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Davis Awarded Presidential Citation

Gary Davis was awarded a Presidential Citation by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. The award was given at the organization’s annual Installation Dinner, held Jan. 19, 2008 at the Westin North Shore. Davis was recognized by 2007

Chicago Gets RE/MAX Commercial Office

RE/MAX has opened an office in downtown Chicago that is exclusively focused on commercial real estate. It is the first all-commercial RE/MAX office in the Chicago area. RE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Services, located at 120 N. LaSalle St., has

Koenig & Strey Acquires Home Discovery, Altier Realty

Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate has announced the acquisition of Home Discovery Inc. and Altier Realty. Additional offices are now located on West Taylor Street, Webster Street and Belmont Avenue in the city, and on Main Street in

Chicago Gets RE/MAX Commercial Office

RE/MAX has opened an office in downtown Chicago that is exclusively focused on commercial real estate. It is the first all-commercial RE/MAX office in the Chicago area. RE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Services, located at 120 N. LaSalle St., has

Tomlinson Elected to NBCC

Glen Tomlinson, partner and general manager of Century 21 Sussex & Reilly in Chicago, was elected to the National Brokers Communications Congress (NBCC). He represents 200 Century 21 companies in Chicagoland and Northern Indiana, bringing real estate industry issues

Baird & Warner Acquires Habitat and Renaissance

Baird & Warner Residential Sales Inc. recently announced it has acquired two real estate companies: The Habitat Brokerage Company LLC of Chicago and Renaissance Realty Partners LTD of Lake Forest. As part of the acquisition, Millie Rosenbloom, current CEO/president/managing

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, People: Tomlinson Elected to NBCC

Glen Tomlinson, partner and general manager of Century 21 Sussex & Reilly in Chicago, was elected to the National Brokers Communications Congress (NBCC). He represents 200 Century 21 companies in Chicagoland and Northern Indiana, bringing real estate industry issues

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, My Style: Karen Ranquist

Broker/Owner RCR Realty Number of years in real estate: 10 Describe your look: Feminine with a modern edge What do you consider a “fashion don’t”? High heels at a construction site and showing too much skin What is your

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Cover Story: Lending In A Challenging Market

From loan delinquencies to a weakened housing market, the mortgage industry experienced numerous challenges in 2007 and has moved toward more conservative lending practices as a result. Wading through the current mortgage situation might pose as a challenge to

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Associations: For a Good Cause–Associations pitching in

By Peggy Kayser, CAE, CIPS, RCE Chief Executive Officer Realtor Association of NorthWest Chicagoland It began with a simple idea — how could we, as an association, help the families of soldiers that had been called to active duty?

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Agent Snapshot: Tina Porterfield, Prudential Preferred Properties

Hindsdale What was your first job in the realty industry? I began as an agent in 1974. Who inspires you? My daughter inspires me because of her commitment to her faith. My mother-in-law inspires me because of her amazing

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Out of Town: Sera CityHomes at Lindbergh, Atlanta, Georgia

Sera CityHomes at Lindbergh, near Buckhead inside the City of Atlanta, offers 72 townhomes from the $300,000s. Sera CityHomes at Lindbergh is part of a new urban village that also includes luxury apartments and retail space. The community is

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Out of Town: 1000 S. Pointe Dr. #3401, Miami Beach, Florida

$4,700,000 Co-op commission 4% This three-bedroom, three-bathroom, bay-front unit is located in Murano at Portofino. Unit features include walk-in closets, french doors and an open balcony with northern exposure. A pool, sauna, exercise room and a bar are featured

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Out of Town: 234 Rochester St., Costa Mesa, California

$885,000 Co-op commission 2.5% This Costa Mesa residence features a family-sized floor plan with a detached bonus room over the garage. Bonus room with bathroom could be guest quarters or office. Located near Newport Beach shopping and entertainment destinations,

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, New Construction: The Lofts at River East Art Center

River East Located in the former North Pier Terminal building, The Lofts at River East Art Center will have 10-foot ceilings, Euro-style cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas. Panoramic windows afford residents

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, New Construction: Herrington Estates, Bolingbrook

Kirk Homes’ Herrington Estates is located in the Weber Road corridor of Bolingbrook and will include 203 single-family homes. The homes are offered with interest rates for 30-year fixed loan mortgages below 5 percent. Prices start at $379,995 for

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