by Zipporah Porton One of the biggest incentives for homeownership right now is the subsequent tax deduction. However, a new reform might eliminate this opportunity. The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, a bipartisan commission President Obama created

Every fall, parents wave goodbye as their college-bound kids pack up their belongings, make the drive down university lane and prepare for football games, mid-terms and freedom. While college living is often associated with dorms and campus housing, Coldwell

Nick Libert joined real estate professionals from all over North America recently at the EXIT Realty International Convention at Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas and received recognition onstage for growing his office from 8 agents to over 30 in

Joe F. Hanauer, a Realtor from Laguna Beach, Calif., and Chicago, Ill., has received the National Association of Realtors 2010 Distinguished Service Award. Out of 1.1 million Realtors no more than two are recognized with this award each year.

Homebuyers have affirmed a long-term view of home ownership, the typical seller is experiencing positive returns and the vast majority of homeowners see their property as a good investment, according to the latest consumer survey of home buyers and

Coldwell Banker is being honored with the 2010 “Spirit of Youth” award from the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) for its work and dedication in supporting the organization’s mission of keeping America’s runaway and at-risk youth safe and off the

Penny Sirott, co-manager of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Northwest office, was recently installed as a director of the Realtor Association of Northwest Chicagoland (RANWC). “Penny does a wonderful job with the association and I’m thrilled that she will

Sperry Van Ness (SVN), located in downtown Chicago at 112 S. Sangamon, is proud to announce that Senior Investment Advisor Jeff Baasch has recently sold The Sheridan Terrace, an 18 unit multifamily building located at 515 Sheridan Road in

Jim Gramata, of the Gramata Realty Group with At Properties Worldwide has been awarded the National Association of Realtors’ [NAR’s] Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR. Gramata achieved this prestigious designation after completing

The votes have been tallied, and the results are in! Here are the nominees for each of the 15 categories in the 2010 Agents’ Choice Awards. The winners will be announced in the fifth annual Agents’ Choice Awards issue,

As more real estate agents rely on technology to work from home offices, brokerages across the Chicago real estate market are adapting.  The latest to do so are RE/MAX Vision of Elmwood Park and RE/MAX Vision 212 of Chicago,

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded State Rep. Karen May (D-Highland Park) with a 2010 Leadership Award in the Public Sector Category.  The Leadership Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that signify vision, leadership and commitment to

Real estate agents, staff and community partners of Baird & Warner, Chicago’s largest independent real estate brokerage firm, are collaborating in support USA WEEKEND’s 20th annual Make A Difference Day occurring this weekend, Oct. 23 and 24. Make a

Zakiah Pasha, a 26-year-old doctor studying to take her licensure exam, is the winner of the Presidential Towers Your Choice Sweepstakes. Pasha chose the Active Lifestyle Prize Package with its year-long Fitness Formula Clubs membership for two and 24

Kathy Kalnes, regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage; and Joe Siciliano, manager of the Coldwell Banker Lake View office, were both installed as directors at the Chicago Associations of Realtors (CAR) 127th Inaugural Gala September 16 at

Michael Pierson and Chris Eigel, principals of Prudential Rubloff, are pleased to announce that Prudential Spengel Realty of Wheaton, Illinois joined forces with Prudential Rubloff on October 6, 2010. “Prudential Spengel Realty is a wonderful firm with a strong