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Residential Real Estate Broker at Compass The show highlights the lifestyle, culture, people, and real estate that make Chicago a great place to live and work.

I am a full-time Residential Real Estate Broker and so excited to have been selected as a host of the Emmy-nominated TV show The American Dream, which is syndicated on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Amazon Prime Video, and Fox Cable. I have been recognized as a Top Producing Chicago Residential Real Estate Agent, receiving awards in 2024 and 2019 from the Chicago Association of Realtors, reflecting my dedication to buyers, sellers, and investors. If you would like your home, local business, or charity featured on an upcoming episode of The American Dream, please reach out to me! Before real estate, I owned Pilates studios for 21 years and truly believe Joe Pilates is a genius. As a business owner, I understand the importance of investing wisely, building equity, and the pride of homeownership. The philosophy I had in my Pilates studios is the same approach I bring to real estate: empowerment, knowledge, and education. I provide clients with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to make informed decisions when buying or selling. I ensure my clients understand the entire process—from contracts to negotiations to closing—while educating them with current market stats and reports. My five-star reviews reflect my work ethic, integrity, and commitment to my clients. I love Chicago and take advantage of everything the city has to offer. You'll find me biking every chance I get (except during showings!), practicing Pilates, yoga, and meditation, and training in Shotokan karate at the Japanese Karate Association-Chicago.

10/23/2026

**🏡 Real Estate Market Update: Home Prices Reach a Nine-Week High!**

The latest numbers from Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) reveal an interesting development in our regional housing market.

The median residential sales price reached $360,000 last week — its highest level in nine weeks!

Here's what stands out:

📊 $360,000 — Median sales price

📈 +7% — Increase from the previous week

📈 +9% — Increase compared with the same period last year

Despite the challenges facing today's housing market, these figures show that prices remain elevated across MRED's marketplace.

Of course, every Chicago neighborhood has its own story. What's happening in Lincoln Square may look quite different from Edgewater, Rogers Park, or Lakeview.

Whether you're considering buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on your home's value, understanding your local market is more important than ever.

Curious about what's happening in your neighborhood? I'm always happy to share the latest numbers.

Source: MRED Weekly Market Snapshot | October 19, 2026

Patrick O'Brien | Compass
Chicago Real Estate Broker
patrickobrienrealtor.com
(773) 612-2352

10/23/2026

Something New Is Coming to Lincoln Square!

Another exciting development is moving forward on Chicago's North Side.

Chicago's City Council has officially approved a five-story residential and retail building at **2648 W. Lawrence Avenue**, at the corner of Washtenaw.

The project will bring 37 new residences, approximately 2,900 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and a contemporary, fully electric design to this stretch of Lawrence Avenue.

Completion is currently anticipated for late 2028.

I always enjoy following developments like this, particularly in neighborhoods such as Lincoln Square, where new construction becomes part of an already vibrant and established community.

What do you think of the design? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Rendering: Red Architects
Source: Chicago YIMBY

Patrick O'Brien | Compass
patrickobrienrealtor.com

10/15/2026

Throwback Thursday | Rome, Italy 🇮🇹

An afternoon at the magnificent Galleria Borghese, where art, architecture, and mythology come together in extraordinary ways.

From the breathtaking sculptures of Gian Lorenzo Bernini to the dramatic paintings of Caravaggio, every room offers something remarkable.

What has always fascinated me about sculpture is its ability to convey movement, emotion, and the human experience through something as seemingly immovable as marble.

And then there are the ceilings, the frescoes, the architecture. The museum itself is a work of art.

Rome never ceases to inspire.

10/15/2026

Princess Diana, 1984.

There is something almost sculptural about this photograph. The folds of her dress, the graceful movement, the downward gaze. She could have stepped out of a Roman marble sculpture.

A fleeting moment that feels timeless.

Photography: Getty Images

10/15/2026

A beautiful discovery at Chicago’s West Ridge Nature Park.

These delicate, fan-shaped mushrooms growing from a fallen tree appear to be a type of shelf fungus, possibly Chicken of the Woods.

Fungi play an essential role in the forest ecosystem, breaking down decaying wood and returning nutrients to the soil.

A lovely reminder that even in the process of decay, nature creates something extraordinary.

10/14/2026

There is something quietly powerful about allowing ourselves to be seen as we are.

We spend so much of our lives trying to appear composed, capable, and in control. But perhaps our imperfections, our vulnerabilities, and even our struggles are what make us most human.

Not everything needs to be fixed. Not every crack needs to be hidden.

Sometimes, simply being ourselves is enough.

10/14/2026

One of the many reasons I love Chicago.

I took these photographs today from Montrose Harbor, looking south toward Chicago's magnificent skyline.

Between the incredible clouds, the sunlight dancing across Lake Michigan, and a lone sailboat making its way across the water, it was one of those moments that reminds me just how beautiful this city can be.

We're fortunate to have such an extraordinary lakefront right in our backyard.

📍 Montrose Harbor, Chicago

10/14/2026

The Eagles of Uptown | Chicago, 1939

Standing guard along Broadway for generations, these magnificent granite eagles are among Uptown’s overlooked architectural treasures.

Flanking the entrance of the historic Uptown Post Office at 4850 N. Broadway, the sculptures are part of a striking Art Deco-era building completed in 1939 during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal.

The eagles have been attributed in historical architectural guides to Croatian-born Chicago sculptor Paul K. Kufrin, although the Smithsonian’s official inventory lists their creator as unknown.

The building itself was designed under the architectural direction of Howard Lovewell Cheney and is part of the landmark Uptown Square Historic District.

And there’s more history inside: original New Deal-era ceramic murals celebrating Chicago’s Carl Sandburg and Louis Sullivan.

Sometimes the most remarkable pieces of Chicago’s architectural history are hiding in plain sight.

📍 Uptown Post Office | 4850 N. Broadway, Chicago

📷 Photos: Patrick O’Brien

10/13/2026

**Are there still starter homes available for under $400,000?**

It's a question worth asking as affordability continues to challenge many prospective buyers.

Realtor.com recently featured five homes across the country priced below $400,000, including a three-bedroom brick home in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood, listed in the article for $309,000.

One of the things I appreciate about Chicago real estate is the variety of housing options across our neighborhoods.

From vintage condominiums on the North Side to brick bungalows and single-family homes in other parts of the city, buyers have choices—but finding the right property requires understanding location, condition, financing, and the overall cost of ownership.

For first-time buyers, broadening the search geographically can sometimes make a meaningful difference.

10/13/2026

**Nearly 43% of homes listed nationally have experienced a price reduction.**

That's one of the more interesting findings from Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen's latest housing market report.

As the fall market cools, sellers in many parts of the country are adjusting their asking prices to attract buyers.

But Chicago is a different story.

Our housing market continues to experience relatively limited inventory, and conditions can vary significantly from one neighborhood to another.

For buyers, a price reduction may present an opportunity. For sellers, it's a reminder that pricing a property correctly from the beginning is essential.

And here in Chicago, particularly with condominiums, buyers are evaluating more than the asking price. Monthly assessments, association reserves, upcoming capital improvements, and overall affordability all matter.

**The takeaway?** National trends are worth watching, but real estate decisions should always be informed by local conditions.

Source: Compass Economics & Research | October 2026

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Chicago, IL
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http://www.patrickobrienrealtor.com/

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