By Jack Sternberg Gone is the heyday of the real estate boom when becoming a successful real estate agent just took a license and knowledge of current laws and regulations. While the latest numbers have existing home sales up

Short Sales and Foreclosures While some sit around and complain that the real estate industry is suffering from a down market, others seek out an entirely new way to prosper by focusing on segments of the industry that are

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

$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

$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,