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

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,

I don’t have to tell you that the mortgage world can be confusing. With all of the new rules and laws emerging seemingly daily, there is a lot to keep up with. Now with a new administration in office,

I’m not going to lie, 2009 hasn’t started off on the best note. I’ve had a cough for two weeks straight, who knows when I’ll be able to dig my car out of its parking spot and there seems

Every year, I hope that it will never come, but then the icky weather inevitably rears its ugly head. This is my third Chicago winter, and every year I forget what it’s like when the temperature drops and the

Every year, I hope that it will never come, but then the icky weather inevitably rears its ugly head. This is my third Chicago winter, and every year I forget what it’s like when the temperature drops and the

This is the second time I’ve been a part of our special Agents’ Choice Awards issue. Last year’s issue popped up just a few months after I had started with the magazine, so I didn’t really appreciate what the

Just like everyone has a favorite sports team or favorite restaurant, they also have a favorite building. Whether it’s the Chicago Board of Trade Building, the Tribune Tower, or my favorite, the Smurfit-Stone Building, the city’s skyline has something

What a great time to be in Chicago. The Cubs made the playoffs!! Let’s hope they’re still there by the time this hits the stands, unlike last year. And despite the drama, the Sox snuck in there too, marking

Putting together our Who’s Who issue might have been the most exhilarating experience I’ve had with Chicago Agent. While coordinating the busy schedules of 35 of the most influential and exciting members of the Chicagoland real estate community wasn’t

I am sad to report to you all that summer has almost ended. On Sept. 22 it will be officially fall, though it seems that many take their cues from Labor Day as the landmark for summer’s end. No