I like the way houses are sold in the US. Every weekend you can pick up a paper or go online and find lists of ‘open houses’ to look around.
This means you can spend the day viewing numerous properties (as we did today) rather than booking slots through an estate agent.
This is something I’d enjoy doing even if we weren’t sizing-up what’s available in Chicago. I wish they had this system in the UK.
We saw some great properties today; lofts in converted buildings and condos in ‘vintage’ properties (which I think translates to pre-war over here).
We also took a very long walk along the lake, taking advantage of the fantastic weather! Sadly we’re leaving tomorrow. Our feet will be happy though 
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[...] We made two US trips, both business/pleasure combos. We visited Chicago in May and I only just posted my photo highlights – shame on me – but did post while there. [...]