As the exclusive real estate sponsor of the 2008 Brian Urlacher Football Camp, Wilmette-based Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate is excited to welcome the summer camp to Chicagoland for the first time in its eight-year history. The camp

By Paul Martis For those interested in moving their residential real estate careers to a new level that can include a commercial aspect, it is necessary to have an understanding of the marketplace and its challenges, insights and opportunities.

AT A GLANCE Nantucket, once an important whaling port, has been named a National Historic District and has architecturally changed very little since the 17th century, as seaside cottages and old-fashioned lamps still line its streets. Residents and visitors

AT A GLANCE Milwaukee, also known as the Brew City or the former Beer Capital of the World, has been home to some of America’s most well known breweries, including Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and Blatz. To celebrate the history

AT A GLANCE Located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Black River, South Haven has five miles of pristine, white sandy beaches. The harbor has a rich maritime history, but South Haven has

FLIGHT TIME FROM ORD TO SJU: 6 HOURS 25 MINUTES The Marbella Club is an oceanfront residential community located at Candelero Point in Palmas del Mar, in the town of Humacao, Puerto Rico. Homeowners have five different designs to

FLIGHT TIME FROM ORD TO BDA: 5 HOURS 20 MINUTES Bermuda’s newest residence club, The Reefs Club, is being built right next door to the The Reefs hotel and is in the first phase of development. The Reefs Club

Paramount Homes hosted a TOP|CHEF Broker’s Cook-Off for charity by pitting top Realtors in head-to-head cooking challenges judged by their peers. The event raised over $1,000 for local schools. The funds given to Sabin Public School were dedicated to

Co-op commission 2.5% This home overlooking Stonecoal Lake is detailed with log siding and stone exterior with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Chalet-type upper level includes a large loft with a log railing overlooking the great room with a scenic view

Jackie Ernst Broker Associate Jim Sullivan Realty Stockton More and more Chicagoans are venturing to Jo Daviess and Carroll counties in northwest Illinois. These two premier counties feature three private lake communities featuring second homes, recreational properties and full-time

Co-op commission 6% This golf home is on the fifth green of Port Saint Lucie’s Arnold Palmer golf course, located in the residential community known as Tesoro. With 3,000 square feet of upgrades, this single-story home has four bedrooms,

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

Co-op commission 2.4% This contemporary designed home is located in Wisconsin’s Bayside village, near the shores of Lake Michigan and only minutes from major transportation routes and downtown Milwaukee. The scenic front elevation of this four-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bathroom Lannon stone


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