This week on The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick dive into the transformation of Chicago’s iconic Tribune Tower from historic newsroom to luxury condos with castle-like charm. 🏙️🎧 Discover how this legendary building sets the stage for historic conversions everywhere. Then, get the inside scoop on the hottest 2025 design trends for rental spaces—think rich earthy tones, clever space-maximizing hacks, and the style upgrades renters are obsessed with. Tune in for real estate highs, lows, and all the inspiration you need to elevate your own space!

Article mentioned: https://www.forbes.com/sites/terriwilliams/2025/02/28/the-best-of-houzz-2025-awards-reveal-the-hottest-interior-design-trends/

Finally, a real estate horror story you won’t believe: one tenant’s experience with trading work for rent — and how quickly that dream deal turned into a nightmare. Let’s say... free rent isn’t always free.

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