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A Note From Our Founder

Last time we connected over this newsletter we were just getting started on this unprecedented journey of quarantine. With another month ahead of us, we wanted to reflect on the positives that came from being sheltered in place. I wanted to provide an alternate tone to the recent "COVID-19 themed" newsletters being sent speaking to the affects on the real estate market, the exhausted PPP/SBA funding, or the preventative legal protections as society returns to “normal."

This time is much better spent focusing on what we can do to positively impact our communities, how we can protect those who need it most, and reevaluate timelines for our future goals and aspirations. At this point, quarantine is not easy for anyone. We may as well make the most of it!

For those of us who are fortunate enough to still have work, commute times have become obsolete. For those of us who are fortunate enough to have some extra free time on our hands, it is a great time to dive into your hobbies. Kris has been experimenting to find the perfect wax mix ratio for his candles (in recycled wine bottles) to optimize a slow burn. We are also delighted to have front row seats as Charlie Trotter's old restaurant is rehabbed into luxury condos. We have already begun to notice renovations on this historic property.

For me, its all about appreciating the little things. It now costs less than $30 to fill up the tank in my SUV, there is never any traffic on the 90/94 expressway, and the new compost bin in our porch garden has become an ironic way of keeping track of passing time. This forced reflection on life has encouraged me to think of new initiatives for lasting social impact and how we might best utilize this pause in life we did not ask for. While it is too early to share specifics, stay tuned for more information in next month's newsletter.

Beacon Doughnuts

Speaking of Charlie Trotter, this month's client shout-out is a new business that signed a lease in the alleyway kitchen right next to the iconic restaurant, days before the first stay-at-home order was announced. Thankfully, the business model was already pickup/delivery only.

Beacon Doughnuts, co-founded in 2018 by Andrew Catrambone and his cousin, got its start as a staple in the Wicker Park Farmers Market. After 2 years of weekend gigs, they were ready to set down some roots in a more permanent location. They looking forward to being active members of the Lincoln Park community. They were lucky to find a beautiful location just down the alley next to 810 W Armitage. They offer a wide variety of small-batch artisan doughnuts with lots of vegan options. Their walk up window hours are Thursday through Sunday from 7:30am - 2:00pm or until they are all sold out!

P.S. His Samoa doughnut is the best doughnut I have ever had - go support a local business and afterward come stop by our courtyard for an appropriately distanced chat.

Caring for Your Community

Staying at home is not just about you. It is about flattening the curve so our healthcare workers can better care for their patients in addition to protecting the at-risk individuals in all of our lives.

Supporting Local Businesses

Purchase a gift card from your favorite restaurant for a later date or order carryout. Check directly with the restaurant for their preferred delivery options as many corporate services take a 30% fee.

Keeping in Touch

Call, text, or FaceTime friends and family to see how they are doing. Ask a friend to cook a meal over Zoom. Stream a movie or play video games with your friends at the same time as you on Skype or FaceTime. Drop handmade cards or art in the mail. Join an online book club.

Still an essential business, we will continue to be available to via email or phone. We will do whatever we can to maintain consistency during this uncertain time. It is a buyer's market and we would love to hear about what you might be looking to acquire.

info@coordinateproperties.com
(847) 409-4900

Coordinate Properties is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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