

Posted in Bucktown, Chicago, Coffee, DeLorean, Dining, Espresso, Neighborhoods, Silicon Valley, Wicker Park | Leave a comment

It’s Easier to Win a Race When You are the Only One Running It (Great Deals are Found by Going Against the Grain)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by markdollardrealty

Economic theory and academic practice spends a lot of time on the subject of the business cycle and how to smooth it out.  The idea is that there is going to be a natural up and down to the economy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Economics, Investing, Landlord, Mortgages, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Rental | Leave a comment

Bad Puns and Great Buildings: Wicker Park-itecture

Posted on November 3, 2011 by markdollardrealty

One of the great attributes of Wicker Park and Bucktown is the wide range of architecture in both neighborhoods.  This is going to be the first in a line of pictures and descriptions of some interesting buildings that dot the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arts, Bars, Chicago, Neighborhoods, Real Estate, Wicker Park | 2 Comments