Posts by Emily Mack

Chicago homebuilder Ronald J. Benach dead at 90

Ronald J. Benach has died following a 60-plus-year homebuilding career which saw the creation of more than 50,000 Chicagoland...

The suburban market is bustling — despite recent sales figures

Home sales are down and time on market is up in the Chicago suburbs. But according to the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®, this is only “part of the picture.”...

Billionaire Chicago investor and real estate mogul Sam Zell dead at age 81

Sam Zell, the billionaire businessman who founded Equity Group Investments (EGI), died Thursday at his home due to complications from a recent illness, the company announced. He was 81....

Why the current market is toughest on first-time buyers

Price hikes are slowing down and inventory is up — generally — but less expensive homes are bucking larger market trends. According to Zillow, the price of bottom-tier homes increased 8% year over year, while bottom-tier inventory increased just...

Zeke Morris named Illinois REALTOR® of the Year

Illinois REALTORS® Immediate Past President Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris has been named as the association’s 2023 REALTOR® of the Year. The award honors his dedication to excellence and impact on the...

Luxury home sales — they’re more than just a price point

What, exactly, counts as luxury in real estate? Jenny Ames, CEO and license partner at Engel & Völkers Chicago, has a unique view on the hot...

The new American luxury home, according to the National Association of Home Builders

According to the NAHB, The New American Home® represents the latest in luxury real estate. It was unveiled at their recent...

Dennis Huyck, President, The Huyck Group, Keller Williams One Chicago

"To be successful in this business, you have to be your authentic self — and that includes the way you dress," says Dennis Huyck of Keller Williams ONE Chicago....

Fly right in to your Florida getaway

At Flying Harness Farms in Bell, Florida, homeowners are treated to five acres, four bedrooms, four bathrooms — and a landing strip and aircraft...

A grand, gilded estate

Dubbed Kings Landing, this stately waterfront property in Long Island inspires comparisons to “The Great Gatsby.” It's listed by Ryan Serhant and Rachel King of SERHANT, in collaboration with Stefani Berkin and Robert Barr from We R New...

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