Contents

Cover Story

For our annual Fall New Construction issue, we looked at the obstacles and opportunities today’s builders encounter in Chicagoland, and how developers must adapt to succeed in a changing market. Learn more in our cover story here.

Also

• Developments on the rise in Chicago’s city and suburbs
• The most common building code violations, and what causes them
• As affordability crisis rages on, an innovative approach emerges
• 8 home design trends to watch for in 2016

Editor’s Note

• Your 360-degree view of Chicagoland new construction

News

• How Google’s high-speed wi-fi service could benefit chicagoland real estate
• Chicagoland new construction posts best growth since 2009
• Four fears keeping Millennials from buying a home, and how to manage them

Agent Snapshot

• Tracey Larsen, Broker Associate, Premier Living Properties, St. Charles, South Elgin

Agent X

• Getting our new construction on

My Style

• My Style: Myra Nimchaiyong, Broker, d’aprile properties, Chicago