Real estate is an industry that allows you to be as successful as you’re willing and driven to be. Chicagoland is full of satisfied agents, whether that means an annual income of $70,000 or $7 million. Some agents want

In New Construction: The 2007 Spring Collection, you’ll find listings all over Chicagoland, from the western and northern suburbs to the heart of the city. There is something for everyone, including million-dollar homes, condominiums of all sizes and townhomes

In New Construction: The 2007 Spring Collection, you’ll find listings all over Chicagoland, from the western and northern suburbs to the heart of the city. There is something for everyone, including million-dollar homes, condominiums of all sizes and townhomes

Mortgage crisis. Credit crunch. Predatory lending. Foreclosure. Subprime fallout. Even those who are unfamiliar with the real estate and lending industries are tossing around this terminology these days. The media continually reports failed subprime lending practices that, for many

In Chicagoland, every agent strives to be a top producer. But in this ultra-competitive market, few can boast yearly sales of more than $30 million. Rising to those ranks takes perseverance, integrity and an ability to “work smarter.” Keep

In Chicagoland, every agent strives to be a top producer. But in this ultra-competitive market, few can boast yearly sales of more than $30 million. Rising to those ranks takes perseverance, integrity and an ability to “work smarter.” Keep

News reports of real estate agents being attacked while showing a property or hosting an open house alone and the availability of virtual tours and photo galleries online may have impacted the frequency and purpose of the traditional open

News reports of real estate agents being attacked while showing a property or hosting an open house alone and the availability of virtual tours and photo galleries online may have impacted the frequency and purpose of the traditional open

Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to development companies. The competition among Chicagoland boutique development firms is increasing, forcing developers to think even further outside the box to maintain the level of production – and industry status

Bigger isn’t always better, especially when it comes to development companies. The competition among Chicagoland boutique development firms is increasing, forcing developers to think even further outside the box to maintain the level of production – and industry status

After several years of lax income documentation and fringe product debacles, the mortgage industry is putting its foot down when it comes to strengthening requirements for lending. Add to that a static interest rate, and 2007 will likely see

After several years of lax income documentation and fringe product debacles, the mortgage industry is putting its foot down when it comes to strengthening requirements for lending. Add to that a static interest rate, and 2007 will likely see

Real estate has traditionally been viewed as the best example of a cyclical market, as buying activity routinely crescendos, turns suddenly and then falls off, causing prices to drop. Then, the cycle begins again. This cycle is easily correlated

Real estate has traditionally been viewed as the best example of a cyclical market, as buying activity routinely crescendos, turns suddenly and then falls off, causing prices to drop. Then, the cycle begins again. This cycle is easily correlated

Chicago Agent has tapped into 20 of the most popular, productive and downright fun places to work in Chicagoland. Each real estate office has a personality and functions under the guidance of a movin’ and shakin’ managing broker who,

 The readers have spoken, and the results are in for our first-ever Agents’ Choice Awards survey. What does it mean to be the best? Is it totally subjective? Or can one person or company truly earn the right to be