The votes are in! Thank you to the many members of our real estate community, who submitted thousands of votes and shared their enthusiasm for this year’s Agents’ Choice Awards. We’ve tallied up the votes and determined the three

In 2017, the real estate industry saw almost $1 billion in attempted or diverted funds from buyers, sellers, title companies and escrow agencies into the pockets of online hackers. Wire transfer fraud is not a new problem for the

From the back office to the front lawn on closing day, Chicagoland’s real estate brokerages are using tech to fine-tune every step of the typical transaction to the benefit of agents and clients alike. @properties This year, @properties rolled

Rapid technological developments in recent years have changed the way people carry out countless tasks every day. Finding a new home is no different, as the high numbers of potential buyers who begin their search online can attest. Agents

O Lenders play a vital role in keeping the housing market going through boom years as well as times of uncertainty. In addition to providing mortgage loans to consumers eager to purchase a home, they also provide loans for

Catching the eye of residents and companies across Chicago is Sterling Bay’s new development project, Lincoln Yards. The 70-acre riverfront space is estimated to cost over $5 billion for the construction of apartments, condominiums, hotels, retail space, parks and

Not long ago, green homebuilding was generally considered a niche market. But consumer expectations around home energy use, resource conservation, indoor air quality and select amenities have turned the green building “trend” into a standard for new homes. That’s

Chicagoland provides a diverse range of housing options that can meet the needs of most consumers. Downtown condominiums, spacious single-family homes out in the neighborhoods and town home options are all available for discerning buyers. Strong demand and a

Joining a real estate brokerage allows agents to have a name and brand connected to them that customers can recognize, but it also gives them access to resources and opportunities that they can use to help grow their business.

Becoming affiliated with one of the major real estate networks or companies can give brokerages access to resources that help them thrive. Affiliations provide access to contacts and clients that agents might otherwise struggle to reach. Their robust technology

Whether an agent is just getting started in the industry or has already established a strong presence, branding is a key factor in being successful. A strong brand that encompasses everything from their reputation to the clientele they serve