This week on The Rent-ish Pod, Zach and Patrick are back with a wild ride through real estate highs and lows. 🏙️🎧

First up: Tribune Tower. Once a historic Chicago newsroom, now a luxury condo building with castle vibes. We’re breaking down how this architectural legend became prime real estate — and what that means for historic conversions everywhere.

Then it’s on to the 2025 design trends shaking up rental spaces. From rich, earthy tones to space-maximizing hacks, we unpack the style moves that are actually worth it. 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.

🎧 Tune in, cringe with us, and maybe learn what not to do next time.

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