Today’s real estate market is challenging and competitive, but this year’s Realtor Magazine “30 Under 30″ honorees haven’t let that deter them. The 2012 class is following in the strong entrepreneurial tradition of real estate, creating their own pathways to success.

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Coldwell Banker’s offices have recruited seven new agents for its Glenview, Winnetka, Highland Park and Wilmette offices.

Kelly Smith is the newest team member of Urban Real Estate. He previously owned rental properties and soon after, he attained his license and began working solely as a Realtor. He brings industry expertise and marketing experience to the firm, as well as an emphasis on client relationships.

The former President of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Dean Rouso, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award at a ceremony that took place during MRED’s Strategic Planning conference in downtown Chicago.
Rouso, who is the managing broker of Baird & Warner in LaGrange, has been a member of MRED’s Board since its inception in April 2008. In addition to his MLS service, Rouso has been involved in the MainStreet Organization of Realtors, as well as the Illinois and National Association of Realtors.

With nine years of experience under her belt, Adrienne Miller has joined Keller Williams Preferred Realty in Orland Park. She was previously an associate with Century 21, Pro-Team.

Award-winning real estate Agent, Vickie Liu is has joined Urban Real Estate. Liu has been recognized by the Chicago Association of Realtors as a Top Producer. She also earned Accredited Buyer’s Representative and Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource designations.

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose recently purchased a luxury condominium downtown at the Trump International Hotel and Tower, and he was represented by Matt Silver of Urban Real Estate.
Silver believes that the purchase shows that Rose is dedicated to the city of Chicago.

The owners of Chicago Bancorp, National Bancorp Holdings, and the Federal Savings Bank have announced that Larry Steinway is the new senior vice president at The Federal Savings Bank.
Steinway has a total of 21 years of experience as a loan officer and plans to bring a fresh perspective and knowledgeable performance to Chicago Bancorp.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokeragerecognizes Nancy Gibson as top agent of Northbrook for the ninth year in a row, and the fourth highest producing agent within the entire Chicago North Shore region. Gibson has achieved this success through closing 55 units in 2011, which totals nearly $27 million in sales.
Gibson’s business philosophy is simple and clearly effective. She incorporates experience, knowledge of the marketplace, hard work and a strong marketing plan to obtain successful results. Gibson regularly attends national educational seminars with other top producers to stay abreast of current and changing technology …