While Pantone’s color of the year gets the most attention, many of the big paint companies come out with their own predictions of what colors will be hot in commercial and residential interiors in the next year. Check out

Earning a real estate license fulfills the basic educational requirements for agents to work in the field, but to be successful requires ongoing education and the type of training that only comes from experience. At Fulton Grace Realty, agents

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Hiring the right assistant, someone who adds value by bringing innovative ideas to work, can help take your business to the next level. A 30-year veteran of the real estate industry, Millie Rosenbloom, broker associate at Baird & Warner,

It’s hard for agents to meet with clients, show listings and make the vital connections that are key to becoming more successful when they have to spend too much time handling administrative tasks and other essential duties. That’s why,

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Team Mangel @properties Kathryn Bader Mangel and Kelly O’Connell Mangel are self-described “hometown experts,” and as consultants, advisors and brokers for Team Mangel with @properties, they share their love of the North Shore living experience with a wide variety

Amy Corr @properties Placing a premium on honesty, integrity and relationships, Amy Corr sees client satisfaction as the key to a successful real estate career. Corr began her Chicago real estate career in 2001, joining @properties’s Lincoln Park office

Jim Psyhogios Baird & Warner In 2017 — its first full year of existence — Baird & Warner’s South Loop office achieved $62 million in sales, thanks in no small part to managing broker Jim Psyhogios. The office has

Steve Volkodav North Shore–Barrington Association of Realtors Steve Volkodav joined the North Shore–Barrington Association of Realtors (NSBAR) in 2000 as its director of information systems. Now in his sixth year as the association’s CEO. NSBAR represents more than 3,700

Mary Wallace Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Real Estate Consultant/Realtor Mary Wallace has built a successful real estate business through her professional and educational experience, as well as her profound determination to exceed client expectations. Since affiliating with Coldwell Banker

Nykea Pippion McGriff Dream Town Realty Broker A proud Chicagoan, Nykea Pippion McGriff has deep-seated roots throughout the city. These connections have made her an expert in the city’s unique landscape and given her a comprehensive knowledge of all