Realtor Pat Callan of Glen Ellyn has been installed as the 2009 president of the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR). Active in real estate for 37 years, Callan is broker/owner of Realty Executives Premiere in Wheaton, serving as managing

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Move Inc. have completed an agreement under which Move Inc. will provide commercial and investment real estate information on behalf of NAR’s commercial members through Move Inc.’s network. The new initiative will

AT A GLANCE Most guests are familiar with the many attractions in the Geneva Lakes area, including the beaches at Library Park, Big Foot State Park, specialty shops, golfing, boating, hiking the Potawatomi Trail, lake cruises and great food.

AT A GLANCE With some 35 historic districts in Phoenix, you are never far from interesting homes and neighborhoods. The Garfield Historic District dates back to the late 19th Century and is the third largest historic district in Phoenix.

AT A GLANCE Veranda Beach is located near Oroville, Wash., about four and one-half hours from Vancouver, BC, and five hours northeast of Seattle. Oroville, population 1,670, is in Okanogan County, the largest county in Washington state, known for

Co-op commission 3%-$175 This four-bedroom, three-bathroom green technology home located in Deerfield is completely rehabbed from the ground up. The home uses solar energy for heating, energy-saving insulation, windows and equipment. All this comes with all the newest technology

Co-op commission 2.5%-$125 This classic prairie-style sustainable home is an environmentally-friendly new construction. Energy Star certified with a green score rating of Gold Standard Plus, this home is estimated to have a yearly energy cost to be 52 percent

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

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

By Brad Andersohn There are so many free tools and sites on the Web this year that can help Realtors, creating a list of just 100 was a difficult task. But I love a good challenge! Below are my

By Colin Rohlfing, LEED AP Green is in these days. But how do you define what makes a particular property green? If a potential buyer at your next showing were to ask, “What makes this a green property?” Would

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

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) was joined by Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston last week as NAR launched its new Federal Housing Administration Toolkit. Realtors can use the toolkit to help buyers obtain safe

July 31, 2008 5364 W. Devon Ave., Forest Glen Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Northwest Side office. The event featured outdoor entertainment and appetizers. Beer and wine were also served. Doug

By Yevgeniy Gutsalo The world we live in is changing all the time, from the way we live our personal life to the way we do business. New ideas and technology have enhanced and made way for more efficient

William “Bill” A. Alter, founder of Chicago-based developer The Alter Group, passed away August 8 in his Winnetka home of complications from pneumonia and Alzheimer’s. He was 78. Named one of the most influential people of the 20th Century