MCZ Development Launches MCZUrban MCZ Development Corporation, a real estate development company with a $1.6 billion portfolio, has announced the launch of a new division, MCZUrban. Christina Noelle, who has been with MCZ for over a decade, will head

Richard Pietranek Sr., President and CEO – Deer Point Homes Education: Bachelor of Science and Architecture from Chicago Technical College, class of 1971 Work Experience: After working for Walgreens Corporation and Austin Engineering Co., Rich Pietranek Sr. took his

In what circumstances is it appropriate or inappropriate to use a lockbox? Edward Watts Prairie Shore Properties Chicago There are some special circumstances where it’s better for the listing agent to accompany the client, but most of the time

IAR Officers Named Installation ceremonies for the Illinois Association of Realtor officers were conducted at the Illinois Association of Realtors Convention at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. Kay Wirth, ABR, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, has been

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Enterprise Community Investment Opens Chicago Office Enterprise Community Investment announced the opening of its downtown Chicago office, located at 230 West Monroe St. Enterprise is expanding its Midwestern presence to continue providing investment capital for affordable housing. Enterprise’s Chicago

Veteran Chicago Builder, Banker Team Up John L. Wozniak, a former division president of Summit Homes and Lennar, and James L. Chittaro, a former executive in the real estate lending divisions of Bank of America and Royal Bank of

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Enterprise Opens Chicago Office Enterprise announced the grand opening of its Chicago office, located at 230 West Monroe Street in downtown Chicago. With this office, Enterprise is expanding its Midwestern presence to continue providing investment capital to create affordable

What piece of software have you found beneficial in gaining leads and generating income? Kevin Thornton Thornton Properties Chicago We use Birdview Technologies’ lead generation software through our company Web site. Homebuyers can search the MLS right there, and

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently appointed Kathy Kalnes as the new regional VP for the city of Chicago and its northwest suburbs. She will supervise 17 offices and more than 1,500 agents. Previously, Kalnes served as branch manager of

Local entrepreneur, Steven Gramarossa has acquired two RE/MAX franchise offices in Kane County: RE/MAX Professionals West of Elgin and the RE/MAX office in Elburn. The office in Elburn has been renamed RE/MAX Specialists. Gramarossa is already part-owner of five

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What needs to happen in order for the current lending situation to improve? Daryn Peterson ROC Financial Inc. Chicago In my opinion, the current lending situation does not need to improve. Interest rates are still at all time lows.

Prudential Preferred Properties (PPP) has signed a 4,000-square-foot lease for a state-of-the-art office at 778 N. Western Ave. in north suburban Lake Forest. Wendy Bergseth, a leader in metropolitan Chicago residential sales, has been named executive VP of the

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa Work Experience: In the early 1970s, Dan McLean worked as a loan officer in Lincoln Park. Not content with only making loans, he soon got out from behind