One of the most rewarding parts of being in real estate is staying connected with clients as they move through different chapters of life.
Six years ago, I had the pleasure of helping Carly and her husband, Ben, purchase their home in Hinsdale. Recently, Carly reached out again, this time with a completely different goal: finding the perfect location for her new business, Maple Street Needlepoint Company.
When Carly first described her vision for a needlepoint shop, I have to admit I knew very little about the needlepoint world. After doing some research, I quickly learned that it has an incredibly passionate and dedicated following.
We met at Tierra Distilling & Café to discuss her plans and what she hoped to create. From there, we began searching for the right retail location. We explored several communities, evaluated numerous storefronts, and focused on finding a location that would provide both visibility and accessibility for her future customers.
I'm excited to share that today we closed on a lease for 48 S. La Grange Road in downtown La Grange.
With excellent foot traffic, strong vehicle traffic, and a vibrant downtown atmosphere, the location checks all the boxes for the kind of business Carly envisions. It is a wonderful setting for a specialty retail concept and an ideal place for Maple Street Needlepoint Company to establish its presence.
Helping clients buy and sell homes is always meaningful, but helping someone take a major step toward launching a dream is especially rewarding. Seeing an idea evolve into a signed lease and a future storefront is exactly the kind of journey that makes this business so enjoyable.
Congratulations, Carly, on reaching this exciting milestone. I can't wait to watch Maple Street Needlepoint Company come to life and become part of the thriving La Grange business community.
Wishing you all the best as you prepare for opening day!
