Sometimes, surveys can be fun. Of course they are more fun when completing one could result in a gift card, but even so I try to fill out as many surveys that come my way as possible. My favorites

As a huge sports fan, I am a big proponent of having a “team.” Even though the sports I participated in as a youngster were more individualized (swimming, gymnastics), it was always great to have a team behind you

If you’ve ever stopped by the Chicago Agent offices, you’ve probably met the office mascot. He’s also known as my shadow, the vacuum or my dog, Luther. If you haven’t ever met him, you’ve surely heard me talk about

Here we are at my second Green issue since being with CA, and like last year, the response has been amazing. It’s refreshing to see how excited this industry becomes when hearing the mention of all things

If you speak to one economist, he/she will tell you that the housing market is on the way to recovery. Speak to another, and you’ll hear that we are going to take another dip before we move forward. There

One of the best things about real estate is that there are hundreds of ways for Realtors to market their products and themselves. Marketing can be as simple as wearing a pin emblazoned with your company name everywhere you

I think it’s time we all admit the truth – most of us are not living as green of a lifestyle as we could. Luckily, my new condo has recycling bins, so I am safe on that front. However,

After having two sunny days in a row without rain, it’s time to officially dust off the tank tops, dig out that swimsuit and remind your clients why they need a second

For the first time in quite a while, a lot of the Realtors I’ve spoken with have had positive things to say about the market. It’s true that the great weather has brought a spring into everyone’s step, but

When we started working on last year’s neighborhoods to watch issue, I had just moved into my new place in Roscoe Village. My editor’s note was devoted to singing the praises of where I live, and I’m happy to

Have no fear readers – luxury is still all around us. Agents have reported that these high-end homes might sit a little bit longer, but imagine the rewards an agent can reap when those puppies sell! If you have

I’ve worked at a number of different companies in various industries, and for me small has always been the way to go. In general, I’ve always felt more at home in smaller environments. So when it was time for

To be honest, I didn’t know much about active-adult communities before we began this issue. Now that I’ve done my research and recently visited one, I’m ready to sign up. I might not fit in for a few more

When I worked in Hollywood, networking was a huge part of my job. Every night I had to set up “drinks” with someone at some company or another and we’d sit at a pretentious restaurant and make small talk

Though it comes around twice a year, I never tire of preparing for the new construction issue. There are long hours involved and tons of listings to sift through, but I get the chance to become intimately involved with

I love March. Not only does it signify that warm weather is around the corner, but it is also home to my favorite sporting event: March Madness. It is appropriate that our Top Producer issue comes out in March,