$749,000, Co-op 2.5% This new, custom construction ranch home is on a more than one-acre lot backing up to a conservation area. The open floorplan home features ceramic tile, beautiful woodwork, fantastic moldings and architectural details throughout. Enjoy an

in Top 500 Franchises RE/MAX captured the No. 8 spot in the Franchise 500 for 2006, Entrepreneur magazine’s ranking of the nation’s top 500 franchising organizations. It was the second-consecutive year the magazine gave RE/MAX a Top 10 ranking

$1,229,900, Co-op: 2.5% -$100 This Craftsman style home offers a full complement of new home amenities. The distinguishing finishes of Ladesic & Scott’s period style design include quarter sawn oak floors, built-ins, custom trim and unique lighting fixtures. The

$1,650,000, Co-op 2.25% 1st mil., 1.75% bal. -$100 New England-style coastal cottage includes a gabled roof and full width covered front porch. The exterior includes cedar shake with stone accents and the interior includes cedar and beam design accents.

Gold Coast, Chicago, $2,599,000, Co-op 2.0% -$125 This stunning Gold Coast row house features new limestone steps and front courtyard walls that match the split-faced renaissance stone facade. Other highlights include Marvin windows, custom-milled doors and mahogany and Brazilian

Real Estate Opens Fourth Chicago Office Chris Eigel, president of Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate, announced the firm will open a 17th office location in early-March, 2006. The new office will be the company’s fourth Chicago office and

Form New Design/Build Construction Firm Adam Miller, Kenneth Motew and Michael Zucker announced the formation of a new design/build construction firm, Summit Design + Build, LLC. Seasoned veterans of Chicagoland’s real estate industry, Miller, Motew and Zucker bring a

$974,900, Co-op commission: 2.5% -$150 Perfect Victorian multi-family home with huge, remodeled units. Units include fireplaces, new kitchens with maple cabinets, hardwood floors and dishwashers. Must-see building near park. For more information, contact Jon Levey with RE/MAX Real Estate

$2,950,000, Co-op commission: 2.25% on 1st mil., 1.75% on 2nd mil., 1.25% balance Enjoy a European lifestyle and walk to everything from this fabulous, in-town location. The home sits majestically on a large, private lot. The elegant gallery with

This romantic Italianate Victorian has been carefully restored. The elegant foyer and staircase create a welcoming and impressive entrance. Enjoy high ceilings, crown molding and stylish art glass. A gourmet kitchen features maple and marble and includes stainless steel

Karen Arndt RE/MAX Properties Near West Suburbs What was your first job in the realty industry? My first job in the real estate industry was as a sales agent for Winkler Realty, Riverside, Ill., in 1982. Who inspires you?

The Priestley House in Canton, MS has turned skeptics into believers. Dr. Priestley and his wife, who built the home in 1852, both passed away on the property. As the keys to the house have passed hands, owners have