Illinois Senator Dick Durbin thinks SHOP may pave the way Brian A. Bernardoni Having given orientation to Realtors on governmental affairs issues, I have been able to, over time, change my unscripted mental notes to reflect progress where Realtor

More than 700 neighborhood leaders and partners of Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Chicago celebrated its 32nd anniversary at a an awards dinner at Hyatt Regency Chicago’s grand ballroom. The dinner, which raised over $400,000 in support of NHS

DogPads.net is a real estate Web site geared toward dog owners who are looking to purchase a Chicago area home. Real estate broker associate Jim Gramata, Keller Williams Lincoln Park Realty, recently launched his dog-centric home buying Web site

By Fredric B. Prohov The connection back to the environment and the desire to “go green” has become more evident everywhere we look in a short time. We all sense this change, but for the moment, it has been

AT A GLANCE Palm Springs is a desert oasis with a cosmopolitan twist. Enjoy the world-class restaurants, visit legendary boutique hotels and discover Villagefest, a year-round street fair full of entertainment, food and unique art. For the outdoor adventurer,

AT A GLANCE Mustang Island, a relatively unknown location even to some Texans, is often referred to as the best kept secret on the Texas coast. The city of Port Aransas, the governing body of Mustang Island, wants to

New England Builders was named a winner in the 2008 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, a design and marketing competition for the 50-plus housing industry presented by the National Association of Home Builders. Stonebridge of Lake Bluff won in

In a housing market that has been a bit challenging these days, Realtors and developers are thinking out of the box more than ever to close that deal. We checked in with local Realtors and other experts to see

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin thinks SHOP may pave the way Brian A. Bernardoni Having given orientation to Realtors on governmental affairs issues, I have been able to, over time, change my unscripted mental notes to reflect progress where Realtor

Co-op commission 2.5%-$100 This brick and stone new construction home by Cook Builders is located steps from Jackson Elementary School and Bryan Junior High School. With over 3,500 square feet of living space plus a finished 1,500-square-foot basement, this

Co-op commission 2.25% This 6,000-square-foot penthouse has three bedrooms, all en-suite with bathrooms. The home has 12-foot ceilings, open-plan living and dining rooms and two family rooms. The living room features floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony access, a fireplace with granite

Co-op commission 2.0/1st/1M, 1.75% Bal-$200 This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home has a contemporary face and classic interior. Located on a private drive just steps to the beach, this home is renovated with top-of-the-line fixtures, appliances and finishes. There are two

Teri-Lynn Tomazic, a resident of Batavia and a sales agent with RE/MAX Professionals East in St. Charles, was recently honored by RE/MAX Northern Illinois with its annual Humanitarian Award. The award goes to RE/MAX associates who make outstanding contributions

Patrick Dalessandro of Prospect Heights was named the 2008 Illinois Realtor of the Year. The announcement was made at the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) business meetings in Springfield on March 27. A Realtor of the Year banquet will

AT A GLANCE Punta Cana beaches have become one of the main attractions on the east coast of Dominican Republic. The 20 miles of powder-white sand and the quickly-growing resort area has earned Punta Cana the nickname “The New

AT A GLANCE Orlando is home to some of the nation’s greatest theme parks, including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Additionally, the city offers Orlando’s Public Arts Program that oversees 26 major works of art located throughout