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

Chicago Agent Who’s Who 2018 is out now! Click here to see the best and brightest in Chicago real estate today and what makes these agents, affiliates, association executives, lenders and more the top in their

To build a successful career as a residential real estate agent, one needs to master a wide range of business and interpersonal skills. In addition to growing your own brand and business, you also have to deal with the

The prospect of training new agents can be daunting even for experienced managing brokers. They have to find and mentor people with the right education, training, skill set and drive to succeed in the business. They must also balance