Posts by Melanie Kalmar

If not now, when? Making it happen for first-time buyers

Under ideal circumstances, purchasing a home for the first time is daunting. Add a pandemic to an already competitive marketplace, made up of rising home prices and low inventory, and the obstacle course becomes downright...

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Lifestyle living, made easy

One Chicago is the epitome of easy living. Its Gold Coast location offers a dual tower, multi-use development with boutique condos at the top at 14 West Superior Street. It will be brokered by Jameson Sotheby’s International...

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One Bennett Park: Capturing the romance of city living

Classic architecture, fantastic amenities and sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the city’s skyline make One Bennett Park a must-see for luxury homebuyers moving up or...

No team required: How to succeed on your own

How do solo practitioners compete without a team? We talked to successful top producers to find out what they do to stand out, and why starting a team isn’t on their to-do lists....

When your clients say yes to mortgage, but no to marriage

Nontraditional couples have been going in on big purchases together forever. But unmarried duos going in on a property purchase together is a rapidly growing trend. What does this mean for...

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Upping the Cool Factor

Presented by Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, 900 West blazes a trail in West...

Breaking ground in new construction: A path to top-producer status

Selling new construction is often a springboard for would-be top producers, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get into. Follow this blueprint, compiled from conversations with successful agents who’ve incorporated new construction into their day-to-day work....

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Real Influencers: Tim Brigham

A mortgage broker with a secret identity, this senior vice president of CrossCountry Mortgage is making deals and making a difference at the same time — and loving every minute of...

Agents as ambassadors to the suburbs

Real estate professionals who specialize in areas outside the city limits don’t have a difficult time explaining the value proposition of laying down roots in suburbia. Hear what local experts have to say about home values, who’s buying properties in...

Building a luxury business in a shifting market

Jumping over hurdles to get to the closing table is nothing new for...

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