The people have spoken once again, and this is what they have to say: the following 17 companies and projects are the best of the best in the Chicagoland real estate industry. 

Chicago Agent’s fourth annual Agents’ Choice Awards

While some aspects of the real estate market may be more difficult, lower home prices represent a golden opportunity for agents and consumers willing to venture into the market. However, the challenge still remains as to how to convince

To remain successful in today’s market, agents must concentrate on taking their business to the next level. We’ve compiled a plethora of information from various sources to show you the many ways that a simple agent can rise through

Get Smart with Any Mobile Phone
 By Eric Blumberg There is enough information out there about mobile technology to make your head spin. I’m going to debunk a few of the most common myths to help you realize how

By Michael Erdman AgentsCompared.com is a new Web site catering to prospective Chicagoland home buyers and sellers interested in finding, evaluating or comparing local real estate agents. Agents who register on the site can create a Buyer Package and

The government is giving first-time homebuyers $8,000 for making their first purchase, but that isn’t the only incentive out there. The companies below are taking additional measures to nab the business of first-time homebuyers. • Custom Mortgage is waiving

By K.K. Snyder Unless an extension becomes official, time is running out for qualified first-time homebuyers to take advantage of the tax credit being offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Even if the credit expires, having

Welcome to Chicago Agent’s Fall New Construction Issue. This season’s listings include tons of single-family homes, condominiums, duplexes, simplexes, homesites, townhomes and almost anything else your clients can imagine. 

We’ve brought you listings from Calumet Heights to Shorewood, and

BY TERRIE WHITTAKER 
Recently, New West Realty held a broker open house at 1555 Wabash, and it was the first development broker open house we’ve hosted in some time. Once FHA approval had been secured and closings got underway,

In today’s tumultuous economy, the debate between having an open house and leaving it up to the Internet is going strong. Some feel that having an open house is the best way to get potential buyers in the door,

By Charlie Eck With the residential real estate market going through a tumultuous period, is now the right time for your rental clients to make the move into buying? The answer is, “most likely.” There are many potential clients

The signs are out there that the market is about to take a turn for the better. Offices are busier and more and more houses are being sold. The following pages highlight thoughts, opinions and tips from industry leaders

Chicagoland is filled with eager citizens doing their best to help save our environment for generations to come. From green roofs to recycling, a large variety of projects and offices are chipping in to go green.

Local Koenig & Strey

“Going green” has become a common phrase in recent years, though people toss it around without really comprehending all the aspects. Many in the real estate industry, however, have a solid understanding of the eco movement and are going

Marketing campaigns are extremely important in a difficult market. From understanding the competition, creating a strategy and pinpointing the right mix of methods, learn how to create a marketing campaign that works for you and your properties. 

By Meghan

Industry outsiders might be surprised to learn that even in this struggling economy, second-home purchases are still taking place. And while sales of second homes – whether for investment purposes, vacation homes or future retirement residences – have slowed,