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1044 Wayne Ave., Deerfield – $549,900

Co-op commission 2.5% -$150 This four-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bathroom home features a first-floor family room with a built-in wall unit, recessed lighting and a fireplace with glass doors. This home has a separate dining room and the foyer opens into a

Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Developer Resume: John Wozniak and James Chittaro

President and Chief Financial Officer – J. Lawrence Homes Education/Background: Wozniak graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in administration of justice (pre-law). Chittaro graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of

Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower

Punta Pacifica, Panama AT A GLANCE Panama’s graphic location, an island between the Atlantic and Pacific ocean, makes it the one of the world’s main marine transport centers by way of the Panama canal. The location has also made

Grande Villas

Indian Beach, North Carolina AT A GLANCE Indian Beach is located in the middle of Bogue Banks, the next-to-last island in a chain of barrier islands known as the Southern OuterBanks or Crystal Coast. Incorporated in 1973, Indian Beach

18 Hasleiter’s Retreat

The Landings on Skidaway Island | Savannah, Georgia AT A GLANCE Savannah has been welcoming guests with Southern hospitality since 1733. Known for its breathtaking sunsets, Savannah offers all the charms of its robust history with the excitement of

Chicago Gets RE/MAX Commercial Office

RE/MAX has opened an office in downtown Chicago that is exclusively focused on commercial real estate. It is the first all-commercial RE/MAX office in the Chicago area. RE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Services, located at 120 N. LaSalle St., has

Centrum Properties Hires National Sales Manager

Centrum Properties Inc. has named Carrie McCormick as the company’s new national sales manager. As national sales manager for MCZ/Centrum, McCormick will focus on the sales at the company’s five Florida developments, including Flamingo South Beach in Miami Beach,

20943 N. Exmoor, Barrington – $899,000

Co-op commission 2.5% -$150 This 3,100-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-one-half bathroom village ranch features three fireplaces, hardwood flooring and recessed lighting. This two-year-old ranch also has 10-foot ceilings and wall niches. The kitchen has a gourmet eat-in island, maple cabinets, granite

What is Commercial Real Estate?

By Carrie Kreydick and John-Paul Wolfe Have you ever wondered what Chicago’s commercial real estate brokers are up to? Or, have you ever thought about what defines commercial real estate and what it takes to get a commercial deal

8200 N. Lincoln Ave. # 212, Skokie-$289,600

Co-op commission 2.5%-$200 This new, one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at The Residences community features a balcony, central air and a heated one-car garage. The kitchen has an eating area and a pantry closet, while the split living room/dinning room has

Vol. 5, Iss. 3, Agent About Town: The Search for Truth

By Agent X It’s been said that truth was the first U.S. casualty of the war in Iraq. If this is true, then was truth the first casualty in the lending market that led this great nation to its

Agent Snapshot: Akos Straub, CRF Marketing, Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate

What was your first job in the realty industry? I worked for a successful, mid-size real estate law firm. Who inspires you? Brian Buffini of Buffini & Company. What is your favorite free-time activity? Travel and golf. How did

Vol. 5, Iss. 3, My Style: Arsiak V. Raffaelli, Sales Consultant

Century 21 Sussex and Reilly Number of years in real estate 5.5 Describe your look Sophisticated, but not overly stuffy What do you consider a “fashion don’t”? I really don’t have a fashion don’t. My motto is “you wear

Vol. 5, Iss. 3, You Tell Us: What is the most difficult part of performing a short sale or foreclosure sale?

Frank DeNovi Coldwell Banker Residential Arlington Heights The most difficult part of performing a short sale is the coordination of the all parties in negotiating a contract that is agreeable to all. That is why it is critical to

Vol. 5, Iss. 3, Improving Your Business: Advanced Tips for Realtors

By Jack Sternberg Gone is the heyday of the real estate boom when becoming a successful real estate agent just took a license and knowledge of current laws and regulations. While the latest numbers have existing home sales up

Vol. 5, Iss. 3, Cover Story: Finding A New Niche

Short Sales and Foreclosures While some sit around and complain that the real estate industry is suffering from a down market, others seek out an entirely new way to prosper by focusing on segments of the industry that are

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