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Co-op commission 2.5% Energy Star certified, this four-bedroom home is a high-performance and sustainable rehabilitation. The home’s green features include storm water management, dual flush toilets, low E argon filled windows, radiant heat in the basement, Energy Star lighting
Andreas Therapos Agent Skydan Real Estate Westchester This past summer I was lucky enough to view our cityÕs skyline from a few cruises off of Navy Pier. Each time I found myself focused on the Smurfit-Stone Building (aka The
Nine students in the Chicago School of Real Estate at Roosevelt University have been awarded fellowships by the Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate Initiative. The 2008-2009 recipients are: Mysty Harris and Lisa Stephens of Illinois
Milwaukee, Wisconsin AT A GLANCE Milwaukee’s East Side is often considered to be the cultural melting pot of the city. The area is also known for its historic architecture, such as St. Hedwig’s on Humboldt Avenue. The buildings in
Debra Hymen, a sales professional with Prudential Preferred Properties, was named Associate of the Year by the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors (NSBAR). Hymen was chosen to receive the award out of 3,900 members by a select committee. The
Phoenix, Arizona AT A GLANCE The architectural heritage of Arizona is made up of many cultures, beginning with Native Americans who lived there for thousands of years. The Spaniards eventually brought Spanish Colonial architecture to southern Arizona. In northern
Marana, Arizona AT A GLANCE Located 25 minutes north of downtown Tucson, Ariz., Marana is located in the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, offering, lush desert living and scenic views. Area residents who enjoy Tucson golf real estate can
Mendoza, Argentina AT A GLANCE The Mendoza Province, located northwest of Buenos Aires’ urban metropolis, is an oasis of natural resources and agricultural prosperity. Mendoza is responsible for more than 70 percent of the country’s wine production, an impressive
Politicians hustle at all local levels to keep the tidal wave of bad news away from constituents By Brian Bernardoni The look on the faces of a small cadre of Chicago aldermen in Englewood earlier this week said it
Co-op commission 2.5%-$100 This all-brick ranch sits on 1.6 professionally-landscaped acres with over 120 trees and a fenced-in yard. The single-story home has an open floor plan and comes with many upgrades. Features in this three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bathroom home include
Co-op commission 2.5%-$100 This home is part of The Eddystone, a 77-unit condominium building overlooking Belmont Harbor on Chicago’s lakefront. The home features vintage detail, including herringbone hardwood flooring, arched doorways and decorative moldings and fireplace. The separate dining
Co-op commission 2.25% Located in the Evanston Historic District, this 1898 landmark home has been extensively renovated and preserved. A grand foyer with original columns, woodwork and an open staircase introduces the home, opening to a library, the living
Jose Sandoval Agent RE/MAX Acclaimed Bensenville In this business, you have to depend on other people to make deals work. I once had a deal with a mortgage lender that did not go well, due to his lack of
Politicians hustle at all local levels to keep the tidal wave of bad news away from constituents By Brian Bernardoni The look on the faces of a small cadre of Chicago aldermen in Englewood earlier this week said it
Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR) inducted its new leadership for 2008-2009 at its 125th Inaugural Gala. The new officers include president David Hanna of Prudential SourceOne Realty, president-elect Genie Birch of Koenig & Strey GMAC and treasurer Mabel Guzman
Realtor Pat Callan of Glen Ellyn has been installed as the 2009 president of the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR). Active in real estate for 37 years, Callan is broker/owner of Realty Executives Premiere in Wheaton, serving as managing