Born in the Midwest and raised on his family'shorse farm, good values and the love of land come second nature to Dean. Agraduate of Loyola University of Chicago, attendingthe Loyola Rome Center offered Dean a wealth of world knowledge and appreciation forart, architecture, and a beautiful environment. Prior to his career in real estate, Dean traded on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, specializing in foreign currency and stock indexes. Over thirty-one years ago,Dean began working in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood asa real estate brokerand, establishing success,opened his own company, Academy Realty, Inc. in 1995. Moving to the "most dramatic meeting of land and sea" in 2003 has enabled Dean to become an avid golfer, contribute to the arts, and continue his passion for real estate. Whether it's helping clients find their dream home or working with investors, Dean's 31 years of real estate experience enable him to exceedexpectation in professional skill and knowledge.