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For some lenders, forging a niche in the lending field can be essential to survival, especially in a housing market with fewer home sales and fewer refis.
Wintrust Mortgage Senior Vice President, Regional Manager Tricia Brouwers shares her view on what loan officers should expect through the end of the year.
Balancing high-level sales while running a business begs the question: At what cost does freedom come? Chicagoland broker-owners weigh in.
Jeff Lowe, of The Lowe Group with COMPASS, sat down with Chicago Agent to discuss how he maintains his place as one of the city’s top producers.
Three real estate CEOs — Victor Ciardelli, Erik Doersching and Thad Wong — explain what needs to happen in real estate for a robust year.
Our cover stories highlight the Chicago real estate agents making the market move. These were the most-read cover stories in 2023.
Mentoring agents requires a tailored approach for each individual. One-size-fits-all does not apply. Here’s how three Chicagoland real estate mentors are stepping up.
Real estate mentorship works, but don’t take it from us. These three rising agents shared with Chicago Agent how their mentors have inspired them, helped them and set them up to succeed, even in this challenging housing market.
Chicago real estate experts share their views on the market and how agents should approach new-construction transactions.
The Reed, the latest residential tower by developer Lendlease, is officially open for move-ins. Condos have begun closing, priced from the low $400,000s to $1.4 million.
The 2023 edition of Who’s Who in Chicago Residential Real Estate showcases the agents, brokers, lenders and affiliates who can rise to the occasion and deliver the depth of knowledge and guidance that clients need.
While the impetus for each real estate team is different, the benefits are similar. These four real estate professionals found collaboration helped them grow, learn and better serve their clients.
Tommy Choi’s Facebook page is an industry gold mine: A hot spot for the latest real estate events, not only in Chicago, but also on the national stage. He’s always posting with a smile — and, sometimes, with advice.
Andrew Castillon cut his teeth in the real estate industry in team environments before moving on to launch his own team this year: The Lincoln Advisory Group.
In this post-pandemic market, seasoned agents are turning complications into opportunities and helping first-time buyers recalibrate wish-lists and, ultimately, buy that starter home.
When it comes to financing a new home, not everyone is ready for the first conversation. That’s what Bill Katsoolias has learned after nearly 30 years in the lending business.