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Meet The Blogger

Gary Lucido

After 20 years in the corporate world and running an Internet company, Gary started Lucid Realty with his partner, Sari. The company provides full service, while discounting commissions for sellers and giving buyers rebates.

Recent posts

• Is The Foreclosure Abuse Settlement A Good Thing? »

  Gary Lucido on Getting Real
  Posted Thursday at 10:34 pm

• Chicago January Home Sales Only Slightly Up From Last Year »

  Gary Lucido on Getting Real
  Posted Tuesday at 10:31 am

• Were You Convinced By Century 21's Super Bowl Commercial? »

  Gary Lucido on Getting Real
  Posted Monday at 6:02 am

• How The Government Actually Makes It Harder To Buy And Sell Short Sales »

  Gary Lucido on Getting Real
  Posted February 4, 2012 at 9:29 pm

• Yet Another Example Of Bank Stupidity With Short Sales »

  Gary Lucido on Getting Real
  Posted February 2, 2012 at 7:07 am

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