October 2009 announcement will change Chicagoland
 By Brian A. Bernardoni 
In early June, I took part in the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting, where Mayor Daley pressed hard for civic, business and community leaders to embrace his efforts

By Agent X There are plenty of people out there with second homes, but what really gets me excited is the thought of having three or four homes. Imagine having the ability to jet set from coast to coast

Nine programs from organizations around the world — including the City of Chicago and Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle — have been selected as winners in the first-annual Sustainable Cities Awards program, sponsored jointly by the Financial Times and the

Wapiti Valley, Wyoming AT A GLANCE Living in the Wapiti Valley is an outdoorsman’s paradise. Travel in any direction to find fun and recreation. To the north, a skyward climb takes you to the renowned Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

Phoenix, Arizona AT A GLANCE There is an incredible variety of sporting action to be found in Phoenix. Professional sports teams include the NBA Phoenix Suns, the NFL Arizona Cardinals, the NHL Phoenix Coyotes, the MLB Arizona Diamondbacks and

Annapolis, Maryland AT A GLANCE Annapolis is known for being the home of the United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College, the third oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. After watching an Annapolis sailboat race,

Co-op commission 2.25%/1.75%/1.25% Built by Melvin Development Corporation, this Northbrook residence has five bedrooms and six and one-half bathrooms. This home has 12,300 square feet of living space, including a finished basement that features a media and entertainment center,

Co-op commission 2.5%-$100 This four-story new construction home has opportunities for buyer customization. The four-bedroom, five-and-one-half-bathroom home features an elevator, inlaid marble floors, sweeping marble staircases, deep crown moldings and baseboards and solid mahogany doors. The chef’s kitchen has

By Carrie Kreydick and John-Paul Wolfe People often ask, “How is the commercial market doing?” We reply to this question with an emphatic, “OK.” There is a horizontal feeling to the current commercial real estate market – nothing to

By Carrie Kreydick and John-Paul Wolfe People often ask, “How is the commercial market doing?” We reply to this question with an emphatic, “OK.” There is a horizontal feeling to the current commercial real estate market – nothing to

Co-op commission 2.5%-$100 This 1,500-square-foot contemporary, top floor condo went through a full rehab two years ago. Located on a quiet street near North Park University, Starbucks and the Brown Line, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit has a sunroom and

Co-op commission 2.5%-$100 This unit on the 48th floor at 440 N. Wabash features unobstructed views of the lake and city. The split floor plan has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and is the largest two-bedroom unit in the

Co-op commission 2.5%-$100 Builder Robert Lord delivers this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home with integrated state-of-the-art green technology. This home features a gourmet kitchen with eating-area table space, a breakfast bar, an island and a walk-in pantry. The large living and

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently presented the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) with $26,000 to support the organization’s works in the community. The funds were provided through the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Charitable Foundation,

Ron Ewing is the new broker/owner of RE/MAX Horizon in Elgin. He acquired the franchise from long-time broker/owner Dean Gillman. RE/MAX Horizon is the top Elgin real estate office in annual sales closed, based on information from Midwest Real

Kohala Coast, Hawaii AT A GLANCE Kohala Coast, overlooking Honoka’ope Bay on the Big Island, is also referred to as the Gold Coast because it has sunshine all year round. The coast features stretches of beautiful white sand beaches