Magellan Realty, one of Chicago’s most successful sales and marketing teams, for the third consecutive year has been selected for the 2010 Best of Chicago Award in the condominium category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The award

Home sales activity in August suggests that the metro Chicago real estate market is healing after the sharp decline in sales recorded a month earlier and triggered largely by the expiration of the federal homebuyer tax credit. That was

Those looking for a new home in the Chicago area have a great selection at terrific values from which to choose. Whether buyers want a starter home priced in the $100,000s, a move-up home between $200,000 and $400,000, or

Townhome shoppers are all smiles in Lisle, now that sales have begun at Villas of the Arboretum Village, a new enclave of four low-maintenance residences located just steps from Lisle’s downtown district. Don Smyczynski, president of H & D

Chicago’s western suburbs is now home to La Grange-based Prime Property Partners. Launched by veteran Realtor Dean Rouso, ABR, GRI, CRS, and certified negotiator, Prime Property Partners is the first new real estate company to debut in La Grange

$899,999 Co-op commission 2.5% -$150 This three-bedroom, two-bathroom Mediterranean villa was built in 1928 and recently rehabbed with Spanish details and modern amenities. The main level of this home features a kitchen with granite and stone countertops and hardwood

$5,795,000 Co-op commission 2.25% 1st M, 1.75% 2nd M, 1% on balance Situated on 3.4 acres in Lake Forest, this recently renovated 1929 English country estate was built by architect Edwin Hill Clark. The five-bedroom home features a kitchen

$1,549,000 Co-op commission 2.5% -$195 This two-story Georgian single-family home in Lincoln Square offers five bedrooms, three full baths, two half-baths and a full, shared master bathroom. Features include a home theatre system, wet bar, 14-foot ceilings in the

$1,550,000 Co-op commission 2.5% -100 This three-story, five-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bathroom home features Brazillian cherry floors throughout the main and second level, family room with a built-in flat screen TV and three fireplaces. The master suite, located on the second level,

$675,000 Co-op Commission 2.5% -$150 This three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse is located in a four-story building with an elevator. The kitchen features Aiko cabinets by Arclinea, built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator with dual drawers, Miele oven, stainless steel dishwasher and granite countertops.

Ravenswood – $949,000 Co-op commission 2.5% This four-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bathroom single-family home is located in historic East Ravenswood. The home features a blend of contemporary and traditional architecture, and is placed on an oversized 33-by-165-foot lot. The renovated gourmet kitchen

Carpentersville – $864,000 Co-op commission 2.5%-$150 This 5,700-square-foot contemporary home has four bedrooms and four and one-half bathrooms. The eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a Bosch dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Viking six-burner cooktop and a Fisher & Paykel

Portage Park – $199,990 Co-op commission – 2.5% This two-bedroom condo located on the second floor has been updated inside of a vintage building. The kitchen has 42-inch maple cabinets, granite countertops and ceramic tile. The refurbished bathroom has

River North – $1,899,000 This penthouse unit is located inside Contemporaine, an American Institute of Architect award-winning building. The southeast corner penthouse unit has floor-to-ceiling windows and wraparound terraces. Views of the city can be seen from the 20-foot

Co-op commission: 2.5% – $100 This 2,800-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bathroom custom home is located in the Longbow Creek subdivision in Lockport. The home has a 23-by-12-foot sitting room off the master bedroom and a 14-by-13-foot bonus room with a separate