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

AT A GLANCE Lincoln has several attractions nearby, but the most well-known is the Talladega Superspeedway, the largest and fastest competitive superspeedway in the world. Less than two miles away, Lincoln is the closest city to the track. The

Foreclosure Prevention Act still has a way to go By Brian A. Bernardoni Many people are familiar with Otto von Bismarck’s famous quote: “Laws are like sausage. It’s best not to see them being made.” It sums up the

Co-op commission 2.5% -$150 This three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bathroom Colonial house is located in South Glencoe. Selected by HGTV’s Design to Sell TV show, this home has been newly remodeled. The brand new kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and

Co-op commission 2.5%-$125 This new four-bedroom, three-and-two-one-half-bathroom home is part of California Estates, 16 new single-family homes located in Humboldt Park. This home has a penthouse terrace with a deck featuring skyline views. The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel

Co-op commission 2.5%-$175 This newly constructed four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is all brick and features hardwood floors, walk-in closets, skylights and two fireplaces. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, custom cherry cabinets and granite countertops. The master bedroom has his

By Bob Corcoran Imagine for just a minute that the year is 2020 – the year you’ll be retiring from real estate. That might sound like a long time, but it’s only 12 years.

The clock strikes 5 p.m. and

By Brian A. Bernardoni On occasion, I receive e-mails from members of the real estate community who are upset about the outcome of a piece of legislation in Washington, D.C., Springfield, or here in Chicago. From my standpoint as