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Hurricane Irene Reintroduces a Need for Flood Insurance

As Hurricane Irene works its way farther north, many East coast and Midwest residents can’t help but worry. Since homeowners are powerless to stop this natural disaster, the smartest thing they can do is insure themselves against the damages

David Bracy Appointed Managing Broker of Prudential Rubloff Hinsdale

Prudential Rubloff’s Hinsdale office has recently announced the appointment of David Bracy to the position of managing

Luxury Condos Rise Above Rent-Driven Market

In a market that has been increasingly defined by renting properties, two luxury condos in Lincoln Park and North Michigan Avenue are distinguishing themselves with their qualities – and price

With Online System, Property Tax Appeals Go Paperless

Cook County has just launched a new online system that allows owners of the 1.83 million real estate parcels in the area to appeal their tax bills electronically, an evolution that greatly simplifies the

Chicago Technology Conference “Xplodes” with a Hit

If you thought cramming 32 technology speakers covering 20 topics in only eight hours was impossible, think again – the Xplode conference on August 19 encompassed exactly

Chicago Housing Authority Searching for its New CEO

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is down to two candidates to replace interim CEO Carlos Ponce at the Chicago Housing Authority. Ponce relieved former CEO Lewis Jordan, who was forced to resign last June over a controversy of his use of

Cook County Crusades to Distribute Foreclosure Funds

The Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court is joining forces with local and state agencies to form a special task force to properly distribute the county’s $16 million in foreclosure surplus

Foreclosures Drop Dramatically in Seven-County Area

Residential foreclosure activity in the seven-county Chicago area dropped dramatically from June to July, and the decline was even more pronounced when compared with a year

Joe Stacy Named Branch Manager of Koenig & Strey in Schaumburg

Realtor Joe Stacy, of Koenig & Strey Real Living, has recently been named branch manager of the Schaumburg

Foursquare Seminar for Agents

Agents looking to learn more ways to increase their outreach through social media, look no further. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is providing a seminar on the app

Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Acquires Prairie Shore Properties

Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty bought two real estate offices of Prairie Shore Properties – one located in Chicago and the other in Evanston. Prairie Shore Properties will now operate under the Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

New Apartment Buildings Fill Market

Four new luxury apartment complexes are for sale in Chicago, further indication of the current trend in Chicago real estate from home ownership to

Expansive Atrium Redevelopment Proposed

Chicago’s Atrium Village was created in the late ’70s as a social experiment, of sorts, one that consciously mixed economic and racial lines under the gaze of Cabrini-Green

Illinois Home Sales Up Across the Board

New data from the Illinois Association of Realtors was released yesterday, showing that though the state continues to struggle with prices, sales have increased across the board from a year ago, an indication that even with problematic market forces,

New Agents Bring Experience and Versatility to Dream Town Realty

Dream Town Realty, an online real estate company, has just announced the addition Patricia Pulido and Patrick Hawkins to their team, Realtors with unique experience and

Class A Apartment Sales Indicative of Strong Market

Chicago-based Fifield Companies and its joint-venture partner, Pacific Life Insurance Co. of Newport Beach, Calif., have announced their two Class A luxury apartment complexes in Chicago’s West Loop  – Echelon and Alta at K Station – are available for

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