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,

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

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin thinks SHOP may pave the way Brian A. Bernardoni Having given orientation to Realtors on governmental affairs issues, I have been able to, over time, change my unscripted mental notes to reflect progress where Realtor

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 2.25% 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 2.0/1st/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

AT A GLANCE Punta Cana beaches have become one of the main attractions on the east coast of Dominican Republic. The 20 miles of powder-white sand and the quickly-growing resort area has earned Punta Cana the nickname “The New

AT A GLANCE Orlando is home to some of the nation’s greatest theme parks, including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Additionally, the city offers Orlando’s Public Arts Program that oversees 26 major works of art located throughout

AT A GLANCE Lincoln has several attractions nearby, but the most well-known is the Talladega Superspeedway, the largest and fastest competitive superspeedway in the world. Less than two miles away, Lincoln is the closest city to the track. The

Foreclosure Prevention Act still has a way to go By Brian A. Bernardoni Many people are familiar with Otto von Bismarck’s famous quote: “Laws are like sausage. It’s best not to see them being made.” It sums up the

Co-op commission 2.5% -$150 This three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bathroom Colonial house is located in South Glencoe. Selected by HGTV’s Design to Sell TV show, this home has been newly remodeled. The brand new kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and

Co-op commission 2.5%-$125 This new four-bedroom, three-and-two-one-half-bathroom home is part of California Estates, 16 new single-family homes located in Humboldt Park. This home has a penthouse terrace with a deck featuring skyline views. The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel

Co-op commission 2.5%-$175 This newly constructed four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is all brick and features hardwood floors, walk-in closets, skylights and two fireplaces. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, custom cherry cabinets and granite countertops. The master bedroom has his

By Brian A. Bernardoni On occasion, I receive e-mails from members of the real estate community who are upset about the outcome of a piece of legislation in Washington, D.C., Springfield, or here in Chicago. From my standpoint as

AT A GLANCE Until the mid-1800s Lookout Mountain was called “Chatanuga” by the Native American inhabitants, a Cherokee word meaning “mountains looking at each other.” Today, the city of Chattanooga offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, while downtown

AT A GLANCE The mountain in Tamarack boasts an average snowfall of more than 300 inches, It has 1,100 acres of ski and snowboarding trails with a 2,800-foot vertical drop from the 7,700-foot peak down to the 4,900-foot base.