AT A GLANCE “Where yesterday lives and tomorrow waits,” the slogan at Dean’s store in Woodstock, perfectly describes this quaint and quiet Southern town. Dean’s, which has been around and owned by the Dean Family since 1906, has done

AT A GLANCE Fontana is located on the western edge of Geneva Lake in Walworth County. With a year-round population of about 1,850 residents, Fontana offers the peace and serenity of small town life, but with easy accessibility to

Co-op commission 2.5%-$200 Designed in 1952 by noted architect Homer Rissman, this end-unit townhome has mid-century style, contemporary finishes and an open floor plan. This recently-renovated 1,950-square-foot home sits on two levels and has four bedrooms plus an office.

Co-op commission 2.5%1ST300K/2.0%BAL-$150 This executive retreat is on a wooded cul-de-sac lot nestled in the Emerald Shores community. Located on the northern shore of Crooked Lake, which has a boardwalk, gazebo, private beach and boat dock, this custom home

Jeremy Forman Sales Associate Centrum Properties Loop Aside from The Roosevelt Collection where I work, I love CityFront Plaza’s sales center for its sheer elegance, sophistication and attention to detail. Ken Riha’s design creates a tranquil, spa-like feeling every

By Paul Martis For those interested in moving their residential real estate careers to a new level that can include a commercial aspect, it is necessary to have an understanding of the marketplace and its challenges, insights and opportunities.

AT A GLANCE Nantucket, once an important whaling port, has been named a National Historic District and has architecturally changed very little since the 17th century, as seaside cottages and old-fashioned lamps still line its streets. Residents and visitors

AT A GLANCE Milwaukee, also known as the Brew City or the former Beer Capital of the World, has been home to some of America’s most well known breweries, including Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and Blatz. To celebrate the history

AT A GLANCE Located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Black River, South Haven has five miles of pristine, white sandy beaches. The harbor has a rich maritime history, but South Haven has

FLIGHT TIME FROM ORD TO SJU: 6 HOURS 25 MINUTES The Marbella Club is an oceanfront residential community located at Candelero Point in Palmas del Mar, in the town of Humacao, Puerto Rico. Homeowners have five different designs to

FLIGHT TIME FROM ORD TO BDA: 5 HOURS 20 MINUTES Bermuda’s newest residence club, The Reefs Club, is being built right next door to the The Reefs hotel and is in the first phase of development. The Reefs Club

Co-op commission 2.5% This home overlooking Stonecoal Lake is detailed with log siding and stone exterior with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Chalet-type upper level includes a large loft with a log railing overlooking the great room with a scenic view

Jackie Ernst Broker Associate Jim Sullivan Realty Stockton More and more Chicagoans are venturing to Jo Daviess and Carroll counties in northwest Illinois. These two premier counties feature three private lake communities featuring second homes, recreational properties and full-time

Co-op commission 6% This golf home is on the fifth green of Port Saint Lucie’s Arnold Palmer golf course, located in the residential community known as Tesoro. With 3,000 square feet of upgrades, this single-story home has four bedrooms,

October 2009 announcement will change Chicagoland By Brian A. Bernardoni In early June, I took part in the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting, where Mayor Daley pressed hard for civic, business and community leaders to embrace his efforts

Co-op commission 2.4% This contemporary designed home is located in Wisconsin’s Bayside village, near the shores of Lake Michigan and only minutes from major transportation routes and downtown Milwaukee. The scenic front elevation of this four-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bathroom Lannon stone