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

Realtors and other real estate professionals from throughout Illinois will gather September 17–19, 2008, for the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) 92nd Annual Convention and Expo at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center in Lombard. This year’s convention, themed “Elect

Starck Realtors, one of suburban Chicago’s oldest and largest independent real estate brokerages. has announced that it will affiliate with Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc. Starck Realtors, which will operate as Prudential Starck Realtors, is a full-service real estate

Zillow and Baird & Warner announced a partnership which enables Baird & Warner to automatically feed all of their listings to Zillow.com on a daily basis, joining the hundreds of partners participating in the Zillow Listings Feed program, which

AT A GLANCE The Guanacaste province in northwest Costa Rica is a region that is teeming with volcanic peaks, jungle valleys, spectacular waterfalls and natural hot-springs. Featuring numerous national parks and wildlife refuges, the area gives nature lovers the

AT A GLANCE Piedmont Park, known as Atlanta’s “common ground” since 1904, is one of the most visited green spaces in Atlanta. Visitors can join bird walks through the park or participate in EnviroVentures Programs, which are informal environmental

AT A GLANCE The United States Coast Guard Training Center located in Cape May is the nation’s only Coast Guard Recruit Training Center. Cape May recruits visitors from all around the world for its designation as the top birding

By Nicole Nicolay Whether you’re a rookie getting your start in the industry, or an expert hoping to boost your already prospering success, tweaking your blog is a process that should continue throughout its life on the Web. Let’s

Co-op commission 2.5%-$150 This rehabbed Colonial home features an open floor plan around a centrally-located family room. The Glenview home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The kitchen comes with a full appliance package and features maple cabinets, an