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2706 N. Mildred Ave., Lincoln Park – $2,895,000

Co-op commission 2.5%-$200 This new construction single-family home is situated on a 30-foot lot and has six bedrooms. Featuring extensive millwork, this three-story home has tall ceilings and an open floor plan. The island kitchen comes with a full

What is the must-have tech tool of 2008?

Boris Pjanic Agent Sotheby’s International Realty – Tricia Fox Group Loop I think the iPhone is just cool. There may be other handheld devices that perform more functions, but for pure fun in surfing the Web, the iPhone is

2650 Point Lane, Highland Park – $1,599,000

Co-op commission 2.25%1M/1.75%BAL-$150 This Grunsfeld-designed 5,000-square-foot contemporary home features a first-floor master suite with a sitting room and a two-way fireplace. The great room/dining room has a fireplace and overlooks two wooded acres. The large eat-in kitchen features a

Crystal Sands, Langosta Beach, Costa Rica

AT A GLANCE The Guanacaste province in northwest Costa Rica is a region that is teeming with volcanic peaks, jungle valleys, spectacular waterfalls and natural hot-springs. Featuring numerous national parks and wildlife refuges, the area gives nature lovers the

The Astoria at the Aramore Atlanta, Georgia

AT A GLANCE Piedmont Park, known as Atlanta’s “common ground” since 1904, is one of the most visited green spaces in Atlanta. Visitors can join bird walks through the park or participate in EnviroVentures Programs, which are informal environmental

Ocean House Cape May, New Jersey

AT A GLANCE The United States Coast Guard Training Center located in Cape May is the nation’s only Coast Guard Recruit Training Center. Cape May recruits visitors from all around the world for its designation as the top birding

Internal Factors Affecting Your Blog Success

By Nicole Nicolay Whether you’re a rookie getting your start in the industry, or an expert hoping to boost your already prospering success, tweaking your blog is a process that should continue throughout its life on the Web. Let’s

2540 Victor Ave., Glenview – $739,000

Co-op commission 2.5%-$150 This rehabbed Colonial home features an open floor plan around a centrally-located family room. The Glenview home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The kitchen comes with a full appliance package and features maple cabinets, an

17101 Arbor Creek Drive, Plainfield – $310,000

Co-op commission 2%-$150 This executive-style home has four bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms. Featuring volume ceilings, custom window treatments and teak flooring in the family room and den/office, this home has upgraded amenities. The large open kitchen has

1211 S. Prairie Ave. #2404, Loop – $1,300,000

Co-op commission 2.5%-$150 This condo unit, located in the new construction building of One Museum Park, features scenic views that stretch from Navy Pier, the lake and the city’s parks all the way south to Indiana. There are three

Additional Sales Incentives Advertised in This Issue

For the agent: 10% off next 10 units Century 21 Sussex & Reilly Silver Cloud Condominium Homes For the buyer: $10,000 off all contracts through September 30 Camelot Realty 4755 North Washtenaw For the buyer: 50% off parking For

Stating Your Intent

By Carrie Kreydick and John-Paul Wolfe In commercial real estate, the letter of intent (LOI) is a very important aspect of commercial real estate lease negotiations. To help out any rookies out there, we decided to dissect the LOI

What or who helped you get through your rookie year?

Jennifer Mills Senior Broker Associate Koenig & Strey GMAC, The Home Discovery Team Lincoln Park My rookie year in real estate was in 1990. I had started Home Discovery Inc. as a rental-finding service, which escalated into a full-service

What is the best story behind one of your listings?

Brad Moss Realtor Keller Williams Naperville My client was going through an illness and the spouse had been laid off. They had to file for bankruptcy, and in the meantime the lender re-filed for foreclosure. We had to list

Historic Tax Credits

By Michael Gunderson One fact of life that comes with owning property is the inevitable property tax bill that rears its ugly head, taking a sizeable bite out of your client’s wallet. However, for certain residents in Illinois, there

Angelo’s Cottage

Ellicott City, Maryland AT A GLANCE The Ellicott family searched for a lush spot along the Patapsco River to open a mill and landed on the industrious area now known as Ellicott City in the late 1700s. The city

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