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Residential Real Estate Broker and Photography Enthusiast

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25/05/2026

Thinking of family, friends, and loved ones who served and are still serving around the world. Happy Memorial Day.

29/03/2026

Recently Sold in River North!

02/02/2026

Enjoy the ease of living in this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, corner situated condo located in the heart of River North. Dual exposure floor-to-ceiling wrap around windows fill the space with natural light and sweeping city views. The open-concept living and dining area is perfect for entertaining, complemented by hardwood floors and a private balcony. The spacious kitchen boasts sleek cabinetry, granite countertops, and new stainless steel appliances. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with a double vanity and soaking tub. Enjoy full-service amenities such as a fitness center, 24-hour door staff, and a rooftop deck, all just steps from the riverwalk, fine dining, shopping, and public transportation. At an additional price - enjoy premium tandem parking for 2 cars located on the lowest garage level, providing effortless in-and-out access. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity!

01/01/2026

Many thanks and appreciation for this past year, good health, family and friends. Happy 2026!

07/11/2025

I often get asked about mortgage rates. Are they ever going to come back down to pre-pandemic levels? The good news is that the last few months have brought lower rates overall, leading to an increase in homebuyers entering the market. This week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22%. On a median-priced home, this could allow a homebuyer to save thousands annually compared to earlier this year, which means that affordability is slowly improving.

Will mortgage rates ever get back to pre-pandemic levels? That’s hard to say. Those were historically low rates.

Let’s take a look at what mortgage rates looked like historically. In these slides we see 30-yr and 15-yr rates going back 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 10Y, and 54Y on the last slide (all the way back to 1971). It’s true that rates are higher now than what most of us are used to these days, but if we look back 20, 30, or 40 years, rates have been considerably higher, especially in the 80s! By comparison - today’s rates don’t look so bad!

Another question I’ve been asked many times: will an impending recession impact mortgage rates? Note the grey vertical lines on these graphs, indicating recessions, which sometimes correlate to higher mortgage rates, but certainly not always. So, the answer is no. There are many factors that affect mortgage rates; and a recession alone does not necessarily mean that mortgage rates will increase.

If you’d like to know more I am always here to help, and I’d be happy to put you in touch with an experienced lender who can answer all of your questions.

Have a great weekend!

Information sourced from FreddieMac.com

31/10/2025

Just Listed! - Open House -
It’s time to set your clocks back — and set your sights on new opportunities. Come join me tomorrow to bask in the afternoon sunlight before daylight savings time ends. I will be hosting an open house for this stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, corner situated condo in River North. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light, offering sweeping city views that you can enjoy while sipping warm apple cider from a private balcony, or next to a cozy fireplace on the couch. Message me to learn more. I hope to see you there!

29/09/2025

Fall events in a town near you. 🍂

22/09/2025

The first day of fall is here! Today is the last day of summer, bringing us into the autumnal equinox for 2025, after which the days will become shorter, sadly. On the upside - get ready for fall festivities and enjoy the vibrant and colorful seasonal change - one of my favorite times of year! 🍁🍂🎃

14/04/2025

Working with people is the best part of my job. Whether we’re looking for your dream home, listing your property, or making your next investment a reality, I’m honored to be a part of your journey. Your trust, referrals, and kind words mean the world to me 🙏

Thank you for trusting me to help guide you through one of life’s biggest decisions!

21/03/2025

Camera obscura in less than 10 minutes.

A fun project to do with kids or adults. Project an image from outside, into a dark room simply by using a small opening in a covered window. I was reading a book about the history of photography with my wife and daughter, and upon mention of “camera obscura”, my daughter inquired about it. I thought it best to just demonstrate it. So this is what I came up with in less than 10 minutes 🤷🏻‍♂️. If you want to try it yourself, it’s easy to find simple instructions online. It’s really fun!

We used a small bathroom because it had the smallest window in the house, making it easier to cover, but you’d get better results in a larger room. You can also play with modifiers to create different sized “lenses” for better focus. I experimented with a toilet paper roll and a washer inserted into my business card. A smaller opening (aperture) offered more detail, but less light into the room. The image you see here are some trees in our backyard, part of our garage, and our neighbors house behind us. The image will be projected upside down on the wall. Give your eyes some time to adjust and enjoy your camera obscura.

Tip: If the projected image appears dark to your eyes, try using your phone to take a picture of it, as it will capture more light from the projection. You’ll get best results doing this on a bright sunny day. Give it a shot!

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https://geoffmartin.bairdwarner.com/

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