Contents

Cover Story

What’s the news in new construction? Starts and sales are continuing on an upswing for several companies, including Belgravia Group, which is also starting its own real estate brokerage: Belgravia Realty Group. Read more by clicking here.

Also…

• Chicagoland New Construction Status Update
• Coldwell Banker Previews Takes Over Sales At The Ritz-Carlton Residences
• The Great Debate: Large Home vs. Small Home
• Richelieu Flats: A Big View From a Small Building
• What Homebuyers Want

Editor’s Note

• All About Amenities

News

• Builder Confidence Increases in August to 59, Highest in Almost Eight Years 
• Rising Home Values Impact Affordability in Second Quarter  
• Housing Starts a Mixed Bag
• Home Prices See Strongest Gain in Over Seven Years 
• Illinois State Fire Marshall Withdraws Fire Sprinkler Requirement 

Agent Snapshot

• Mary Lindeman, Sales Associate, Pulte Homes, Glenview/Elmhurst

Ask a Lender

• Dan Gjeldum, Guaranteed Rate

Improving your Business 

• Building Your New Construction Rolodex

By the Numbers

• What Are the Best Selling Buildings in Chicago?  

The Scene

• Coldwell Banker Golf Outing
• Chicago Association of Realtors 106th Annual Golf Classic. 
• Chicago Fire Game with NAHREP Chicago

My Style

• Rebecca Cleal, Realtor, Baird & Warner, Edgebrook