The demand for green homes is on the rise in Chicagoland, a demand that has many in the industry jumping for joy, while some buyers are left frustrated at the lack of available homes. In order to continually be

A GREAT SALES CENTER can motivate potential buyers to become homeowners through a balanced mix of sales tactics and development details. From what a visitor sees when entering the center to the sights, sounds and smells encountered throughout, every

A GREAT SALES CENTER can motivate potential buyers to become homeowners through a balanced mix of sales tactics and development details. From what a visitor sees when entering the center to the sights, sounds and smells encountered throughout, every

By Michael Gunderson For many real estate professionals, short sales are becoming increasingly common transactions, more so than they have ever been before. The nature of the current real estate market, as well as the alarmingly high number of

Chicago is a great place to live, on this we can all agree. However, it is always nice for residents to get away from time to time, which is why many Chicagoans look for second homes in a variety

Everyone agrees that the market isn’t as predictable as it has been in the past. However, this market still offers abundant opportunities for those who understand how to read the industry signs. The pages below highlight thoughts, opinions and

Everyone agrees that the market isn’t as predictable as it has been in the past. However, this market still offers abundant opportunities for those who understand how to read the industry signs. The pages below highlight thoughts, opinions and

With dozens of city neighborhoods and suburban communities available, Chicagoland has an area to fit every buyer’s tastes. We spoke with experts in a variety of up-and-coming locations throughout the city and suburbs to find out what makes these

With dozens of city neighborhoods and suburban communities available, Chicagoland has an area to fit every buyer’s tastes. We spoke with experts in a variety of up-and-coming locations throughout the city and suburbs to find out what makes these

Today’s luxury homebuyer is as discerning as ever. Closing those mega deals takes a lot of hard work, work that many in the industry just aren’t willing to tackle. But for those who do excel in Chicago’s luxury market,

In a housing market that has been a bit challenging these days, Realtors and developers are thinking out of the box more than ever to close that deal. We checked in with local Realtors and other experts to see

Whether your marketing initiative is as intricate as the day is long or as simplistic as some good old-fashioned word of mouth, letting a potential buyer know what you have and why they need it now is the key

Love them or hate them, you can hardly function in this industry without being a member of a local Realtor association to gain access to the multiple listing service of Northern Illinois (MLSNI). But while some agents decry the

Welcome to Chicago Agent’s Spring New Construction Issue. This season’s listings include tons of single-family homes, condominiums, duplexes, rowhomes, townhomes and almost anything else your clients can imagine. We’ve brought you listings from Bourbonnais to Elgin, and have touched

Most real estate agents with any amount of ambition strive to reach the level of top producer, but it isn’t easy, especially in a competitive market like Chicagoland. Rising to those ranks takes hard work, perseverance and integrity, but

For our 100th issue, we got in touch with some of the biggest names in development around the country. We checked in with developers in hot markets like Atlanta, Las Vegas, Miami and Phoenix and we found interesting information