Many real estate firms are struggling in today’s challenging economy, but RE/MAX 10, with offices in Chicago, Palos Park and Oak Lawn, Ill., as well as in Chesterton, Ind., continues to grow in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market.

The Coalition to Stop Wall Street Home Resale Fees applauds Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Co-Sponsors Sherman, Sires, and Gwen Moore for introducing the Homeowner Equity Protection Act of 2010 to ban private transfer fees and protect consumers from a

Almost one-fourth of all homes sold in Illinois during the second quarter of this year were foreclosures. A report released Thursday by Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac shows there were 8,909 second-quarter foreclosure sales, accounting for 24.32 percent of all homes

Home shoppers desiring a one-of-a-kind personalized residence in a picturesque and preferred setting can now head to Walnut Ridge, an all-new community in Cary that will feature five completely custom homes designed and built by Verseman Development. Located a

Paperless transactions, forest-friendly business cards and wind-powered Web site cater to eco-minded clients, while unique pay structure appeals to agents. Artizen Realty launches in Chicago as the city’s only truly “green” real estate company, committed to improving the residential

Prairie Shore Properties, a mid-size North Shore and Chicago real estate company, has recently completed the move of its North Shore office to a newly renovated location at 2934 Central St in Evanston, having outgrown its original Evanston location

Magellan Development Group held its 4th annual Festival in the Park at Lakeshore East on Saturday, Sept. 25, with attendance of “at least 500 residents.” The popular Expo-style Festival was created to introduce residents of the growing neighborhood a

Homeowners have less than 100 days left to take advantage of the Federal Energy Tax Credit available to them under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. During National Energy Awareness Month in October, experts at Simonton

With the introduction of a new single-family floor plan priced under $200,000, J. Lawrence Homes is offering homebuyers at Ambry Estates in Lynwood, Ill., even more choices in home design. In addition to several two-story plans and one ranch

Magellan Realty, one of Chicago’s most successful sales and marketing teams, for the third consecutive year has been selected for the 2010 Best of Chicago Award in the condominium category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The award

Home sales activity in August suggests that the metro Chicago real estate market is healing after the sharp decline in sales recorded a month earlier and triggered largely by the expiration of the federal homebuyer tax credit. That was

Those looking for a new home in the Chicago area have a great selection at terrific values from which to choose. Whether buyers want a starter home priced in the $100,000s, a move-up home between $200,000 and $400,000, or

Townhome shoppers are all smiles in Lisle, now that sales have begun at Villas of the Arboretum Village, a new enclave of four low-maintenance residences located just steps from Lisle’s downtown district. Don Smyczynski, president of H & D

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

By Amy McIntosh Through the Open Architecture Network’s annual Open Architecture Challenge, a team of four experts from global architecture firm Gensler helped inspire local high school students to create a more effective and productive learning environment within their

Magellan Development Group hosted and sponsored a charity lakefront race benefiting the Chicago Youth Program (CYP) on Sunday, May 17. This was the first of what will be an annual event at the firm’s 28-acre village near the confluence