Cynthia Fitch Century 21 S.G.R. South Loop As a new part-time agent, my resolution is to be a sponge and become knowledgeable about key aspects of the business, build a strong client base, provide exceptional service and earn at

Words of advice from an industry veteran By Alan Lev We all know that 2007 was tough, but we also know the pendulum will swing back; it always does. Success is determined largely by attitude. If you think you

Broker/owners Ron and Lucy Hilt of Realty Consultants Inc. announced that the company has merged with the Prudential Homelife Realty-Hinsdale branch, through an acquisition that took place on Dec. 1, 2007. The Realty Consultants Team, including Realtor Elaine Pagels,

Michael Pierson and Chris Eigel, principals of Prudential Preferred Properties (PPP), have announced that they will open a new office in Lincoln Park. The new office will be the 10th Chicago-area location. In addition to its newest location, PPP

@properties, the largest independently-owned residential brokerage firm in the city, has opened a commercial brokerage division to serve an expanding client base, announced company co-founders Michael Golden and Thaddeus Wong. Golden and Wong have appointed current @properties broker, Pamela

By Glen Tomlinson In a changing real estate world, companies that prepare intelligently and effectively for 2008 will reap the greatest success. Those who properly structure their companies and their agents are the ones that can negotiate through these

By Ginger Downs, RCE, CAE, IOM Chief Executive Officer Chicago Association of Realtors A business is not judged solely by its success in a robust economy, but by how it fares in any market condition. When the chips are

Roosevelt University announced the creation of the Teresa and Hipolito Roldan Scholarship Fund for Tomorrow’s Hispanic Leaders in Community Development and Real Estate. The $100,000 fund at The Chicago Community Trust was created by Hipolito “Paul” Roldan, president of

MCZ Development Corporation, a real estate development company with a $1.6 billion portfolio, has announced the launch of a new division, MCZUrban. Christina Noelle, who has been with MCZ for over a decade, will head up the division as

Enterprise Community Investment announced the opening of its downtown Chicago office, located at 230 West Monroe St. Enterprise is expanding its Midwestern presence to continue providing investment capital for affordable housing. Enterprise’s Chicago staff provides a variety of financial

John L. Wozniak, a former division president of Summit Homes and Lennar, and James L. Chittaro, a former executive in the real estate lending divisions of Bank of America and Royal Bank of Canada, have announced the formation of

Chicago’s western suburbs is now home to La Grange-based Prime Property Partners. Launched by veteran Realtor Dean Rouso, ABR, GRI, CRS, and certified negotiator, Prime Property Partners is the first new real estate company to debut in La Grange

Deborah Greenberg Koenig & Strey GMAC River North Selling new construction can pose many challenges. From long delivery times to buying from a floor plan, buyers are being pulled in many different directions. With the large number of new

Just as Realtors have to juggle a million tasks on a daily basis, developers have to be organized while keeping many balls in the air. Chicagoland is an area rich in talent when it comes to design, architecture and

$749,000 Co-op commission 2.5% -150 A wide driveway with paver ribbon leads to this four-bedroom, two-and-two-half bathroom home. Recently rehabbed, this home offers hardwood flooring throughout the main level. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances. The third level offers

Legend Lakes is a community of 674 homes located near the intersection of Bull Valley Road and Curran Road. The community includes three neighborhoods: the Preserves and the Homesteads, which offer single-family homes; and the Country Townes, which features