I am a former senior operations executive for a global private equity firm that specialized in commercial real estate.  I decided to  make a switch to residential real estate where I think all the skills I honed in my corporate life can really benefit my friends, my neighbors and all the clients I have yet to meet.

I started this blog because that’s what you are supposed to do to create an web presence! But then I discovered how much I enjoy sharing the Chicago experience via this media and how much other people seem to appreciate and enjoy it as well. There is such an overwhelming amount of information–about everything–available, sometimes its nice to have someone else distill it and serve it up in a nice friendly blog post, even if it does come with a side of opinion!

I am a member of the East Village Community Association, the West Town Chamber of Commerce, PWCC (Professional Women’s Club of  Chicago), I am on the board of the Garfield Park Conservatory and am a founding member of SWWAN (Single Working Women’s Affiliate Network). I am also the deliriously happy and proud mother of a 2 yr old, Sophia.  We have a wonderful English Mastiff that we rescued named Rocky.  You will see these interests reflected in my posts because they are some of the things that really matter to me.

I have found that this is a great tool to reach out to new people and make connections I wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to make so I welcome and encourage everyone to comment or reach out to me.  As always, you can check out my website at perrineknight.com and reach me there as well.