A trusted preferred lender can be a major difference maker for an agent’s business. Just ask Baird & Warner agent Maureen Barrett. In her 13-plus years in the business, Barrett has worked with many lenders whom her clients

Famous designer — and redesigner It’s not often you come across a listing for which both the architect and remodeler are household names. The Samuel-Novarro house, designed by Lloyd Wright (son of Frank Lloyd Wright), is back on the

Chicago Agent magazine announced Monday that Chase Bank chief economist Anthony Chan will be one of the expert speakers at the magazine’s Accelerate Summit. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chan to the impressive roster of market experts that

A 29-story apartment tower is planned for Printer’s Row. Chicago-based developer CMK will develop the new building at 739 South Clark Street, on the site of what’s been reported as the last printing plant in a neighborhood that once teemed with

Agents have a responsibility to do right by their clients in every way possible, but in the complex, lengthy process of buying and selling a home, not everything may be within an agent’s full control. Criminals and con artists

At a key moment for the U.S. housing market, Redfin found more evidence that homebuyers are entering 2019 in perhaps the strongest position in years. The number of homes for sale in the nation’s largest markets grew 4.8 percent

The Chicago Association of Realtors held their 2019 market outlook event this Tuesday, examining a variety of issues that will impact the lives of members in the coming years. The sold-out event examined both economic predictions and how real

Guaranteed Rate announced today that Joe Phalen has joined its subsidiary, Guaranteed Rate Affinity, to serve as senior vice president of strategic growth. Phalen, whose career in mortgage lending spans almost three decades, previously worked at Guaranteed Rate as

Sterling Bay’s Lincoln Yards development is losing one of its flashiest elements. Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward notified constituents that he would not approve plans for the 54-acre mixed-use development unless plans for a soccer stadium and

The partial shutdown of the federal government is entering its 21st day, and reports of its myriad ripple effects continue to surface. The latest bit of insight from the real estate industry is a Jan. 7 survey by the

Registration is open now for the new real estate summit in March. As the market ramps up this spring, so too will the competition for leads, listings and the attention of buyers and sellers in Chicagoland. That situation was

In an email sent to associates late in the evening Jan. 8, Keller Williams Realty, Inc. announced co-founder Gary W. Keller would return to his role as CEO after having left that same post in 1995 and serving on

Century 21 CEO and president Nick Bailey announced this week that he will be leaving the company. The company’s chief growth officer, Michael Miedler, will be tapped for the role of chief executive and president. The transition to new leadership

The long-running consumer tech trade show CES returns to Las Vegas once again this year, hosting some 180,000 people who come to see the latest technology of all kinds. While the four days of CES feature more than 4,500

Economic news was decidedly mixed near the end of 2018, and that trend looks to continue for the housing market. Fannie Mae’s December Home Purchase Sentiment Index, released Jan. 7, adds to that feeling. According to surveys compiled for

There will soon be a new brokerage in town — and it will be helmed by a local household name. Jennifer Ames announced Jan. 7 that the Ames Group she leads will be leaving Coldwell Banker and opening the