Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month, Run Tings Footwear a luxury shoes brand shares about their diversity initiative when it comes to representation of beauty, sexiness and luxury in fashion.
Run Tings Footwear is based in Los Angeles. The luxurious shoe line is progressive, contemporary and comfortable. The shoes are designed for city dwellers who value quality, sustainability and style. Handcrafted in Italy, all custom shoes are handmade by master Italian craftsman from pristine Italian leather. Each designer pair is a one-of-a-kind, combining handcrafting tradition, quality and modern style for a product that’s perfectly Italian.

As they celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, they wanted to share with their community:

The fashion industry is notorious for its lack of diversity when it comes to Asian male models and we want to change the status quo.

Run Tings was launched May 2021 during the pandemic era when life and the world was changing. Diversity and Inclusion became the narrative in every conversation and RunTings wanted to make sure they joined in on the discussion using their platform. With the hate crimes against the Asian community, they felt the urgency to start the conversation through fashion. One of their main male spokesmodel, is an Asian American actor, writer and producer, Xaypani Baccam who’ve worked in the entertainment industry on many different facets and have also dealt with his own share
of discrimination. Xaypani leads the brand with style and stunning poise.

On the Run Tings website, the company asked the question, “What footprints will you leave?” And the answer “It’s for the person who wants to step into the new era of business, leadership and make a difference in the world.”

The color combos are designed specifically to give homage to Jamaica, the highest-rated country in the world that has women in leadership and managerial positions. Run Tings is also a great advocate for women in the market place.

Their designs are also intentional when it comes to uniqueness and variety. From retro 80’s tennis style to aerodynamic luxury and who can forget a pair of seductive classic pumps. Run Tings has it covered.

I absolutely love my Run Tings shoes. They are so special. From the packaging to the design and fit, you can tell they are made with high quality materials and craftsmanship. They are my go-to sneakers and go with everything , from a sundress to a pair of jeans.

Run Tings taste in some of their men’s shoes is simple, elegant and with a British touch, these shoes seem to come from David Beckam’s wardrobe.

As a Black female owned company with roots in the Caribbean, Run Tings intends to make a statement and create a conscious movement of how important it is to be diligent with your steps in life and look amazing doing it. In addition, Run Tings continues to make incredible shoes but most importantly they look forward to make a statement by spotlighting diverse faces and gender from around the world that will help break down the barriers of discrimination and exclusion when it comes to beauty and sex appeal.

For more further information, visit the RUN TINGS website at
www.runtingsfootwear.com and follow them on Instagram @runtingsfootwear

Run Tings is the newest and one of the most exciting brand out there. It’s the best step you will ever take.

Do you ever wander around your home and think that it could use more pizzazz?

Browsing through an Apartment Therapy book recently, I thought about why my condo seems uninspired in comparison with the places in the photographs. 

To begin with, the apartments and houses have high ceilings, architectural details like molding and wainscoting, gleaming woodwork, and big windows with grilles. Moreover, the furniture isn’t from IKEA or the light fixtures from Home Depot. 

You don’t create homes like these from one shopping spree. The occupants probably hunted in home stores, antique stores, art fairs, flea markets, and specialty shops throughout their lifetimes. They curate the displays on walls, shelves, and tabletops. Decorating for them is an ongoing process, not a one-and-done project.

I live in a simple, modern apartment with no interesting architectural details and the standard 8½ foot ceiling. 

I’ve never been a shopper. Except for the couch, nothing here cost more than a couple hundred dollars. I didn’t inherit any pieces. 

HGTV and decorating books, magazines, and websites present us with visions of exquisite homes. I know a lot of people enjoy these sources of inspiration, but they can make me feel dissatisfied. I suspect that I’m not alone, so I’m going to share with other malcontents what I tell myself.

• The photos in decorating books are staged. I doubt that the homes remain perfect as they’re lived in daily. If they do, well, I’ll quote a book title: A Perfectly Kept House Is a Sign of a Misspent Life.

• Designers say your place should express you. My condo is low-key, laid-back, and informal, and so (I like to think) am I. So, the goal is achieved. “Your place is cozy” is the most frequent comment I get from people who visit, and there’s no praise I like more.

• My condo not only expresses my personality but also my values. I’m not into impressing people — or perhaps I should say that the impression I want to give is that I value simplicity, frugality, and not having more than I need. 

• Maybe all the condo needs is refreshing. An environment that never changes can seem stale after a while, no matter how well designed. Rearranging the living room furniture the last time I felt discontent did the trick. Or maybe it’s time for a deep cleaning.

• When I start comparing, I might compare myself with the thousands of homeless people who live on the streets of Chicago. I know that sounds like your mother’s reminding you of the starving kids in poor countries when you didn’t clean your plate, but it’s true: Those of us who have homes are blessed.

More than 2 years into the pandemic and the Chicago real estate market keeps chugging along. When you look at the graph below you’ll be reminded that last April we set a record for home sales – maybe even an all time record. So it’s actually quite impressive that this April sales fell by a measly 3.1%. That’s the second highest level in 17 years and the third highest level in the entire history that I have readily available. Also note that the light green moving average is still trending up from its already high levels.

The Illinois Association of Realtors always calculates a slightly lower number than me so in two weeks they will report a 5.4% decline.

Going forward, keep in mind that the recent spike in mortgage rates is making everybody nervous. It could cause people to stay put since they likely have a much lower mortgage rate than they can get today and it could discourage first time home buyers as well. But people have to move for all sorts of reasons that have nothing to do with finances so it’s unclear just how big of an impact this could have.

