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I Told You So: Ballard Mob Action is the Product of Years of Pandering by the Council

“Remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside . . . we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required–not because the communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. […]

Presentation: Rent Control Looms Over Chicago

I enjoyed my time with the Chicago Association of Realtors. Unfortunately, their members are facing many of the same issues as people in the real estate business in Seattle are dealing with. I pointed out that supporters of rent control don’t really believe in private property, or at least they don’t think anyone should be […]

“Stormy, husky, brawling, City of the Big Shoulders:” Rent Control in Chicago?

It’s been years since I have been to Chicago, but I was honored to get an invite from the Chicago Association of Realtors to talk with them about rent control. As I was putting together my comments I noticed two things, first, rents are going down in Chicago. The city seems to be producing enough […]