Related Midwest Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is recognized for its innovative, market-defining developments. Among Related Midwest’s successes in the downtown Chicago area are The Residences on Lake Shore Park (comprising 840 Lake Shore Drive, The

AllChicagoHomes.com Judy Greenberg Judy Greenberg started her career in real estate over 13 years ago, and created a unique niche to get her business off the ground. She was introduced to ActiveRain, and then learned how to increase her

Kevin Van Eck @properties Prior to real estate, Kevin Van Eck attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, served in the U.S. Army and had a career in hospitality and franchising. In mid-2012, he was asked to lead the training

The Dean Rouso Home Team Baird and warner The Dean Rouso Home Team has provides clients with exceptional counsel and real estate services. Rouso’s real estate practice has grown because of his reputation for superior market knowledge, marketing strategies

Wintrust Mortgage Wintrust Mortgage is not like other mortgage providers. For them, it’s not just about products and price. It’s about service; service to our customers and our community. Whether you’re buying your first home or refinancing, Wintrust Mortgage

Michael Parent Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Michael Parent, the 2013 to 2014 past president for Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, is an expert in real estate. His career has encompassed many various parts of the real estate world, from managing

Jean Anderson Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Koenigrubloff Realty Group Jean Anderson, a broker associate at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group, has been a licensed sales associate for 38 years and is currently a full-time real estate professional who makes

Nicole Van Haverbeke Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty As a Realtor, Nicole Van Haverbeke strives to provide a positive, personalized client experience through open and honest communication, understanding and compassion, integrity and professionalism, and results. Balancing these interests can be

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Ryland Homes As one of the largest home builders in America, Ryland Homes’ reputation and strength in the industry continues to receive astounding accolades. In the May 2014 Builder 100 issue of BUILDER magazine, Ryland Homes earned an A+

BairdWarner.com Baird & Warner The Baird & Warner brand has been synonymous with experience, innovation and integrity for more than 150 years, and has received 2012 and 2013 Top Workplace awards from the Chicago Tribune. With more than 1,700

Gail Niermeyer Coldwell banker Gail Niermeyer is passionate about giving back to her community. She is active in Community First (redevelopment), DuPage Pads, Bridge Communities and District 203 Education Foundation and other community services. She is also a member

Bill Gill Baird & Warner In the last 22 years, Bill Gill has worked for several different real estate companies on the sales management side of the business, and has been with Baird & Warner for the last 13

Landon Harper, @properties Born and raised in Chicago, Landon Harper, real estate broker and founder of the Landon Harper Group with @properties, is considered a true Chicago real estate expert. Whether guiding clients through the homebuying or selling process

When it comes to lending, the rules seem to change weekly. To help keep you in the know, it’s wise to seek the expertise of lending professionals like the ones featured in this story, who opened up to us

Reform efforts for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the prodigious government-sponsored entities (GSE) who play an integral role in the nation’s housing market, have been tossed around since the entities were taken over by the government in 2008, but