Richard Similio recently joined Sibley Partners as director of commercial brokerage, specializing in the representation for acquisition, leasing and disposition of commercial properties, with a focus on multi-family investment properties. Previous to Sibley Partners, Richard was a broker associate

Beth Sofranko Relocation Director Prudential SourceOne Realty West Loop There are so many aspects of technology that have streamlined my work life in real estate that choosing one sales innovation that I cannot live without is tough! Communication is

AT A GLANCE Mustang Island, a relatively unknown location even to some Texans, is often referred to as the best kept secret on the Texas coast. The city of Port Aransas, the governing body of Mustang Island, wants to

AT A GLANCE Palm Springs is a desert oasis with a cosmopolitan twist. Enjoy the world-class restaurants, visit legendary boutique hotels and discover Villagefest, a year-round street fair full of entertainment, food and unique art. For the outdoor adventurer,

DogPads.net is a real estate Web site geared toward dog owners who are looking to purchase a Chicago area home. Real estate broker associate Jim Gramata, Keller Williams Lincoln Park Realty, recently launched his dog-centric home buying Web site

New England Builders was named a winner in the 2008 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, a design and marketing competition for the 50-plus housing industry presented by the National Association of Home Builders. Stonebridge of Lake Bluff won in

More than 700 neighborhood leaders and partners of Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Chicago celebrated its 32nd anniversary at a an awards dinner at Hyatt Regency Chicago’s grand ballroom. The dinner, which raised over $400,000 in support of NHS

Located on the south side of Wheeling, Willow Place offers two floor plans measuring 1,789 square feet to 2,012 square feet. Townhomes come standard with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and attached two-car, rear-loading garages. Base prices range

Oakwood Shores, a new Chicago lakefront neighborhood, is five minutes from downtown, surrounded by greenery, positioned between the South Loop and Hyde Park and centrally located in between proposed Olympic venues. There are over 20 different floor plans, from

Country Club Villas, made up of 122 townhomes, is the first gated-community of its kind in Joliet. Three fully furnished models are now open to showcase the single-level ranch homes. The first model, The Pinehurst, includes a large great

Number of years in real estate: 8 years Describe your look: Classic with a pop of color or animal print What do you consider a “fashion don’t”? Always wear for the occasion. Don’t show up at a Cubs game

By Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly Do you recall when you were a child and you remembered everything your parents promised, like that new bike or a trip to zoo? Remember when your parents said they could not remember their

By Jason Burkholder Do you know where your ethics are? That’s the question the National Association of Realtors (NAR) wants to know the answer to. As you may know, this year it’s time for us to once again complete

Co-op commission 2.25% This 6,000-square-foot penthouse has three bedrooms, all en-suite with bathrooms. The home has 12-foot ceilings, open-plan living and dining rooms and two family rooms. The living room features floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony access, a fireplace with granite

Co-op commission 2.5%-$100 This brick and stone new construction home by Cook Builders is located steps from Jackson Elementary School and Bryan Junior High School. With over 3,500 square feet of living space plus a finished 1,500-square-foot basement, this

Co-op commission 2.0/1st/1M, 1.75% Bal-$200 This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home has a contemporary face and classic interior. Located on a private drive just steps to the beach, this home is renovated with top-of-the-line fixtures, appliances and finishes. There are two