Every year when the Chicago Agent staff puts their heads together to come up with an editorial calendar, we purposefully keep a few spots open as our “To Be Determined” issues. As the leaves change colors and the warm

I often joke that as an editor, my job is to simply “play with words.” While for many writers and editors this is the only thing their job entails, for me it is just the start. 

I have a

A strange and mysterious breed, the first-time homebuyer can be your favorite client or your worst nightmare. The same thing can be true when dealing with first-timers in any industry. These bright-eyed, bushy tailed newbies are going to be

Somehow, summer disappeared right out from under my nose. Perhaps it was the fact that the weather barely got warm enough to warrant an actual summer, or maybe time flies when you’re having fun. Regardless, Labor Day has passed,

I have a friend that is looking to buy her first home, and she asked me to join in on a day of visiting open houses. I knew this issue was coming up, and I just love to see

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 sustainable. 

Though

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

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 home. 

Summers in Chicago are unmatched by

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,