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I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. An avid outdoors person, I traded the Rocky Mountains for Lake Michigan when I attended Lake Forest College and decided to stay. I met and married my husband, Ted, had two children, and in 1985 started selling real estate for GGL in the LB office where I have been for the past 30 years. At age 54, I did my first Ironman triathlon race: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike followed by a marathon, 26.2 miles. And yes, it’s all in the same day. This year I will participate in Ironman Wisconsin, my eighth Ironman. I ran my first marathon at age 50, and last year I completed my 33rd marathon. My other passion is platform (paddle) tennis which I’ve played for 20 years. Do these long grey Chicago winters get you down? Play paddle! Living in Lake Bluff for the past 35 years and having had two children grow up in this community has given me a unique insight into what makes Lake Forest and Lake Bluff such wonderful places to live and raise a family. Our excellent schools, proximity to Chicago as well as open lands, Lake Michigan, and hundreds of miles of cycling trails sets us apart from so many communities. But it is our small town feel that makes us so special. I am forever grateful that by some stroke of luck I ended up being able to live my life here.
Broker 2011
North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors®
Illinois Association of Realtors®
National Association of Realtors®
Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI Designation) 1998North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors®
Illinois Association of Realtors®
National Association of Realtors®
Native of Denver, Colorado
Resident of Lake Bluff since 1980
Marathon Runner, completed 32 marathons.
Competitive Platform (Paddle) Tennis player
Ironman Wisconsin 2015
Seven-time Ironman Triathlete (Ironman Wisconsin 2004,2005,2007,2008,2013; Ironman St. George 2010; Ironman Lake Placid 2011.)
Ironman World Championship Kona, Hawaii 2016
"Mary has a sharp intuition that she constantly balances against input from the local market place, the greater economy, and the opinions of colleagues. When it came time to negotiate a contract, she worked beautifully with the buyers realtor and we were thrilled with the outcome and quick closing. Mary gave us more than we expected from start to finish and we highly recommend her!"
"Mary has been our chosen Realtor on several houses along the North Shore. She is professional and pleasant, and a true career Realtor. Fair in her assessments, we would recommend her to anyone seeking expert knowledge and service."
"I chose Mary Dallas Cole as my realtor based on her well-earned reputation as a hard working, seasoned professional. She certainly did not disappoint, in both selling my home, and guiding me through the purchase of my new home. At every step of the way, her knowledge and dedication were apparent. I would highly recommend Mary to any one! "
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Lake Forest & Lake Bluff real estate market.