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RE/MAX Takes Second Place in Market Share

RE/MAX has increased its market share and is now ranked second place among real estate brands that do business in

Baker Development Corp. Purchases Stalled Condo Projects in Lakeview

Warren Baker, president of Chicago-based Baker Development Corp., has agreed to purchase the unsold units in two stalled condo conversion projects in

Mortgage Application Volume Up 7.1 Percent

The Market Composite Index shows that the measure of mortgage loan application volume has increased 7.1 percent this week, while similar numbers have moved up and down. According to Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly applications survey for the week ending

Sertus Capital Partners Reveals New Plans for Oak Park Building

Sertus Capital Partners developer unveiled plans detailing how the company will reinvent a high-profile corner in downtown Oak

Vacancy Rate Lowers, Still Down From 2010

The Chicago-area home vacancy rate has dropped to 3.6 percent in the second quarter, down from 4.3 percent in the first quarter, but don’t let that fool you. Numbers are still high and home vacancies are still apparent across

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Firm To Design World’s Tallest Building

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal plans to make the world’s tallest tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the help of Chicago architecture firm Adrian Smith + Gordon

Prudential Rubloff Welcomes Dave Camp and Wade Marshall

Dave Camp and Wade Marshall of the Chicago Real Estate Group are now part of the Prudential Rubloff

Xplode Real Estate Technology Conference Coming to Chicago

The Xplode Conference has partnered with Chicago Association of Realtors to bring the powerful tech conference to the Chicago area on August 19. The conference will feature 25 speakers who will present on an array of topics varying from

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John Poast Named Senior Vice President of Key Mortgage Services, Inc.

In June of 2011, John Poast moved to Key Mortgage Services, where he took on the role of senior vice

C.A.R. Golf Classic Raises $1,800

Chicago Association of Realtors raised $1,800 at this year’s Golf Classic. Members and other participants in the C.A.R. Annual Golf Classic raised funds by raffle contributors at the

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates (WREA) Announces New Franchise

Sudler International Realty has joined with WREA as Weichert, Realtors – Sudler International, according to president/CEO and sole broker/owner of Sudler International, Sergio

Chicago’s Median Home Price of $172,000 Still Unattainable for Many

“According to the Center for Housing Policy, metropolitan Chicago is the 72nd most expensive housing market in the nation, with a median home price of $172,000,” said the Chicago Tribune. In 2010, the median price was $203,000 and Chicago

New Chicago Ordinance Requires Lenders to Maintain Vacant Properties

Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance which will “raise the liability of financial institutions who have an interest in a property,” including vacant properties in the process of foreclosure, said Housing Wire. Previously, these responsibilities and complaints would have

Waterview Tower Project Officially Acquired by Related Midwest

Related Midwest officially closed on the Waterview Tower project yesterday, the Wacker Drive building that has been unfinished since

Massive Renovation of Old Post Office Planned

The owner of the Old Post Office recently announced the ambitious plans for a massive reconstruction of the property. Included in the plans is a tower that, if built, would be the tallest building in North

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