Chicago Home Contract Activity

The number of contracts being written showed a 16.4% decline from last year, which is the third decline in a row. However, it’s still at the upper end of the range but this could be the first signs of the Chicago real estate market slowing down.

Pending Chicago Home Sales

Pending home sales fell by 1150 units from last year, which is a very large amount. Those 1150 units basically came out of the pipeline and supplement the contracts being written to culminate in closed sales. That has allowed closings to continue at a fast pace even though contract activity is down. But you can only pull off that trick for so long.

Distressed Chicago Home Sales

The percentage of Chicago home sales that are distressed has been steadily declining. However, April was the first month with a year over year increase in almost 2 years, with 2.2% distressed compared to only 1.5% distressed last year. Now keep in mind that until recently there was a moratorium on foreclosures so this could be a bit of backlog working its way through the system. However, as I said in my most recent foreclosure update, I don’t think we’re going to see a flood of foreclosures coming through.

Chicago Home Inventory

The inventory of Chicago homes for sale continues to drop from already low to even lower, setting new records. In April the months of supply of detached homes for sale dropped to a mere 1.6 months of supply from last year’s 1.8 months of supply. Attached homes had an even bigger drop, going from 2.6 months last year to 1.9 months. Yeah, it’s a great time to be a seller but then you have to buy something else…unless of course you no longer have use for a home. Then you have bigger problems to worry about.

Chicago Home Sale Market Times

With tighter inventory comes faster sales and that pattern held true in April. Detached homes sold on average in only 56 days compared to 60 days last year but half of the homes sold in 15 days or less. Attached homes sold in only 64 days, which is down substantially from 80 days last year, and half of the homes sold in 16 days or less. For sure there are plenty of homes that are just sitting – most likely just overpriced for what they have to offer.

#RealEstate #ChicagoRealEstate

Gary Lucido is the President of Lucid Realty, the Chicago area’s full service real estate brokerage that offers home buyer rebates and discount commissions. If you want to keep up to date on the Chicago real estate market or get an insider’s view of the seamy underbelly of the real estate industry you can Subscribe to Getting Real by Email using the form below. Please be sure to verify your email address when you receive the verification notice.

Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month, Run Tings Footwear a luxury shoes brand shares about their diversity initiative when it comes to representation of beauty, sexiness and luxury in fashion.
Run Tings Footwear is based in Los Angeles. The luxurious shoe line is progressive, contemporary and comfortable. The shoes are designed for city dwellers who value quality, sustainability and style. Handcrafted in Italy, all custom shoes are handmade by master Italian craftsman from pristine Italian leather. Each designer pair is a one-of-a-kind, combining handcrafting tradition, quality and modern style for a product that’s perfectly Italian.

As they celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, they wanted to share with their community, “The fashion industry is notorious for its lack of diversity when it comes to Asian male models and we want to change the status quo”, says Jamaican entertainer, CEO and designer, Jozanne Marie.

Run Tings was launched May 2021 during the pandemic era when life and the world was changing. Diversity and Inclusion became the narrative in every conversation and RunTings wanted to make sure they joined in on the discussion using their platform. With the hate crimes against the Asian community, they felt the urgency to start the conversation through fashion. One of their main male spokesmodel, is an Asian American actor, writer and producer, Xaypani Baccam who’ve worked in the entertainment industry on many different facets and have also dealt with his own share
of discrimination. Xaypani leads the brand with style and stunning poise.

On the Run Tings website, the company asked the question, “What footprints will you leave?” And the answer “It’s for the person who wants to step into the new era of business, leadership and make a difference in the world.”

The color combos are designed specifically to give homage to Jamaica, the highest-rated country in the world that has women in leadership and managerial positions. Run Tings is also a great advocate for women in the market place.
Their designs are also intentional when it comes to uniqueness and variety. From retro 80’s tennis style to aerodynamic luxury and who can forget a pair of seductive classic pumps. Run Tings has it covered.

I absolutely love my Run Tings shoes. They are so special. From the packaging to the design and fit, you can tell they are made with high quality materials and craftsmanship. They are my go-to sneakers and go with everything , from a sundress to a pair of jeans.

Entrepreneur, Ginger Navarrette.

Run Tings taste in some of their men’s shoes is simple, elegant and with a British touch, these shoes seem to come from David Beckam’s wardrobe.

As a Black female owned company with roots in the Caribbean, Run Tings intends to make a statement and create a conscious movement of how important it is to be diligent with your steps in life and look amazing doing it. In addition, Run Tings continues to make incredible shoes but most importantly they look forward to make a statement by spotlighting diverse faces and gender from around the world that will help break down the barriers of discrimination and exclusion when it comes to beauty and sex appeal.

For more further information, visit the RUN TINGS website at
www.runtingsfootwear.com and follow them on Instagram @runtingsfootwear

Run Tings is the newest and one of the most exciting brand out there. It’s the best step you will ever take.

“Newsmax host, without evidence, accuses Ketanji Brown Jackson of leaking Roe draft before she’s sworn in.” Jonathan Edwards in the Washington Post

The GOP’s dead set to suss out the leaker.

They won’t talk abortions ’cause that would be weaker.

Some think it’s the work

Of Judge Jackson’s clerk..

Since the chase is the point for a wild-goose seeker.