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

Short Sales and Foreclosures While some sit around and complain that the real estate industry is suffering from a down market, others seek out an entirely new way to prosper by focusing on segments of the industry that are

From loan delinquencies to a weakened housing market, the mortgage industry experienced numerous challenges in 2007 and has moved toward more conservative lending practices as a result. Wading through the current mortgage situation might pose as a challenge to

Words of advice from an industry veteran By Alan Lev We all know that 2007 was tough, but we also know the pendulum will swing back; it always does. Success is determined largely by attitude. If you think you

Words of advice from an industry veteran By Alan Lev We all know that 2007 was tough, but we also know the pendulum will swing back; it always does. Success is determined largely by attitude. If you think you

Another year has ticked by and a fresh start is right at our fingertips. While 2007 proved challenging to some in the industry, others pushed forward with even more determination for success. What can you do in 2008 to